Marvel's Luke Cage

6.9
201646m

Given superstrength and durability by a sabotaged experiment, a wrongly accused man escapes prison to become a superhero for hire.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Featurette: Who Is Luke Cage?

Featurette: Who Is Luke Cage?

Thumbnail for video: Clip: "Be King"

Clip: "Be King"

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San Diego Comic Con Sizzle

Seasons

13 Episodes • Premiered 2016

As the bulletproof defender of Harlem, Luke Cage battles corrupt politicians, ruthless gangsters and demons from his own past.

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1. Moment of Truth

7.2

With tension building in the streets of Harlem thanks to ruthless club owner Cottonmouth, Luke finds it increasingly difficult to live a quiet life.

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2. Code of the Streets

7.3

Luke is pulled deeper into the fight for his neighborhood when, as a favor to an old friend, he tries to help a kid who's in trouble with Cottonmouth.

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3. Who's Gonna Take the Weight?

7.6

In the aftermath of a chaotic event at a favorite Harlem hangout, Luke heeds the call to action -- and hits Cottonmouth where he'll feel it most.

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4. Step in the Arena

7.6

As he rescues a victim of Cottonmouth's vengeance, Luke remembers his earlier life and the conspiracy that led to his superhuman strength.

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5. Just to Get a Rep

7.3

Cottonmouth strikes back at Luke by taking his vengeance out on the people of Harlem, while detectives Knight and Scarfe face an unexpected threat.

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6. Suckas Need Bodyguards

7.3

After Cottonmouth and Scarfe's bloody clash, Luke realizes that saving the community may turn former allies into enemies, and enemies into allies.

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7. Manifest

7.4

Mariah's political career comes under fire, and Cottonmouth picks up information that could put Luke on the run.

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8. Blowin' Up the Spot

7.2

Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.

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9. DWYCK

7.1

With Luke wounded and on the run, Misty faces a soul-searching interrogation. Mariah's rise to power takes a dark turn.

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10. Take It Personal

7.1

Luke gets closer to the truth about Reva and her part in his fate, while Mariah wrestles with the morality of her new role. Misty hunts for Luke.

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11. Now You're Mine

7.5

In one bold move, a friend from his past puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in dire straits, and Harlem's safety in jeopardy.

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12. Soliloquy of Chaos

7.4

Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood's power players throw the city into confusion.

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13. You Know My Steez

7.1

With all of Harlem bearing witness, Luke takes on the fight of his life in hopes of emerging as the defender his city needs.

Cast

Photo of Mike Colter

Mike Colter

Luke Cage

Photo of Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Mariah Dillard

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Simone Missick

Misty Knight

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Theo Rossi

Hernan ‘Shades’ Alvarez

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Mustafa Shakir

John 'Bushmaster' McIver

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Gabrielle Dennis

Tilda Johnson

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Reviews

J

j0ng

9/10

I liked this show, enough for 8 stars, but I really loved the music, which earned it another star!

K

kscardina

10/10

Great story line, good show, phenomenal soundtrack!

P

Peter89Spencer

9/10

It was frickin' awesome!

Before Black Panther, Luke Cage was a nod to blacksploitation superhero.
Sadly, it only lasted two seasons and the last season finale left a bad taste.
Still, it was heck of a good show from Netflix.

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