So by now the hype train for the Marvel Netflix Defenders series has left the station and is moving at full speed! We finally have some casting news for Iron Fist, we have three seasons so far under our belt, and Luke Cage comes out in just a few months. And, according to Matt Murdock himself, Charlie Cox, they start shooting Defenders later this year.
With that in mind, I had an idea that I thought would be great as sort of a prologue montage at the very beginning of the series, before the main events pick up. And I actually got the idea from DC.
Batman v Superman was disappointing on many different levels. However, one of the scenes that most viewers agree was well done was the flashback scene of Bruce Wayne seeing the battle between Superman and Zod from the ground in Metropolis. That little bit helped to establish that character in that world. Not enough to be proper motivation in my opinion, but it was a good start that never got fleshed out. And I think it would be amazing to see something similar from the Defenders cast.
Now, let me take a moment to say that I have no idea what the plot of Defenders is going to be. It may not involve the New York incident at all. But what I do know is that the problems in Hell's Kitchen that led to Matt fully becoming Daredevil were in fact directly related to the invasion. And, even if the Defenders focus on more supernatural enemies, like the Hand, or Black Sky, or whatever is coming in Luke and Danny's series, the first major event to rock their city on a paranormal or supernatural level would have been the alien invasion. And I just think that it would be cool to see all of them at that point in time. Before they were heroes, before the Defenders were a thing. Just to see them all reacting to this one event in so many different ways, before bringing them together for the main series.
Let's start with Danny Rand. Now, I admit I know very little about Iron Fist because I've read very little about Iron Fist, but from what I've gathered and the casting announcements so far, it seems like his father, and associates of his father, are a big part of his world. So from my limited knowledge, I'm imagining Danny Rand in some kind of conference room, big shots all around, discussing who knows what, when it happens - the portal opens and aliens come flying into our world. The room goes silent as everyone stares at the events, moving closer to the windows to try to make out just what exactly is happening.
Jump then to ground zero. Jessica Jones is on assignment, following some piece of dirt for some dirty reason, when everyone on the streets start screaming and blasts can be heard from Chitauri ships. This would be a great time to show some "reluctant heroism" from Jessica, not wanting to involve herself but being unable to stand by and do nothing. So she helps people to their feet, pulls debris off their bodies, maybe even throws a brick at an alien. Obviously none of the Avengers themselves would show up, but maybe we see a shield, a hammer, or an arrow whiz by.
Move further away from the action to Luke Cage's bar. People are running in off the streets, panicking, and as is always the case in situations of mass panic, people start showing their true selves. Robbers stealing purses, riots in the streets, breaking windows and looting shops. And Luke Cage has to step in to keep some level of order in the chaos.
Finally, we see Matt Murdock. And Matt Murdock sees nothing. Everyone else at Landman & Zack is frantic, running wildly as they watch the destruction through the window. But Matt can't see anything, and is overwhelmed by the screams, the shocks pulsing through, trying in vain to determine what is going on, because it's nothing he's ever sensed before.
It doesn't have to stop there either. Depending on which supporting cast members are involved in the show, Foggy could come to Matt's side, trying to explain what exactly is going on. We could see Frank and Maria Castle calling their kids' school, which has gone into lockdown because of the event. Ben Urich arguing with his editor at the Bulletin - Ben wants to go cover the story but his boss doesn't want him to get hurt. Trish Walker reporting on her radio show, urging people to stay calm.
This event shook that city. And even if Defenders is about something else entirely, it would be a nice introduction, especially for anyone who hasn't watched every show leading into it, to show who these characters are when the chips are down, and what they can do.
So what do you guys think? Does this sound like a good idea? A cool scene? Or would it be pointless? If you like it, share this around, and #MakeItHappenMarvel!
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