Ep 2. Mean Right Hook

The second episode of Marvel's The Defenders, titled "Mean Right Hook," continues the story of the four vigilante heroes as they slowly come together to face a common enemy. The episode picks up where the first episode left off, with each character continuing on their individual storylines until they cross paths once again.

Luke Cage is dealing with the aftermath of the explosive ending of the previous episode, where he was caught in the middle of a mysterious explosion. He's able to shake himself off and begin to investigate who could have done this to him. Meanwhile, Jessica Jones is still searching for the missing person who hired her earlier on, and Matt Murdock is trying to distance himself from his daredevil alter-ego.

The real meat of this episode, however, comes from the scenes where the characters start to interact with each other. Jessica and Matt cross paths when she accidentally walks into his law office, and they have a terse but amusing conversation about what each of them really does for a living. Later, Matt and Luke have their own showdown in the police station, where they both end up behind bars.

The episode also introduces the main villain for the Defenders team. Her name is Alexandra, and she's played by Sigourney Weaver. She's a mysterious, powerful figure who seems to know more about the ancient energy source that our heroes are trying to protect. She's working alongside Elektra, who now appears to be a deadly assassin with no memory of who she used to be.

There's a lot of action in this episode, but what really stands out is the way each character seems to be evolving as they interact with each other. Jessica is becoming more and more invested in the mystery she's trying to solve, and there's a sense that she may be starting to care about the people around her a bit more. Luke is still a bit hesitant to team up with the other heroes, but he's clearly intrigued by what they're doing. Matt is still grappling with his inner demons, but he's also starting to realize that he can't do everything alone.

Perhaps most interestingly, we see a softer side to Danny Rand, a.k.a. Iron Fist. He's been written as a bit of a hothead in his own series, but here he's taken on a more empathetic role. Without giving too much away, let's just say that there's a scene where he has to confront some difficult emotions, and it's surprisingly effective.

Overall, "Mean Right Hook" is a great continuation of the story that began in the first episode. It sets up the main conflict of the season and further develops the characters we've come to know and love. There are some great fight scenes, some funny moments, and even a few touching ones. It's clear that the Defenders team is going to have to work together if they want to survive whatever's coming their way.