Marvel's Luke Cage 2016
“Hero is your word, not mine.”
What is Marvel's Luke Cage?
Marvel's Luke Cage is an American television series created by Cheo Hodari Coker for the streaming service Netflix. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the show is set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and shares continuity with the franchise's films.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 46 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 2016
- Last aired
- Jun 22, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
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Estimate the schedule using 26 episodes and an average 46-minute runtime.
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Overview
Marvel's Luke Cage is an American television series created by Cheo Hodari Coker for the streaming service Netflix. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the show is set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and shares continuity with the franchise's films. It is recognized as the fifth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the third entry in The Defenders Saga. The production was a collaboration between Marvel Television and ABC Studios. The story follows a man who was wrongly accused and escaped prison. After a sabotaged experiment grants him super strength and unbreakable skin, he becomes a fugitive attempting to rebuild his life in Harlem. As he navigates his new reality, he becomes a superhero for hire who must confront his past and fight a battle for the heart of his city. The series features performances by actors including Mike Colter, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, and Alfre Woodard. The show was originally released on Netflix, running from 2016 through 2018.
Should you watch it?
“A man with superstrength fights crime after escaping prison.”
- Strong lead performance
- Unique take on superhero genre
- Great soundtrack and cinematography
- Slow pacing in early episodes
- Some plotlines feel unresolved
You enjoy character-driven superhero stories with social commentary.
Contains violence, strong language, and mature themes suitable for adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Moment of Truth Sep 30, 2016
- E2 Code of the Streets Sep 30, 2016
- E3 Who's Gonna Take the Weight? Sep 30, 2016
- E4 Step in the Arena Sep 30, 2016
- E5 Just to Get a Rep Sep 30, 2016
- E6 Suckas Need Bodyguards Sep 30, 2016
- E7 Manifest Sep 30, 2016
- E8 Blowin' Up the Spot Sep 30, 2016
- E9 DWYCK Sep 30, 2016
- E10 Take It Personal Sep 30, 2016
- E11 Now You're Mine Sep 30, 2016
- E12 Soliloquy of Chaos Sep 30, 2016
- E13 You Know My Steez Sep 30, 2016
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Soul Brother #1 Jun 22, 2018
- E2 Straighten It Out Jun 22, 2018
- E3 Wig Out Jun 22, 2018
- E4 I Get Physical Jun 22, 2018
- E5 All Souled Out Jun 22, 2018
- E6 The Basement Jun 22, 2018
- E7 On and On Jun 22, 2018
- E8 If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right Jun 22, 2018
- E9 For Pete's Sake Jun 22, 2018
- E10 The Main Ingredient Jun 22, 2018
- E11 The Creator Jun 22, 2018
- E12 Can't Front on Me Jun 22, 2018
- E13 They Reminisce Over You Jun 22, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Is this show connected to other Marvel Netflix series?
Yes, it shares the same universe and some characters.
Do I need to watch previous seasons to understand this one?
Each season is mostly self-contained with ongoing character development.
Is the show based on comic books?
Yes, it adapts storylines from Marvel Comics featuring Luke Cage.
Where does the show take place?
Primarily in New York City, specifically Harlem.
What kind of powers does Luke Cage have?
He has superhuman strength and nearly impenetrable skin.