Iron Fist: Finn Jones Responds To Show's Negative Critics
In less than a week, Marvel is set to roll out its newest Netflix title with Iron Fist. The [...]
In less than a week, Marvel is set to roll out its newest Netflix title with Iron Fist. The mystical martial artist will be the final solo series to debut before The Defenders get its shot with the likes of Dardevil and Jessica Jones. With several critical darlings having been premiered already, Iron Fist is coming into the public's consciousness with quite a big of baggage; There is immense pressure on the series to do well and stand up against praised shows like Luke Cage. However, it seems Iron Fist has failed to impress critics so far.
Over on Rotten Tomatoes, Iron Fist has pushed back against expectations with a disappointing rating. The show's early reviews leave the show with a paltry 14% rating, and critics unilaterally stress Iron Fist is the weakest of Netflix's Marvel shows. Now, the star of superhero series is addressing Iron Fist's negative critics, and Finn Jones isn't shying away with his opinions.
Speaking to the Metro, Jones was recently asked why he felt Iron Fist had received such a negative response. Here's what the star had to say: "Well I think there's multiple factors. What I will say is these shows are not made for critics, they are first and foremost made for the fans."
"I also think some of the reviews we saw were seeing the show through a very specific lens, and 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," he continued.
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"I think it's a fantastic show which is really fun and I think it stands up there with the other Defenders' shows without a doubt."
Prior to its release, Iron Fist has been inundated with a few media scandals. Most notably, the show found itself targeted by fans who were upset about the show's representation of Asian culture. While the original comic does feature a white man playing Danny Rand, many have accused the story of perpetuating the 'White Savior' trope. For those of you out-of-the-loop, the criticism questions why a white character would need to enter an Eastern culture, learn its ways, and then try to out-perform locals.
In the past, both Jones and Scott Buck have defended Iron Fist's casting and stressed the show upholds diversity as a priority. However, fans have continued to rally against the series online because of its uncomfortable racial boundaries.
For now, fans will have to wait and see whether critics have accurately judged Iron Fist. The series' impending premiere will be a closely examined one as audiences decide whether the show lives up to those before it. The press' reviews have only been based off the show's first six episodes, so there is still a chance the series can make a comeback in its latter-half.
Fifteen years after being presumed dead in a plane crash, Danny Rand (Finn Jones) mysteriously returns to New York City determined to reclaim his birthright and family company. However, when a long-destined enemy rises in New York, this living weapon is forced to choose between his family's legacy and his duties as the Iron Fist.
Marvel's Iron Fist premieres March 17, 2017 exclusively on Netflix.
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