The 9 Best Superhero TV Shows Of 2016

Just as superhero cinema continues to be reign supreme at the box office, so too has television come to reflect the global interest in masked comic book heroes swooping in to save the day. Moreover, the big-screen rivalry between Marvel and DC is just as strong on the small screen, with both companies having developed an interconnected web of shows.

Robert Yaniz Jr.

Published: Nov 25, 2016 11:30 am

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3) Luke Cage

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The Netflix branch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is three-for-three with their most recent effort, as Mike Colter shines as the titular bullet-proof hero in Luke Cage, battling the nefarious Cottonmouth (Mahershala Ali) for the streets of Harlem.

Continuing the tradition of grittier superhero stories, Luke Cage feels more like a crime drama than a comic book show, but that’s part of what makes it such a standout. Both this series – created by Cheo Hodari Coker – and its sister show, Jessica Jones managed to re-envision what it means to be a hero, something which audiences have found to be extremely refreshing.

In addition to Colter and Ali, Luke Cage also features winning performances from supporting players like Alfre Woodard, Simone Missick, Rosario Dawson and Erik LaRay Harvey. It may be the latest stop on the way to the superhero team-up The Defenders, but even on its own, Luke Cage is an achievement.

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Robert Yaniz Jr.