Season Guide
Luke Cage — Season 1
Season 1 Review
After a sabotaged experiment leaves him with super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage becomes a fugitive trying to rebuild his life in modern day Harlem, New York City. But he is soon pulled out of the shadows and must fight a battle for the heart of his city – forcing him to confront a past he had tried to bury.
Episodes
1
SummaryLuke tries to keep a low profile and pay his bills by working two jobs. However, he gets into trouble anyway when he has a one-nighter with a police detective,…
2
SummaryPop asks Luke for help finding Chico so that he can set up a parlay with Cornell to get his money back. However, Cornell's lieutenant Tone has other plans.Our TakeA…
3
SummaryAfter Pop's death, Luke sets out to take Cornell down by taking his money. However, both Cornell and Misty figure out that Luke is responsible.Our TakeA well-built episode with more…
4
SummaryAs Luke fights for his life beneath a toppled building, he remembers his past and the experimental treatment at Seagate Prison that gave him his powers.Our TakeA well-built episode with…
5
SummaryCornell takes the battle to Luke when he tells his men to squeeze the people of Harlem for everything they have... and blame Luke. Meanwhile, Misty receives word that her…
6
SummaryWhen Scarfe tries to hold up Cornell for more money, Cornell shoots him. Badly wounded, Scarfe turns to Luke for help and offers to give him the evidence that will…
7
SummaryWhile Mariah faces pressure to resign, Cornell tries to blackmail Luke into working for him. In the past, Cornell and Mariah's history with Mama Mabel is revealed.Our TakeA transition episode…
8
SummaryAfter Cornell's death, Mariah covers up her involvement with Shades' help and sets up Luke as the patsy. Meanwhile, Luke finds out Diamondback's true identity.Our TakeServiceable television — it advances…
9
SummaryStryker tightens his grip on Cornell's criminal empire, while Mariah plots to take advantage of Luke's attack on two cops to turn the public against him.Our TakeMiddle-of-the-road. Watchable, but you'll…
10
SummaryAfter Claire and Burstein save his life, Luke learns some of what Reva was hiding from him. Meanwhile, Mariah tries to turn the people of Harlem against Luke as part…
11
SummaryWhen Luke busts into his club, Stryker turns the situation around and makes Luke look like the guilty party. Meanwhile, Misty's life is in danger and Claire is the only…
12
SummaryAfter the events at the club, Stryker is forced to go on the run and orders Zip to eliminate Shades. Meanwhile, Luke gets a lead on Stryker's location and Mariah…
13
SummaryAfter a fierce battle with Stryker, Luke is taken into custody while Misty tries to arrest Mariah for the murder of her cousin Cornell.Our TakeA transition episode that sets up…