Jessica Jones (TV Series) A.K.A. You're a Winner! (2015) User Reviews

It's part of who I am now.

[jhudson-11704 · 9/10 · 10 January 2018]

Now this episode definitely felt like filler, with Luke coming back and asking Jessica for some P.I help. However, I am very happy that it furthered certain relationships and plots specifically with Luke and Jessica, Luke's own story, Kilgrave's plans as well as quick look at Hope involving Jeri.

Let's start with Kilgrave. Before this episode, he was pretty much hated as being completely selfish and in every way, evil. The poker game that he played was incredible and completely classic Tennant. Having him easily win the game by forcing the other players to go all in and fold was humorous and then having one of them force his head through post balances his powers of evil. The need of greed and the violent demands really worked well for his character. With him going and buying Jessica's old house, it really makes me believe that he's trying to psychologically traumatize the crap out of her.

Luke comes to Jessica for help and to me, initially, I thought that it was just going to be filler for this season, but then it turns out that this is truly personal for Luke and possibly destroying for Jessica. The fight in the pot farm was pretty fun with Luke flipping tables over and throwing guys 20 feet. It was actually pretty great to see these two back together as their is so much explosive chemistry between these two that works so goddamn well. However, it was actually kind of good, to have it come crashing down when Luke finds out exactly how his wife died. They are obviously going to somehow reconcile but it will be nice to know how. This is also a great way to introduce Luke for his own show by giving him a backstory that is good to follow.

We also get to catch up with Hope and Jeri in this episode. Jeri has to help Hope because Hope finds out she is pregnant with Kilgrave's child. Her terror and fear as she keeps remembering what Kilgrave did to her was really powerful as in our non-superhero society, the victims of rape and sexual assault relive their pain and trauma every day, being pregnant or not.

I'm really happy that Malcolm is on the mend. He went through so much as a junkie and seeing him recover is so heartwarming especially for Jessica.

I also love the White Tiger mention by Jessica Jones. Angela del Toro, known in the comics as an iteration of White Tiger, could be a great character to introduce in the MCU.

+ Luke/Jessica and both their performances + Kilgrave's plans + Malcolm's recovery + Hope's trauma + White Tiger reference

Final Score: 9.4/10

Part character development, part filler -- and that's not a bad thing.

[TouchTheGarlicProduction · 7/10 · 21 November 2015]

Most of Daredevil had a wonderful momentum to it, but it started to lose steam towards the end. They didn't have enough stuff for the pace they wanted, so it became repetitive. That's why episodes like this are so important. They fill space while grounding the characters and making them relate-able again.

Jessica and Luke search for a friend's brother so Luke can get information from the friend. That whole quest was the filler part. It leads to a pivotal point in Jessica and Luke's back-story. Until now, I thought it was overly convenient that these two people who were so intricately connected just happened to meet later. Turns out I was right; Jessica knew all along.

Kilgrave buys a house. It's interesting how he made sure the owner did it without having his will manipulated. This lead to a really cool ending shot. It makes you wonder what will happen next.

Secrets Revealed

[Hitchcoc · 8/10 · 29 July 2019]

More of the development of the story. Jessica's past and her horrible crime (under the influence of Kilgrave) is finally dealt with. The episode involves the pursuit of a guy who owes money to some loan sharks. Jessica, to save a man's life, must finally face her past. Meanwhile, Kilgrave decides to invest in some real estate.

A dull episode with only a couple of scenes to reconcile it

[Tarx309 · 8/10 · 22 May 2016]

There isn't much to discuss with this episode. It was basically just filler, although there were a couple of short scenes with Kilgrave that were separate from the rest of the episode and continuing on the overall series plot (although even that didn't go very far). The rest of the episode revolved around Jessica and Luke as they investigate a case. This plot line was fine, but was too slow and nothing much happened until the end (albeit the conclusion was great). Pacing issues seems to be resurfacing in this series, and all I can say is that I hope they are dealt with by the next episode. Still, it ended with a scene that has me intrigued for the next episode, even if most of this episode wasn't very entertaining and was a low for this series (so far).

Normal

[amindostiari · 9/10 · 25 March 2021]

It's quite normal that this is a nonsense series, I regret starting it, but I have to finish it.

Uninteresting

[Leofwine_draca · 4/10 · 6 April 2021]

Another largely uninteresting episode. Plenty going on at all times but it feels weary already, like we've already seen this material play out, so how can a show feel so repetitive so early on in a very long first season? Plus Tennant's shtick is so tiresome.