Marvel's Luke Cage: Season 2

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Marvel's Luke Cage

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NETFLIX | Season Premiere Date: June 22, 2018

Starring: Alfre Woodard, Gabrielle Dennis, Theo Rossi

Summary: After recent events, Luke finds everyone knows of his abilities and a new enemy soon arrives.

Creator: Cheo Hodari Coker

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E13. They Reminisce Over You
Air Date: June 22, 2018
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S2:E12. Can't Front on Me
Air Date: June 22, 2018
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S2:E11. The Creator
Air Date: June 22, 2018

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Danette Chavez

Jun 20, 2018

As season two unfolds, the show and its protagonist draw power from the past, both in confronting and embracing it. And in doing so, Luke Cage becomes the first Marvel show to not only best its first season, but also maintain most of the momentum (it’s not omnipotent, after all). The character and show regain a lot of their swagger. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Allison Shoemaker

Jun 20, 2018

This one is stronger, faster, and infinitely more compelling--all things it has in common with its hero. Read full review

Melanie McFarland

Jun 21, 2018

An all-around more evenly paced and executed venture from start to finish. From the performances to the directing to the fight choreography, every nut and bolt of this narrative has been tightened down, and the narrative energy emits more spark. Read full review

Michael Haigis

Jun 15, 2018

[Luke Cage's] personal desires are in direct competition with his obligations as a celebrity and role model. The Netflix series struggles to coalesce those roles and present Cage as one coherent, if conflicted, person; instead, we see different iterations of the hero from episode to episode. It's a flaw that makes for a season of Luke Cage that's alternately bland and thrilling, formulaic and insightful--which is to say, as variable as Luke Cage himself. Read full review

Allison Keene

Jun 15, 2018

There are plenty of things this season does well, really well, but there is so much filler and narrative dragging of feet in between that it’s hard to recommend it outright. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jun 21, 2018

Luke Cage might be bulletproof, but the character's eponymous Netflix series looks weaker in Season 2 -- not bad, overall, but still experiencing the equivalent of a sophomore slump. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Jun 20, 2018

Even beyond the imbalanced plot/time ratio, there's a flatness--and cheapness--to be found across the whole run. For every one dynamic scene, whether straight-up superhero action(*) or simply a moment involving many characters bouncing off each other at once, there are at least a half-dozen lifeless two-person conversations. Read full review

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Hyuugaraul

Jul 6, 2018

I can't understand why this season is so underrated. Its way better than the first one, and it is a really good season.
I didn't like Luke Cage's season one at all. This one, on the other hand, had everything I wanted. Daughters of the Dragon, heroes for hire. Iron Fist, cyber Misty.I can't understand why this season is so underrated. Its way better than the first one, and it is a really good season.
I didn't like Luke Cage's season one at all. This one, on the other hand, had everything I wanted. Daughters of the Dragon, heroes for hire. Iron Fist, cyber Misty.
Bushmaster and Nightshade were great antagonists as well.
IGN is crazy by giving SE1 84 and SE2 45. Hope season 3 keep this level of improvement.… Expand

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Mrcool1989

Jun 25, 2018

This season was in my opinion even better the first. Thank to bushmaster I'm calling everybody bredren. Man I hope they bring him back. Season 3 is a most Netflix.

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geralt1

Jul 2, 2018

The musical performers were excellent especially the blues guitarists. This season didn't end the way I thought it would so I'm looking forward to seeing where the writers go in season 3

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Jul 4, 2018

Luke cage was one of my big anticipations on netflix for 2018 and after taking some time to think about the season i think it falls into the same issues as the first. The first half of luke cage season 1 was almost perfect, then when it hit half way, the show took a very different turn andLuke cage was one of my big anticipations on netflix for 2018 and after taking some time to think about the season i think it falls into the same issues as the first. The first half of luke cage season 1 was almost perfect, then when it hit half way, the show took a very different turn and changed the story up dramatically and I was left very disappointed. Luke cage season 2 does a little swap, the first half of luke cage season 2 was very boring and very dull. We are briefly introduced to the shows 2 big bad guys and that is Black Mariah and Bushmaster. In this first half we spend an awful amount of time with Mariah's character and her plot. Alfre Woodard gives a very good performance and you can tell that she is trying to give it her all, it's unfortunate though that her character is so poorly realised. We touch on her motivations and she's really just trying to replicate what was cottonmouth in season 1 of Luke cage. The second half of luke cage is far better than the first, we get to know Bushmaster more who I really enjoyed in this show overall and Mustafa Shakir gives a good performance, however it is a shame though that he is very underused in this show, he shows up every once and a while, spends to whole time on screen in the last 2 episodes and then just disappears and the show treats it like they just decided to get rid of him, that the story he and luke cage had just ended there. As far as the action scenes go, they are pretty good, especially in episode 10 and 12 which are my 2 favourite episodes in the season. Mike colter is once again great as Luke Cage and throws himself into the action scenes and is definitely playing this character with a bit more heart than he did in season 1.

Now the ending. I had to watch this episode twice to try and get how I felt about it and I wanted to make sure that I didn't miss anything important. it didn't end like I thought it would and I'm sure many fans will be pleased with the ending as its very different to most of the Netflix marvel shows. I personally felt frustrated by the ending because it feels like the main plot of the show was just tossed aside, it felt unfinished and I felt like they could have stretched out the conclusion more, one more episode would have been great to wrap up the show, and because of the uninteresting character in Black Mariah if felt like the show didn't conclude properly.

So overall a mixed series, some good moments and some bad, I probably think of it the same as season 1, this show is enjoyable, it's not bad but they had great potential in this show and didn't decide to flesh it out.… Expand

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geewah

Jan 25, 2021

Bloated series that's padded out with pointless side stories that don't really fit in with the main narrative.

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neefman

Jul 11, 2018

The Good:

Mike Colter is Luke Cage. What a great casting choice and what a talented actor! Iron Fist: Wow, he was great. Did I just write that? I DID! Overall Acting: All of the characters were well played, with special attention going to (besides Colter) Rosario Dawson andThe Good:

Mike Colter is Luke Cage. What a great casting choice and what a talented actor!

Iron Fist: Wow, he was great. Did I just write that? I DID!

Overall Acting: All of the characters were well played, with special attention going to (besides Colter) Rosario Dawson and Alfre Woodard.

The Power: Power Man was properly portrayed with superior physical abilities. He wasn't hurt the entire series like so many other Netflix Marvel series.

Luke's Dad: It was so nice to see a family member not have some sort of ulterior motive. Luke's relationship with his father was powerful, interesting, and reletable.

The Bad:

Too Damn Slow. Too many one-on-one sit downs. Mariah was a great chracter who reminding me SO much of Hilalry Clinton, but she had so much screen time that even the talented Alfre Woodard couldn't make her stick. Shades was with her too much as well, with the cougar theme running thin pretty quickly.

Everyone Dies: If you are a secondary character in a Marvel series you might as well blow your own head off because you will be dead as soon as you are made interesting.

Misty's Arm: Talk about lame special effects. Once Misty receives her bionic arm she walks around like it's just a regular arm. No mechanical noises, strength boost or "Wow!" moments associated with her superpower. Glad she got help with her handicap, but come on, she's supposed to be super powered with that thing!

The Ending: I didn't buy the ultimate decision Luke makes. It didn't fit his character. I was disappointed.

Bushmaster: Great actor, but his backstory just didn't connect with me. It was too simple and too generic. I don't know why this character has gotten such high praise. I think he was wasted by lazy writing.

All in all I'm starting to think of watching marvel series as work rather than entertainment. The only one I loved was Daredevil Season 1. All the other series have considerable flaws and it's wearing me down.… Expand

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herms3

Jun 27, 2018

The acting so far this season is comparable to the unforgettable Iron First. Even the beautiful and talented Rosario Dawson couldn't elevate season 2. The fake and unintelligible Jamaican accents makes listening and watching an unpleasant experience. I've watched 4 episodes so far and it'sThe acting so far this season is comparable to the unforgettable Iron First. Even the beautiful and talented Rosario Dawson couldn't elevate season 2. The fake and unintelligible Jamaican accents makes listening and watching an unpleasant experience. I've watched 4 episodes so far and it's very disappointing compared to season 1. I'm going to skip to episode 10 so I can see Misty's bionic arm. It just feels like Marvel threw in towel on Luke Cage.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

64
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E13. They Reminisce Over You
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E12. Can't Front on Me
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E11. The Creator
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E10. The Main Ingredient
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E9. For Pete's Sake
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E8. If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E7. On and On
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E6. The Basement
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E5. All Souled Out
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E4. I Get Physical
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E3. Wig Out
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E2. Straighten It Out
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
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  S2:E1. Soul Brother #1
  Air Date: June 22, 2018
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 2016