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1. ROMAINE WEDDERBURN

2. Marvel's Luke Cage, is an American web
television series created for Netflix by Cheo
Hodari Coker, based on the Marvel
Comics character of the same name. It is set in
the Marvel Cinematic Universe, sharing
continuity with the films of the franchise and is
the third in a series of shows that will lead up to
a Defenders crossover miniseries. The series is
produced by Marvel Television in association
with ABC Studios.

3. Luke cage is a series on Netflix that consists of
thirteen episodes in the first season and is yet to
release a second a season.

4. The main genres of Luke cage are:
- Action
- drama
The sub genres of Luke cage are:
- Crime
- Supernatural/Superhero

5. When a sabotaged experiment gives him super
strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage becomes
a fugitive attempting to rebuild his life in Harlem and
must soon confront his past and fight a battle for the
heart of his city.
Luke is portrayed as a caring person that will do
anything to protect his city and everyone that he
cares about.

6. The structure of Luke cage is circular, due to the
fact there are many characters that have different
roles, however Luke cage is the main one.
The theme of Luke cage is good vs evil. This is
easily identified due to the fact that Luke cage is
always fighting criminals in order to protect others
(the good) or his city.

7. Narrative problem:
- Nearly died whilst in prison but instead gained
superpowers.
Good vs Evil:
- In episode 6 Luke saves his nurse from when he was
in hospital and a police officer by stepping in front of a
speeding car which would have killed both the nurse
and officer.
New York/Harlem:
- Representation of the place
Masked Superhero:
- Luke cage does not wear ask but does wear a black
hoodie and keeps his head down to create a
mysterious look and leave people wondering who it is.