TV Review: Iron Fist S2E9 War Without End

Facing a life-changing decision, Danny and Colleen debate their next move. Meanwhile, Davos’ contempt for mercy grows stronger.

Should Colleen be the next Iron Fist? Should Danny take it back? Since Danny lost his power, it seemed clear that Danny would gain his power back eventually but things are now up in the air as to whether he’ll get it back? The season took something that felt clear and put some doubt into it which, props to them, wasn’t exactly expected.

The episode also dives into the mystery of Colleen and the ledger. She learns some history about herself and this far into the season it seems a bit odd to have this plotline at all. With just one more episode to go, it all seems rather odd to have introduced any of what this episode reveals. There’s also a big question as to the point of it all other than adding some depth to Colleen’s character.

The episode is gathering forces for the good guys. Colleen is the one that seems to really be taking the lead in the last few episodes, the season as a whole. She’s the one that’s organizing and protecting her community it feels like with Danny being her weapon.

There’s some good fight scenes but this is an episode where the details stand out. There’s the detail of Joy surviving what happens to her, which is silly. But, both Colleen and Danny each have their moments. Colleen’s especially stands out for the choreography as well as what happens. Cars are dented, lots of them. It actually feels like damage is being done.

But, the greatest detail is in Danny and Davos’ fight and its ending. It proves Danny right in so many ways. Marvel’s Netflix shows have a habit of killing off the villains. Its become expected and honestly rather silly considering these heroes should be in jail for what they’ve done in some cases. But here, Danny’s optimism pays off as his plan works out. Will it in the end? We’ve got an episode to go but like Luke Cage’s second season, the end game of this season feels like it is paying off in a good way.

Overall Rating: 7.75


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