We also have drug addiction, anger management, mental torture, bulimia and child abuse addressed during this season. Post-traumatic stress disorder plays a huge part in the lives of many of these people, particularly our heroine. There is a strong emphasis on the mental health issues of not only Jessica Jones but also her supporting cast too Trish Walker, Will Simpson, Malcolm Ducasse, Jeri Hogarth, Kilgrave and any number of others too, all have their problems on display. The character studies that take place make this one of the most interesting takes on the genre from the huge array of super hero shows we are inundated with. Jessica Jones is as much about the people as it is about the heroics. Along with Agent Carter and the forthcoming Captain Marvel film, as well as super heroine Black Widow's many on screen appearances, they are certainly leading the way by putting female role models at the forefront of their products. It is a clever marketing tool and one that I hope they continue with as each show certainly has its merits and audience appeal.Īgain they have shown they are a modern forward thinking company with this show based around a strong female lead. In a similar vein to the film releases, Marvel have created enough of a difference in the storylines amongst their TV output so you don't feel you are watching the same repetitive tales. Marvel are certainly expanding into television in a big way. Along with Daredevil, Iron Fist and Luke Cage (who is part of the cast here) and also not forgetting Agent Carter as well as Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Jessica Jones is one of those lower level super heroes from Marvel who doesn't have enough pulling power on her own to green light a movie but has enough of a following to warrant the gamble of a small screen debut.

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