Even though it has its moments of not-quite-ready-for-the-big-time, I'm hooked. Stand-out performances from the always-stellar Alfre Woodard and Mahershala Ali help.
Luke Cage is great television, managing to continue Marvel's streak of using superheroes to explore complex, nuanced themes while also standing out amid other shows mining the black experience to great effect.
One of Luke Cage's greatest triumphs is its use of music, which resonates more prominently and energetically than in any previous Marvel screen property.