Marvel's Jessica Jones

After a violent end to a short-lived career as a costumed hero, Jessica Jones has rebuilt her life around a small private-investigation practice in New York. She drinks too much, keeps her apartment sparsely furnished, and takes cases that tend to involve people whose abilities have upended ordinary lives. A talent for sarcasm masks long-lasting trauma, and old enemies still cast long shadows over her work and relationships. As she investigates, she crosses paths with friends and foes who complicate what justice looks like, and her methods put her at odds with the law, the superpowered, and her own need for quiet, and she keeps secrets about her past.

Created by Melissa Rosenberg, Marvel's Jessica Jones premiered on Netflix in 2015. Krysten Ritter leads a cast that includes Rachael Taylor, Eka Darville, Benjamin Walker, and Carrie-Anne Moss, in a show blending superhero lore with noir drama and strong support.

The series received industry recognition, earning nominations and wins from television and genre organizations, particularly for acting, writing, and its dark tone. Its first season attracted awards attention that highlighted Krysten Ritter's performance and the show's willingness to tackle difficult subject matter. It also drew festival and genre-prize attention early.

Jessica Jones pushed mainstream comic-book television toward stories about trauma, consent, and power imbalances, prompting discussions beyond fandom. The portrayal of its manipulative antagonist and a morally messy female lead influenced later portrayals of superheroes and antiheroes on television and invited wider conversation about how abuse is shown on screen.

Critics generally praised the show's noir atmosphere, Jessica's bitter humor, and its serious themes, though some viewers found the pacing uneven. It holds a vote average of 7.482/10 from 2,509 votes, and themes include PTSD, moral ambiguity, accountability, and the cost of power. Supporting performances were often singled out too.