Marvel’s Netflix series are known for their dynamic opening credits, andLuke Cageis no different.Mike Colter’s Power Man series will drop all of its Season 1 episodes tomorrow on the streaming platform, but today you can watch the opener online.
While cutting between dreamy imagery of the Apollo Theater, the New York City skyline, and the intersection of Lennox Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard in Harlem, the title sequence offers a close-up of Luke’s indestructible body as scenes from the city are projected on his skin. A Tribe Called Quest’sAli Shaheed Muhammadand Ghostface Killah colleagueAdrian Youngehelped craftthe series’ soundtrack, and the music layered the opening graphics reflect its hip-hop, funk, and jazz influences.
Watch it below:
After appearing inJessica Jones, Colter reprises his role of Luke Cage in this Harlem-set story.Mahershala Aliplays the villainCornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes,Alfre Woodardplays a local politicianMariah Dillard,Simone Missickplays Misty Knight,Theo Rossiplays Shades,Frank Whaleyplays Rafael Scarfe, andRosario Dawsonreprises her role of Claire Temple after appearing in bothDaredevilandJessica Jones. So far,early reviewsare pegging this as another win for Marvel.
Soon, Luke will team up with the two Hell’s Kitchen heroes that came before, as well as Iron Fist (a.k.a. Danny Rand), for Netflix’sThe Defenderscrossover miniseries.
Here’s the official plot description forLuke Cage:
After a sabotaged experiment leaves him with super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage (Mike Colter) becomes a fugitive trying to rebuild his life in modern day Harlem, New York City. But he is soon pulled out of the shadows and must fight a battle for the heart of his city – forcing him to confront a past he had tried to bury.
And for comparison, check out theDaredevilandJessica Jonesopening credits below:
