“Even if episode 7 wasn’t a thrilling deep dive into Jessica’s origin story (which it is), I’d probably still love it just for giving us the delightfully 2000s Trish Walker pop anthem “I Want Your Cray Cray,” complete with mortifying music video.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Strong character development
- Emotional payoff
- Balanced tone
- Compelling future plot setup
- Alisa's legal dilemma
- Narrative resonance
Points of Contention
- Slower pacing
- Limited action sequences
- Questionable decisions
- Slow‑burn opening
- Bloated episode count
- Lower stakes
Professional Reviews
15 reviews from 2 critics85 Laura Prudom 14 reviews · avg IGN “Episode 9 hurts, but it hurts so good.”
“Episode 9 hurts, but it hurts so good.”
All 14 Laura Prudom reviews, aggregated above
“As a character study, few episodes have been as fascinating or painful as “Pray for My Patsy.””
“Season 2 ends with a quieter finale than last season's denouement, but its impact will be felt for a long time to come.”
“Kilgrave's return and Trish's self‑destructive quest for power combine for an electric episode 11.”
“Episode 6 changes the series -- and Jessica -- forever, and pulls it all off with humor and attitude.”
“Jessica Jones may be over on Netflix, but the final season is a fascinating character study that deserves your time.”
“I know we've got mysteries to solve, but I would quite happily watch a whole season of Jessica and her mom bickering across New York, yelling at cabbies and snarking their way towards rebuilding their interrupted bond.”
“Often meandering but undeniably resonant, Jessica Jones Season 2 is a worthy return for Marvel's most complicated hero.”
“Episode 9 hurts, but it hurts so good.”
“Episode 3 gives us some answers about Jessica's past, even while raising intriguing new questions.”
“Jessica Jones still packs a powerful punch, even when it's holding back.”
“A little less conversation, a little more action would've been nice, but we have a feeling this will all pay off later.”
“By leaning into Jessica and Trish's complicated but devoted relationship, the show finds its sweet spot.”
“Jessica Jones doesn't necessarily need Kilgrave to be compelling, but the show's methodical approach to unraveling its central mystery is starting to wear thin.”
“Whatever comes next, it's a safe bet it won't be good for our heroine.”
