There are no explosions. There is no thunderous music nor brutal violence. Yet episode 9 opens strongly and forces you to pay attention nonetheless. Episode 9 of Luke Cage, "DWYCK" opens with Misty staring straight at us. She is in the interrogation room being evaluated by a "volunteer peer counselor" after her altercation with Claire.... Continue Reading →

Episode 8, "Blowin' Up the Spot" opens on a scene we are not used to seeing; Luke Cage on the ground, writhing in agony. As he is loaded on to a borrowed ambulance, his assailant patiently reloads his gun and follows them. Luke and Claire hardly have time to process what is going on before... Continue Reading →