Netflix’s Luke Cage is the third installment of shows intertwined with the Marvel Cinematic Univerese; connecting to such movies like: The Avengers, Thor, and Ant-Man. Luke Cage is an action packed, gritty, relatable drama about the evolution of Luke Cage himself. Set in Harlem, New York; Cage with his new found super strength and impenetrable skin, works tirelessly to save the city he loves. While at the same time being effortlessly humble, and trying to fix his misconstrued past.

Creating a totally distinct vibe from the other two intertwined series; Daredevil had a dark, and very literal tone with lots of the realist violence. Jessica Jones was totally bleak tempered with a bright banter. Luke Cage is the third installment that is leading to a big superhero team up (similar to The Avengers); and we are given a deliberately flowing series that,  brings a new hero into the light and throws his city into a positive light. Each hero is intertwined in one another’s life’s, as they struggle to find themselves to fit in a new world with superheros. Soon these heros will team up for a whole new series called “The Defenders”, it will also include the hero Iron Fist.

Similar to how each series focused on a specific issue; Daredevil: to not allow the enemy win because it’s easier, Jessica Jones: important issues in real life of rape, power, being a survivor, and consent. Now it is Luke Cages’ turn. Cage faces the other important real life issues of race, as the show fully embraces the Harlem vibe and style. Throughout the series Luke , sets many people straight after they call him the n-word, one important scene where this is precedent is in front of the historical Crispus Attacks building.

Luke Cage is closely positively compared to Captain America for his obvious physical strength, but also by the way he gives hope to a whole community. He uses his strength last and only whenever he has to, with a quiet confidence. Luke’s charisma closely rivals that of Captian America. Luke Cage is the hero for Harlem, not for hire; he is the hero Netflix has been waiting for.

After watching all 13 episodes of Luke Cage, which were all named after Gang Starr songs; I give season 1 of Luke Cage a 10/10.