IRON FIST Season 2: All The Biggest Moments And Easter Eggs In The Trailer; Plus, Check Out A New Poster
Earlier today, Marvel and Netflix released the first full-length trailer for Iron Fist season two and we're now breaking down all the biggest moments, surprises, and comic book Easter Eggs. Take a look!
The first season of Iron Fist wasn't terrible but it was a pretty major disappointment and fans found an awful lot to complain about. Thankfully, showrunner Scott Buck has been replaced and Marvel has reduced the show's episode count from thirteen to ten, something which is bound to help improve its momentum and avoid the series making the same mistakes during its final stretch of episodes.
Now, with the first full-length trailer finally here, we're taking a look at all the biggest moments in a bid to try and figure out what's to come when the show returns next month, including what the deal with Davos is and what we should expect from characters like Joy and Ward Meachum, not to mention the Daughters of the Dragon: Colleen Wing and Misty Knight. There's a lot to delve into in this preview!
So, to take a look at our trailer breakdown and poster, simply click on the "View List" button below.
That's Not THE Costume, Right?
We've heard that Danny Rand will finally get a costume in season two of Iron Fist but this can't be it, right? Well, seeing as Luke Cage just wears a t-shirt and Jessica Jones has never suited up as Jewel, chances are a green hoody and yellow bandana tied around his face will probably be what Marvel considers a suitable costume for this grounded take on the fan-favourite comic book superhero.
It's not a bad look but unless something changes over the course of this season, don't be surprised if we ultimately don't see Danny running around the Big Apple in a faithful version of his classic costume.
The New Defender Of Hell's Kitchen
With the world still under the impression that Daredevil is dead, Danny is clearly giving it his all to take the Man Without Fear's place and serve as the new Defender of Hell's Kitchen. Witnessing Matt Murdock's "demise" clearly had a pretty significant impact on the Iron Fist and it looks like he's pretty much fighting day and night to keep the streets under control even if that means sacrificing his relationship with Colleen Wing. The rest of the trailer makes it clear they're not breaking up...yet!
A Change To Danny's Powers
One of the most bafflingly stupid things about the first season of Iron Fist was the fact the hero could only access his powers when he psyched himself up or rested up, something which meant we rarely saw him use it. It felt like a very lazy way to save money on special effects and ensure that Danny wasn't constantly overpowering his foes but things finally seemed to have changed in season two.
Based on what we see on this trailer, Danny - like his comic book counterpart - is able to access his powers whenever he pleases, something which should be the case and is going to make his adventures a lot more satisfying than him being unable to use it because he needs to take a nap or have a snack!
Colleen Wing's Mission
We don't know exactly what she'll be up to in season two but this trailer seemingly confirms that Colleen Wing will be on a mission of her own here; could it be that she's trying to wipe out what remains of The Hand? After all, something will have needed to happen to those loyal to the organisation and they're bound to come gunning for the woman who betrayed the clandestine group.
The Battle To Be Iron Fist
This sequence has been shown a lot in marketing for Iron Fist season two and it's clearly the moment Danny Rand and Davos went to war for the opportunity to fight Shou-Lao the Undying. We know that Danny ultimately wins but is there more to the story than meets the eye? Could it be that he cheated somehow, something which would obviously give Davos the right to want to take his foe's place?
We'll have to wait and see but I think it's fair to say that the vast majority would like to see Iron Fist square off with that dragon here...unfortunately, something tells me it won't end up happening.
A Dead Iron Fist
Something tells me that this corpse is Orson Randall, the man who was Iron Fist before Danny Rand. What role he'll play in the story remains to be seen but he can be seen decked out in a costume very similar to that if his comic book counterpart and it appears as if Davos may have removed the tattoo from his chest in order to use it in some sort of ritual which will also imbue him with superpowers.
The first season only teased the legacy of the Iron Fist so it will be very interesting seeing that explored here, especially if it plays out anything like Matt Fraction's critically acclaimed run with the character.
Typhoid Mary
Unfortunately, this trailer doesn't do much to tell us about what we should expect from Typhoid Mary here but she's clearly formidable, especially as she seemingly takes Danny Rand down with ease during their fight beneath the Big Apple. Alice Eve feels like the perfect casting choice so here's hoping the show does the right thing by having her look a little more like her comic book counterpart at some point because it would be pretty disappointing for her to just look like a regular woman throughout.
A New Iron Fist? (a.k.a. Steel Serpent)
In the comic books, the way Davos gains his powers is pretty convoluted but it appears as if he manages to gain his own Iron Fist by some sort of ritual during season two. The question is, does he steal Danny's powers or create his own? Well, if we're looking to the source material, he'll take Iron Fist's powers from him before it ultimately consumes him and Danny regains what is rightfully his.
There will no doubt be some twists and turns along the way but if Danny ends up being powerless for most of this ten-episode run, it's fair to say that fans will be left feeling frustrated, especially after the first season used it so sporadically. With any luck, the show won't end up letting us down that way.
Daughters Of The Dragon
We got a brief team-up between Misty Knight and Colleen Wing in Luke Cage season two but it appears as if their friendship will continue to develop here as Misty offers to help out in this battle to take down Davos (and possibly what remains of The Hand). We know that Luke won't be making an appearance but here's hoping we get some sort of reference to him becoming Harlem's brand new crime boss!
Meachums In Trouble
Near the start of the trailer, we see Joy Meachum watching over Davos' soldiers being trained and that's no great surprise considering the fact season one ended with the two of them coming to an agreement to kill Danny. Here, it appears as if she and Ward are in some serious trouble but is he in on her plan? Based on how he repaired his relationship with Iron Fist in season one, I'm guessing not.
Plenty Of Badass Action
Something Iron Fist season one did well was the action but it appears as if this follow-up will take things to the next level with plenty of badass fighting scenes between, well, pretty much everyone!
The fights between Danny and Davos definitely appear to be the highlight but Colleen will clearly be involved in her fair share of must-see scenes as well, especially with Misty Knight backing her up.
What did you think of this new trailer for Iron Fist season two? Did you notice anything we missed? As always, be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below.