I’ve recently begun watching this series, and for the initial episodes, I found it quite captivating. Kilgrave, the villain—played exceptionally well by Tennant—is fascinating, and Jones initially seems sympathetic, interesting, and the supporting characters show promise. However, around Episode 7, my interest significantly declined. Eventually, Jones—consistently drunk, unkempt, sullen, and angry—becomes irritating; she feels very flat. While what happened to her was awful, others have also suffered at Kilgrave's hands, but none respond with the constant self-pity that Jones does, or manage to alienate people quite as effectively. She isn’t coping well, and snaps at anyone who tries to help. Though she doesn’t want others to be hurt because of her actions, she is so emotionally damaged and consumed by what happened that it's hard to trust her judgment and perspective, or even question whether she’s rational. It seems like she can’t grasp the fact that every moment she lives in a broken state represents a victory for Kilgrave. Episode 7 illustrates this well. After receiving a terrible ‘gift’ from Kilgrave, she develops a far-fetched, unbelievable plan that she eventually convinces her friends to go along with, despite their reservations. The very notion that a 'detective' would believe someone could be immediately sent to SuperMax is ridiculous. It isn't even clear she has fully considered the implications of her actions, but her rambling demands finally sway people. You get the sense that after a while, any cost is acceptable as long as she defeats Kilgrave. Kilgrave is certainly monstrous, but I’m not sure Jones wouldn’t be content with the world descending into chaos if it meant catching him. She simply lacks depth. Any potential for thoughtful consideration and complexity is obscured by alcohol, self-blame, and self-pity. Eventually, she doesn't inspire sympathy so much as exasperation. I also haven’t felt a strong connection with Luke. Physically perhaps, but there isn’t anything that conveys a sense of them being together, aside from one scene at a food truck and lengthy interactions in the bedroom. Ruben is an underutilized character; I had hoped for more exploration of his feelings, but that didn't happen. Malcolm and Simpson clearly have roles to play, and I remain somewhat curious about their fates, though my anticipation has lessened considerably. I was eager to see what came next, but now I need a break after the ordeal that was Episode 7. Another negative—I heard Netflix is delaying season two until next year. That's an awfully long wait!
On September 24, 2026
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