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Season 1 – Marvel - Jessica Jones

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A chronicle of the life of one of the darker Marvel characters, the mysterious Jessica Jones. When a tragedy puts an end to her short-lived career as a superhero, Jessica settles in New York City and opens her own detective agency, called Alias Investigations, which seems to be called into cases involving people who have special abilities. Suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome, Jessica wants to do good, but her primary interest isn't in saving the world, it's saving her apartment and getting through each day. Based on a graphic novel intended for adults, this is not a superhero story for the kids.
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Marvel - Jessica Jones — Season 1

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Jessica Jones builds a multifaceted drama around its engaging antihero, delivering what might be Marvel's strongest TV franchise to date.

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Heather Hogan Autostraddle 06/12/2018
It's not a perfect show -- but it's solid, and it's really important. Go to Full Review Ed Gross Empire Magazine 11/06/2017
4/5
Eschewing the popcorn entertainment approach taken with most of the films (Captain America: The Winter Soldier notwithstanding), this is an up close look at the dark side of superheroics. Go to Full Review Charlotte Richardson Andrews Sight & Sound 04/07/2016
One thing is certain: Jessica Jones has proved a game-changer when it comes to super-heroes, anti-heroes and survivor narratives. The rest of the industry will need to up its game accordingly. Go to Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews 11/04/2023
Jessica Jones gives us what is without a doubt one of the most interesting and compelling heroines on television. Go to Full Review Noah Berlatsky Splice Today 09/16/2019
I liked the new Netflix series Jessica Jones-but while watching it, I was plagued by one nagging question. Why didn't Jessica Jones, or somebody, ask Iron Man to take out Killgrave? Go to Full Review Bonnie Burton CNET 05/30/2019
There's something about Jessica Jones, played expertly on Netflix by Krysten Ritter, that makes me want to get up and shout, "Hell yes!" Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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John Cristian L @Jhaiian Jan 18 Jessica Jones Season 1 has a strong premise, a great villain, and a solid lead, but the pacing seriously drags it down. It feels like the writers were trying way too hard to stretch the story into 13 episodes when it clearly didn’t need that many. The middle episodes crawl, repeating the same beats instead of moving the plot forward. Honestly, this would’ve worked far better as a movie. Cut the filler, tighten the story, and it easily becomes a 4-star experience. As a series, it just overstays its welcome. Jessica herself doesn’t help either—some of her decisions are straight-up dumb and only make the pacing slower. It’s less character depth and more unnecessary delay. Good ideas, poor execution. Three stars. See more Paul H Jan 10 This is a top 5 Marvel series, Kilgrave is seriously evil, telling people to put their arm in a blender and turn it on which they do stands out. Ritter is brilliant. See more SiddhanthRoyal @SidRoyal Dec 15 Entertaining and how twisty the story gets is amazing to watch, gets into a lot of philosophy of life and liked the overall characters of the story. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Nov 12 One of the worst Marvel shows to date. See more Kyle R. @VanKyleder Sep 15 Perhaps I shouldn’t have watched Daredevil S1 so closely to this because I can’t help but make comparisons. I think Fisk is a bit more compelling of a villain than Kilgrave as far as childhood trauma gone wrong goes. Still loved the noir vibe and Krysten Ritter is great. See more Jim C @JCarls Aug 31 On top of the marvelous acting by Ritter and company and the authentically noirish tone, the first season's villain is one of the most disturbing in the genre. That isn't because he is some purple alien who can snap his finger to end half the universe, it is because he is a purple-wearing dude who represents what too many people, mostly women, have experienced IN REAL LIFE: a predatory, manipulative narcissist who victimizes other people. That season earns its catharsis honestly. See more Read all reviews
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Krysten Ritter

Jessica Jones

Rachael Taylor

Trish Walker

Eka Darville

Malcolm

Carrie-Anne Moss

Jeri Hogarth

David Tennant

Kilgrave

Susie Abromeit

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA Ladies Night Jessica's hired to find a missing NYU student, but the case turns out to be more complicated than a simple missing woman. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA Crush Syndrome Jessica is determined to prove Hope's innocence, although it means she must track down a terrifying figure from her own past. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA It's Called Whiskey Jessica believes she's found a weapon she can use against Kilgrave, though it won't be easy to get or to use. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA 99 Friends Jessica tries to figure out who's spying on her for Kilgrave, just as a new case demands her attention; Trish's radio show brings unexpected consequences. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA The Sandwich Saved Me Trish's new friend Simpson gets involved in the hunt for Kilgrave, despite Jessica's objections; Jessica remembers a turning point in her life. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA You're a Winner! Luke hires Jessica for a case, forcing her to face the real reason she ended their relationship. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA Top Shelf Perverts Hoping to keep Jessica from launching her extreme scheme to outwit Kilgrave, Malcolm, Simpson and Trish go rogue. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA WWJD? Kilgrave is responsible for Jessica's strange homecoming; Hogarth's conflict with her estranged wife reaches the boiling point. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA Sin Bin Hogarth's involvement complicates the situation just at the point where Jessica has Kilgrave where she wants him; details of Kilgarth's past are revealed. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA 1,000 Cuts A discovery could change the whole game if Jessica can refuse Kilgrave's offer. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA I've Got the Blues Jessica looks for clues in the morgues; Trish goes above and beyond to keep Simpson out of Jessica's way; Malcolm has an epiphany. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA Take a Bloody Number The hunt for Kilgrave leads to a reunion for Jessica and Luke; Trish gets some unexpected information about Simpson and Jessica. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 20, 2015 AKA Smile Someone else in the neighborhood helps Jessica and Luke; Kilgrave prepares for a major test of his powers against Jessica. Details

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Season Info

Director
S.J. Clarkson
Executive Producer
Melissa Rosenberg, Liz Friedman, Jeph Loeb
Screenwriter
Melissa Rosenberg
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Action, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 20, 2015