Marvel's Luke Cage (2016)
A bulletproof hero rises from Harlem's streets in this bold, culture-rich Marvel superhero drama from Netflix.
Marvel's Luke Cage - Series Information
- Original Title: Marvel's Luke Cage
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: Cheo Hodari Coker
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 53 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 30, 2016 (United States - TV-MA), September 30, 2016 (Canada - 18+), September 30, 2016 (United Kingdom - 15), September 30, 2016 (Germany - 16), September 30, 2016 (India - A), September 30, 2016 (Australia - MA 15+), September 30, 2016 (Brazil - 16), September 30, 2016 (Mexico - B-15), September 30, 2016 (Spain - 16), September 30, 2016 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: Luke Cage (PT), Luke Cage (US), 마블 루크 케이지 (KR)
- Production Companies: Marvel Television, ABC Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
Marvel's Luke Cage - Plot
Given superstrength and durability by a sabotaged experiment, a wrongly accused man escapes prison to become a superhero for hire.
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Marvel's Luke Cage - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Cheo Hodari Coker
Main Cast
- Mike Colter
- Alfre Woodard
- Simone Missick
- Theo Rossi
- Justin Swain
- Sean Ringgold
- Mustafa Shakir
- Gabrielle Dennis
- Ron Cephas Jones
- John Clarence Stewart
Writers
- Akela Cooper
- Cheo Hodari Coker
- Matt Owens
- Ian Stokes
- Aïda Mashaka Croal
Executive Producers
- Stan Lee
- Jeph Loeb
- Jim Chory
- Cheo Hodari Coker
Marvel's Luke Cage - FAQs
Where can you stream Marvel's Luke Cage?
Marvel's Luke Cage is available to stream on Disney Plus. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All 26 episodes across two seasons are available on these platforms.
Why was Marvel's Luke Cage cancelled by Netflix?
Netflix cancelled Marvel's Luke Cage in October 2018, shortly after cancelling Iron Fist. Netflix cited creative differences and the evolving content strategy as factors, though the broader dissolution of the Marvel-Netflix partnership — which eventually ended all five Marvel Netflix shows — was the underlying cause.
Is Marvel's Luke Cage based on a comic book?
Yes. Luke Cage is based on the Marvel Comics character Luke Cage, also known as Power Man, created by Archie Goodwin and John Romita Sr. The character first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 in 1972, making him one of Marvel's first Black superheroes.
Who plays Luke Cage in the Netflix series?
Mike Colter portrays Luke Cage across both seasons of the series. He is joined by Alfre Woodard as Mariah Dillard, Simone Missick as Misty Knight, Theo Rossi as Shades, Mustafa Shakir as Bushmaster, and Gabrielle Dennis as Tilda Johnson, among others.
How many seasons and episodes does Marvel's Luke Cage have?
Marvel's Luke Cage ran for two seasons with a total of 26 episodes. Season 1 consisted of 13 episodes and premiered on September 30, 2016. Season 2 also comprised 13 episodes and debuted on June 22, 2018, before the show was cancelled later that year.
What is Marvel's Luke Cage about?
The series follows Luke Cage, a man given superhuman strength and bulletproof skin through a sabotaged prison experiment. Wrongly convicted and now living in Harlem, he reluctantly becomes a street-level hero, confronting crime lords and corrupt politicians while navigating his identity and community.
Did Marvel's Luke Cage win any awards?
Marvel's Luke Cage received several award nominations, including NAACP Image Award nominations recognizing its culturally significant portrayal of Black characters and Harlem. The show was widely praised for its celebration of Black culture, its hip-hop-infused soundtrack, and Mike Colter's commanding lead performance.
Is Marvel's Luke Cage connected to other Marvel Netflix shows?
Yes. Marvel's Luke Cage is part of the interconnected Marvel Netflix universe. Luke Cage first appeared in Marvel's Jessica Jones before headlining his own series. He also appears in Marvel's The Defenders alongside Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist, sharing a cohesive street-level MCU narrative.
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