The Marvel Cinematic Universe has enjoy very positive reviews in recent years, but that trend did not extend to the new Netflix series “Iron Fist,” which has been roundly panned by critics. Still, the Iron Fist himself, Finn Jones, feels confident that the show can stand alongside past shows like “Jessica Jones” and “Daredevil.”
“I also think some of the reviews we saw were seeing the show through a very specific lens,” Jones told Metro. “I think when the fans of the Marvel Netflix world and fans of the comic books view the show through the lens of just wanting to enjoy a superhero show, then they will really enjoy what they see.”
Jones’ casting as Danny Rand, the heir to a corporate empire who becomes the titular martial arts hero, has been a core part of the criticism leveled at the series. The Verge described Rand as “a privileged white member of the 1 percent drawing power from a fictionalized Asian culture” and compared Jones’ performance unfavorably to Charlie Cox’s performance as Matt Murdock in “Daredevil.”
“What I will say is these shows are not made for critics; they are first and foremost made for the fans,” Jones said. “It’s a fantastic show which is really fun and I think it stands up there with the other Defenders’ shows without a doubt.”