Beyond The Defenders: 10 Characters We Want To See In Future Marvel/Netflix Series

8) Shang-Chi

One of the big criticisms levelled at Iron Fist was that many viewers thought it would have been a much better show if an Asian-American actor had been cast in the lead instead of the Caucasian Finn Jones. While that’s a contentious issue – Danny Rand is white in the comics, so you can see why the TV show followed suit – there’s thankfully another awesome Asian superhero who could fit the bill instead.

Known as the Master of Kung-Fu, Shang-Chi can, like Iron Fist, channel his chi in order to give himself superhuman fighting skills. The son of supervillain Fu Manchu, Shang-Chi opposed his father and operates as a secret agent and superhero. He’s perfect for inclusion in the Netflix world, too, as Shang-Chi has teamed up with the likes of the Daughters of the Dragon, Elektra and Punisher before in the comics. Although, he did recently serve on the Avengers, after he had gained the ability to multiply himself.

If Marvel and Netflix are smart, they would add Shang-Chi into Iron Fist season 2. With this martial arts master around, it would push Danny to raise his game and become a much more mature hero.