Superheroes are dominating both the big and small screens.
Though I've read some comics over the years, starting with my dad's Spider-Man comics, I'm not deeply embedded in the comic-book world. But as a fan of these stories, I watch all of the superhero-related movies and shows, which is getting more difficult these days.
There are a dozen DC and Marvel series on TV from the CW's Arrowverse which consists of four series to Marvel's ABC and Netflix shows. With the release of "Marvel's Iron Fist" on Netflix Friday, we've assembled a list of the live-action superhero shows you should check out and the ones you may want to skip. We've done a version of this list before, but since then we've seen some shows come and go (RIP "Agent Carter").
Keep reading to see our ranking of the current crop of shows, starting with the worst and working up to the best.
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12. "Marvel's Iron Fist"
We've only seen the first six episodes of the Netflix show so far, but they don't do an impressive job of fitting in with the successes of Marvel's other series on the streaming site.
Reviews for the series have not been kind. Aside from being slightly problematic, the show's first few episodes are largely boring. The other Marvel series have heroes whose struggles are relatable, but Danny Rand (Finn Jones) feels like another rich, orphaned kid whose main struggle is reclaiming and running his company. In reality, his main priority should be defeating a mysterious group called the Hand. Hopefully the rest of the season is better, but it's not off to a great start. On the plus side, Colleen Wing (Jessica Henwick) is a badass and deserves a show with Misty Knight.
You can read our review of "Iron Fist" here.
11. "Powerless"
This DC comedy isn't necessarily about a superhero, but they are featured. The NBC series focuses on the normal people who have to deal with the chaos of superheroes and villains in their daily life. It follows employees at Wayne Security (yes, as in Bruce) who make products to help the average human. The boss is Van Wayne, Batman's cousin, of course. The show isn't laugh-out-loud funny, but it's a feel-good comedy if you are looking for something light.
10. "DC's Legends of Tomorrow"
"DC's Legends of Tomorrow" returned for a second season on the CW. The show really struggled to find its footing from the start, but has managed to find a legitimate mission and a greater number of foes to give the show actual momentum. It's still not the best out there, but it's really fun to watch, and the number of historical and pop culture references in each episode are entertaining.
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