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Luke Cageis Marvel's most important series to date; that fact is celebrity cock - Watch Hot naked male celebrities cock videosundeniable. Much has already been written, eloquently and incisively, about the emotional and cultural significance of a bulletproof black hero in the time of #BlackLivesMatter, and there's no denying the visceral visual impact of an African-American man in a hoodie striding through a hail of gunfire and emerging unscathed.

But "important" is not always the same as "good." Relevance and quality often go hand in hand, but sometimes they're mutually exclusive -- and with the proliferation of superhero shows springing up across the TV landscape, every new series arrives with the onus to prove why it deserves to exist.

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Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker recently told TVGuide.com, "I don't really want the show to have the mantle of this is the black side of Marvel, as if only black people can enjoy this," but luckily for fans of comic books, character studies and good stories well told in general, Luke Cagemanages to be universal in its specificity -- both culturally relevant and worthy of the attention being directed its way. If anyone is guilty of the kind of reductive thinking Coker is concerned about before they start watching, the show is more than capable of standing up for itself, even if it takes a while to find its momentum.

Much like Jessica Jones bore the burden of being Marvel's first female superhero to headline her own show, Luke Cagecomes along at a pivotal moment in our public consciousness -- and in less steady hands, it easily could've buckled under the weight of all that expectation. But with Mike Colter as the titular lead, and Coker at the helm, there's a quiet confidence thrumming beneath the stoic surface, emblematic of the hero himself.

That Luke would prefer to keep his head down, collect his under-the-table paychecks and stay out of everyone's way doesn't diminish what a potent symbol he is as the series progresses, and he knows it. It's a responsibility he bears uneasily, like a bullet-riddled sweatshirt. He didn't ask for any of this -- but then again, who did?

We soon learn that Luke is slow to act because he's seen the devastating consequences of his reactions (and inaction) firsthand. But when the train starts moving, there's no stopping him, and the show is truly thrilling when Colter is swatting bad guys away like flies against a gleeful hip-hop soundtrack -- never reveling in the violence, never heedless of its cost, but still sure of his purpose in those moments of chaos.

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The show is truly thrilling when Colter is swatting bad guys away like flies against a gleeful hip-hop soundtrack -- never reveling in the violence, never heedless of its cost, but still sure of his purpose in those moments of chaos.

It's fitting that Luke was introduced to viewers in Jessica Jones,since the two characters are undoubtedly Marvel's most relatable heroes; despite their abilities, which are sparingly used, both are grounded in real emotion and real trauma. But while Jessica's adversary was as outlandish as he was chilling, Luke's villains don't possess mind-control powers like Kilgrave, or almost inhuman stature like Wilson Fisk, or seemingly inexhaustible supplies of ninja assassins like The Hand. They're just people who believe wholeheartedly in their cause -- which makes them even more dangerous.

Mahershala Ali is magnetic as Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes -- a funhouse mirror inversion of Luke, who, although smaller than our hero, is also laden with muscle (of a different kind) that he rarely has to flex. A natural born showman and ruthless crime lord, Cottonmouth loves Harlem, and the feeling seems mutual, but his methods of civic improvement leave a lot to be desired. Then there's his cousin, Mariah (Alfre Woodard), a local councilwoman who is hoping to revitalize Harlem with legitimate enterprises like new housing and job initiatives, but isn't above taking money from Cornell's illegal operations to help speed things along.

Marvel's Netflix shows have been batting a thousand in terms of their villains so far, and Luke Cagecontinues that winning streak. As reprehensible as some of their actions are, Coker has managed to make Cornell and Mariah every bit as complex, contradictory and compelling as the man standing opposite them. This triad is further complicated by Misty Knight (Simone Missick), a similarly fascinating police detective who is wise to Cottonmouth's schemes but also suspicious of Luke's constant proximity to trouble. Despite the foursome's differences in approach and perspective, they're all united in their love of the community that surrounds them.

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Just as Daredevilmade Hell's Kitchen an integral part of the show, Harlem feels like the lifeblood of Luke Cage, and Coker seems equally interested in exploring the dynamics between the regular people who inhabit it as he does with capturing the explosive action inherent in all superhero projects.

That penchant for introspection occasionally trips the series -- there's something soothing about eavesdropping on everyday conversations in the barbershop, but some of the monologues skew towards the portentous, even dancing on the edge of self-parody, and there are scenes throughout the first three episodes in particular that meander when they would be better served barreling straight ahead. At times, you almost forget that you're watching a superhero series and not a spiritual successor to The Wire -- which isn't a criticism, by any stretch, but is definitely a conscious choice on Coker's part, and one that may surprise viewers who came in expecting a show more reminiscent of Daredevil and its frequent, blistering fight scenes.

Pacing has been the major source of criticism for all of Netflix's superhero shows so far, and after the sustained tension of this summer's eight-part Stranger Things, you can't help but wonder whether all of the streaming network's dramatic offerings would benefit from a trim -- perhaps from 13 episodes down to the 10-installment model that has served HBO's Game of Thronesso well.

Still, after viewing the seven episodes provided to critics, it's safe to say that this is a show that rewards patience even more than Jessica Jonesor Daredevil, and the fact that our hero is so reluctant to be heroic only makes it more satisfying when he eventually feels compelled to respond. It might've taken him a while to get here, but Luke Cageis definitely worth the wait.

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