The hunt for Kilgrave reunites Jessica with Luke. Trish receives some unexpected information about Simpson and Jessica.

Is it weird that I thought it was cool that we got to see Luke in his somewhat iconic yellowish shirt? The beginning of the episode has him feel the most “Luke Cage” like we’ve seen.

The show gets back on track focusing on Luke and Jessica as they attempt to track down Kilgrave. The chemistry is there and their focus on their relationship is when the show is really strong.

Speaking of relationships, the episode also focuses back on Robyn, a character who interestingly has been so unlikeable, but I know I can’t help but feel sorry for her after the loss of her brother. Again, the human aspect is some of the best parts of the show. As completely batshit crazy as she is, it is nice to see some closure for her.

It’s hard to describe the rest of the episode without giving away spoilers, which I’m trying to avoid, but, there’s some lazy tropes thrown in, and once again Jessica isn’t willing to do what needs to be done, dragging things out.

But, just one more episode to go!

Overall Rating: 7.2

Jessica searches morgues for clues. Trish goes all out to keep Simpson from getting in Jessica’s way. Malcom has an epiphany.

So this episode falls into the multiple villain issue that so many comic related properties have had. As if someone watched Daredevil and said, “We’ll improve upon it by adding a second bad guy. Two is better than one!” Generally live action comic properties haven’t done well when they’ve added more villains, and this isn’t an exception.

Trish and Jessica are sidelined by dealing with Simpson who’s gone crazy on pills and has decided that Jessica is the reason that Kilgrave is still alive, that she’s had opportunity to stop him, and she hasn’t. And Simpson isn’t wrong in that way, she’s never done what she’s really needed to stop him, all in hope of saving Hope.

That leads to a showdown and fight, which is ok, but the show would have been stronger just focusing on Kilgrave, this feels like a big distraction. But, I have a feeling this is how we’ll get Hellcat.

Though, the ending is nice in a weird way. Not, a great way to lead into the final few episodes, just felt like a distraction forced into the story.

Overall Rating: 6.9

A discovery has the potential to change the entire game — if Jessica can refuse Kilgrave’s offer.

Things are getting a bit silly in the captured, gets away, captured gets away aspect of the show. Here, we’re given a brand new reason why Jessica can’t kill Kilgrave, which only makes me wonder why this has never been brought up before on the show.

There’s lots of action here, in the build up of the finale which is getting closer. But, that action isn’t necessarily a good thing, and at times feels thrown in there just to get the something needed from further in the plot as opposed to actually being an organic aspect of the plot.

Nothing in this episode is particularly bad, and some speed bumps for the series is removed, but I can’t say it’s particularly good either. The episode is kind of needed to move things along, so doesn’t really stand on its own.

Also, Simpson… his character feels a bit forced at this point, kind of like Two-Face in The Dark Knight. It’d have been better to maybe tease his transformation, but his being included just feels like something more we didn’t necessarily need.

Not sure what else I can really say other than it’s just meh overall.

Overall Rating: 6.9

Just when Jessica has Kilgrave right where she want’s him. Hogarth’s involvement complicates the situation. Details of Kilgrave’s past emerge.

What if you were to hold a bad guy captive and torture him to get to the truth? Are you any better than the person you’ve captured? That’s at the center of this episode which has the roles switched with Kilgrave being held and Jessica torturing him to get to the truth. It’s an interesting flip of roles and situations.

But, where does the show go from here with Kilgrave captured in a way? That’s where things get interesting, and I don’t want to ruin it. But, we learn a hell of a lot more about Kilgrave’s history and origin.

The series is getting better the further along it goes, as each episode is more focused on what it wants to be as far as story type.

We’re nearing the end, and it’s getting interesting.

Overall Rating: 7.95

Jessica experiences a strange homecoming courtesy of Kilgrave. Hograth’s conflict with her estranged wife reaches a tipping point.

This episode puts it out there, what Kilgrave does is rape and a violation any way you attempt to justify it. The conversation, and Kilgrave’s reaction is amazing and again mimics debates that are being had in the real world.

But how did Kilgrave get the way he is?

We finally get an answer as to how messed up Kilgrave is as he tells his side of things. And, it makes him slightly sympathetic in a really twisted psychopathic way. It’s a layer to the character, and the villain, we don’t usually see in a Marvel live action production. It’s something I want to see more of.

Part of that even slight gray area is due to David Tennant’s performance who stands out not just in this episode but in every scene he’s for the show.

The episode really digs in as far as what it means to be a hero and what creates a villain. It’s a very interesting debate and one that sucks in the viewer, at least it did for me.

The last ten minutes too are fantastic, especially at the end, with twists and turns throughout.

Easily the best episode of the show so far.

Overall Rating: 9

Malcom, Simpson and Trish go rouge to prevent Jessica from carrying out an extreme plan to outwit Kilgrave.

If Jessica is what Kilgrave wants, wouldn’t taking herself out of the equation solve the issue and protect those around her? That’s the debate a the heart of this episode.

Jessica Jones also riffs from the rumored Green Arrow film that never happened called “Supermax.” The concept is interesting, but it’s a rather odd veering off for a series that has been focused more on the detective psychological thriller. Honestly, the concept of her sending herself to prison took me out of the show a bit since the concept was rather silly.

But, the whole thing leads to I think one of the best scenes of the show so far. Kilgrave and Jessica come face to face which leads to actor David Tennant to show off his acting chops and show off his absolutely insanely obsessed character. I think Tennant’s scene also shows how substandard some of the acting has been.

What’s also interesting in Kilgrave’s speech is that it reflects so much of the misogynist’s point of view that others are there for them, and women are objects for them. The show eerily reflects a lot of what’s going on today, and that’s a strength.

The episode’s last five minutes has an emotional impact and involves a character I despise, but couldn’t help feeling sorry for, something that was actually a nice surprise.

Overall, the series is getting much more into Single White Female territory, and Kilgrave’s goal isn’t as grand as other villains, but the series has been intriguing to say the least.

Overall Rating: 7.7

Luke hires Jessica to help him find someone who may have skipped town, but she fears he’ll learn too much about her history in the process.

Control. If there’s an over arching theme of the series, control is at the top. That might seem obvious considering Kilgrave’s power, but it becomes more apparent towards the beginning of the episode and something that’s revealed due to an event that happens to Hope. It’s an issue many women face, and something that’s often debated about when it comes to abortion and the rights of women.

Jessica Jones also explores manipulation as another major theme. Much like control, the issue of getting others to react the way one wants comes up over and over. In this episode that’s explored between Jessica and Luke. Jessica still hasn’t told Luke their connection. Is her handling of the situation better or worse than some of what Kilgrave has done? What are the degrees of it all? And has what Kilgrave done been anything that wasn’t already within his victims? It’s all interesting ideas and should lead to long discussions.

What I wasn’t a fan of this episode was the fight scenes which have bad choreography and fight results that remind me of the poorly done Powers than what we’ve seen previously in Marvel live shows. People flip and fly in ways that aren’t intuitive and in motions that feel completely unrealistic. It is a bit cheesy, and takes me out of the show, which is strong using powers subtlety (like denting a bus when punched).

The episode was a bit down as far as quality from the previous two. But wow, that ending is creepy.

Overall Rating: 7.4

Despite Jessica’s objections, Trish’s new friend Simpson gets involved in the hunt for Kilgrave. Jessica recalls a pivotal moment in her life.

Jessica Jones ups the creep factor and gives us some insight into Jessica’s attempt at being a hero.

The hero aspect will play well for comic fans who might recognize a certain costume. It’s use is quick, and an in your face Easter egg. More of a nod for the comic fans than anything else.

But, we get lots of answers like how Jessica met Kilgrave, and why he’s so obsessed with her. That obsession opens up a lot more discussion about the series’ themes. This is much more focused on the voyeur aspect of it all. Some of that we’ve seen in previous episodes, like the room with photos of Jessica. There’s an interesting statement about today and technology and how we put ourselves out there and are watched by others. The series very much seems to be circling around that idea of being watched by others with and without our permission, with a slight tie into technology.

The show is definitely growing on me, with a second solid episode that again focuses away from the superhero aspects. The best part is a fight scene which has a natural rawness to it and also feels rather unscripted.

As the series goes on, it gets better and better. But, as a whole it’s standing on its own in both tone, look… the whole package.

Overall Rating: 8.1