Wednesday 23 December 2015

Frame Rated: JESSICA JONES - Season One

Wednesday 23 December 2015

Yesterday at Frame Rated, I reviewed the entirety of Netflix's new Marvel-produced series JESSICA JONES, starring Krysten Ritter, David Tennant, Mike Colter, Rachael Taylor and Carrie-Anne Moss. I know a few people have been curious to read my thoughts on this show, especially since I placed it at No.10 in my end-of-year list, so now's your chance!
Whereas Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D is tethered to the unfolding sprawl of Marvel's cinematic universe (with The Avengers as elephants-in-the-room), Netflix have found a smarter way to play in the studio's sandpit. First with the esteemed Daredevil, and now with Jessica Jones, the VOD heavyweight keeps to its own tiny corner of Marvel’s playground—Hell's Kitchen, New York City—with only occasional wink-wink mentions of "the big green guy" and co's existence. Continue reading...