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Misty Knight Colleen Wing Marvel's Iron Fist

Colleen and Misty’s Friendship Was the Highlight of Iron Fist Season 2

For all its messiness, obvious dialogue, and ludicrously Orientalist vision of Chinatown, the second season of Iron Fist was definitely better than the first. A huge part of that appeal came from leaning on its secondary characters and creating more of an ensemble storyline—and no part of that ensemble made me giddier than the Daughters of the Dragon.

Danny Rand and Colleen Wing in Netflix and Marvel's Iron Fist

Iron Fist Season Two Finally Subverts the Myth of the Special White Savior

I was pretty emphatically not a fan of the first season of Iron Fist. I found the corporate scheming tedious, the fight scenes less than compelling, and Danny Rand to be an entitled, boring cypher of a character. However, in season two, the showrunners have totally surprised me with their subversive treatment of a tried-and-true superhero plot.

Image of Amybeth McNulty in Netflix's "Anne" (Credit: Netflix)

The Fondest of Farewells

My dearest TMSers, today was my last day as your Weekend Editor.

Screengrab of ThinkGeek's April Fools' Day product, based on the screaming sun from "Rick & Morty"

Things We Saw Today: ThinkGeek’s Outstanding April Fools’ Day Products

ThinkGeek, the makers of much excellent actual nerd swag, have been promoting a bunch of hilarious fake products on their website for April Fools' Day.

The Most Extra Loki Outfits from the Comics That We Deserve(d?) in the MCU

As the potential death of Loki in Avengers: Infinity War approaches, let's look at all the amazingly over-the-top outfits the MCU could have pulled from the comics.

The U.S. Supreme Court (Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Are You Getting Sick of the Reboot Era of Movie Making? Then Let’s Talk About U.S. Copyright Law.

In the United States, no new works have entered the public domain in 20 years. When the creative sandbox isn't growing, it's no wonder so many films are drawing on existing, licensed properties.

Accused Sexual Assaulter Donald Trump Declares That April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Donald Trump, a man who has been accused of sexually harassing or assaulting 19 different women, has declared that April 2018 will be National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers in "Once More With Feeling"

In Honor of Easter, What Are Some of Your Favorite Resurrections from Science Fiction and Fantasy?

Today is Easter, also known as Resurrection Sunday. What better day to talk about our favorite "back from the dead" plots in TV and film?

Jessica Chastain (Credit: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images)

Today’s Fun Rumor: Jessica Chastain Will Play a Female Version of This Classic Villain in Dark Phoenix

This rumor could actually get me excited for X-Men: Dark Phoenix.

Things We Saw Today: The Infinity War Trailer, But Everyone’s Deadpool

YouTuber Mightyraccoon! recently posted an edited version of the Avengers: Infinity War trailer in which every superhero is played by Deadpool.