Netflix's latest Marvel show Iron Fist has not exactly had the best reception from critics so far.

And when we say not the best reception, we mean it has been pretty much slated across the board, with the first six episodes currently holding 32% on Metacritic and 14% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Yet star Finn Jones, who plays lead Danny Rand, has his own theory as to why the show has been mauled, and it's all down to Donald Trump, apparently.

"I think the world has changed a lot since we were filming that television show," he told Radio Times. "I'm playing a white American billionaire superhero, at a time when the white American billionaire archetype is public enemy number one, especially in the US.

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"We filmed the show way before Trump's election, and I think it's very interesting to see how that perception, now that Trump's in power, how it makes it very difficult to root for someone coming from white privilege, when that archetype is public enemy number one."

He added: "Danny is a fish out of water, and you don't really understand where he's coming from. But I think there's also a level of intrigue.

"People need to see the full series – Iron Fist doesn't end until the last episode of Defenders. He really goes on a journey of self-discovery, and grows into the role. It's paced out; it's a long journey."

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Many criticisms of Iron Fist focus on the show's portrayal of Asian and Asian-American culture, as well as the fact that Finn Jones - a white actor - was cast in the role over an Asian star.

Jones argued that the show was made for "the fans" and suggested that they view it through a different "lens".

"I think some of the reviews we saw were seeing the show through a very specific lens, and I think when the fans of the Marvel Netflix world and fans of the comic books view the show through the lens of just wanting to enjoy a superhero show, then they will really enjoy what they see," he told Metro.

"I think it's a fantastic show which is really fun and I think it stands up there with the other Defenders' shows without a doubt."

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Many early reviews pointed out a bland origin story and characters, as well as poor action sequences, while some reviewers also suggested that Jones was "miscast" and lacked charisma in the role.

Iron Fist, which focuses on Danny Rand - a martial arts expert who can call upon the power of the iron fist - is the fourth show in Netflix's Marvel superhero slate, following Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage.

They are all due to appear together in crossover series The Defenders.

Iron Fist launches Friday, March 17 on Netflix.

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