The good and the bad in every Marvel show on Disney Plus
By Mark Lynch
Iron Fist
The good: Colleen Wing
The ending of Iron Fist revealed Colleen Wing using the Iron Fist through her sword. Meanwhile, Danny Rand got creative with his powers (that he previously lost). Showing their new abilities gave fans hope that Iron Fist could be a good show. Unfortunately, the project was canceled.
The bad: The writing of Danny Rand
I won’t be too harsh, but the writing was its downfall. When Danny Rand appeared in Luke Cage, he was fun, optimistic, and complimented Mike Colter’s Luke Cage. None of this was present in Iron Fist. It didn't help that the Iron Fist looked lame. Finn Jones wasn’t the problem and deserves another shot at playing Danny Rand.
Defenders
The good: The first fight
When The Defenders had their first fight together, everyone was well represented. Each of the heroes displayed their fighting styles, powers, and personalities during their battle. This helped new viewers become familiar with who the heroes were and their capabilities in a good action scene.
The bad: All over the place
The Defenders seemed like a collaboration of moments instead of a complete show. The actors and the action were good and there were memorable moments. However, it felt like a bunch of people writing a different story.
Punisher
The good: The creative brutality
Frank Castle is more than a violent person with guns. He’s a strategic vigilante with years of combat experience. That being said, the Punisher has to be inventive. Otherwise, he becomes just another action hero. The creative team behind his fights knew this and made Jon Bernthal shine. Especially in the gym fight scene.
The bad: Too much Karen Page
Karen Page helped make the show work. There has to be a break within the bullets and she provided that. Nevertheless, the one complaint this writer agrees with is the amount of Karen Page in the show. There could have been less of her.
WandaVision
The good: The conflict of Wanda Maximoff
Throughout WandaVision, viewers had to remind themselves that Wanda was a victim. She lost everything she had in a few years. After seeing the love of her life die, she returned having lost five years of her life. She wasn’t given time to grieve. She returned and immediately had to help save the universe.
If anyone had the power to recreate their life they would use it. It’s unfortunate that people suffered in the process, but she’s not completely guilty.
The bad: The scientist tease
During one of the episodes, a specialist was called to help get past Wanda’s magic. The moment was presented as a big deal. It wasn’t. It was just some random person. Unless this comes back to be someone major, it will remain a letdown.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
The good: The Dora Milje fight
The fight with the Dora Milaje wasn’t just good. It was the turning point of the show. The Wakandan warriors made their intentions known. Zemo had to come with them. It was also the moment when John Walker realized that superpowers don’t make a hero.
The bad: More movie than show
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier didn’t feel like a show. It felt like a movie. That’s not always a bad thing. The problem is it came after WandaVision. It gave people the impression that the show would be more than an MCU project. Instead, it was a lot like everything else. If this didn’t come after WandaVision, it would have been better received.