It's been a while since we've done a trailer reaction. It's especially surprising as quite a few trailers have hit. "The Defenders" got a second trailer, "It" got another trailer, and I believe even the upcoming "Mr. Mercedes" TV series got one. I'm hoping to get caught up over the next couple of days so we can get back up to speed.
Today, we start with the second trailer for Netflix's upcoming "Defenders" series. Just the music alone paints a grimmer and more intense picture than what we saw before. You really get the sense that, even as a team, this group is going to be pushed to their limit.
We see that the Hand pose a physical threat, but they also seem to be bringing the conflict to the emotional battlefield, targeting those close to the heroes. It shows the stakes but also allows us to get a glimpse of the various supporting characters from across the preceding shows. It'll be interesting to see if and how those characters play off each other.
Speaking of playing off each other, the dynamic between the four heroes continues to be a highlight. Superhero team ups are always fun, but the contrast between them makes for some great banter. While the trailer is generally played serious, this does allow for moments of levity to pop in here and there to show you that, yes, you're going to have fun with this show. On a random note, I was surprised that Jessica didn't belch after chugging that drink. Really, I don't think it would have been that out of place or character for her to do that.
Sigourney Weaver looks like she's going to make for a good villain. From what we see she has the presence and gravitas. I could have done without the "we're not so different" part of her opening speech. That line has been used by villains so many times. Heck, it even gets parodied or lampshaded now, so I was surprised to see them play that straight.
I am glad to see Gao is going to play a role. While this is likely where she'll finally be bested, I'm going to be sad to see her go, she was such a great villain in her own right.
The action looks like it's going to be great. We saw the hallway fight again, but a lot of new combat clips as well. Seeing Matt back in the suit was awesome. I still have a feeling that him getting back into that frame of mind is going to constitute his arc, but it just adds to the team's presence when he's in it compared to wearing Jessica's scarf.
I'm still really looking forward to this series. We only have a couple of weeks left, but with stuff like this, the final days are always the longest. I fully expect to start talking about this on the day of release, so that'll be fun.
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