Finn Jones has responded to negative reviews of Marvel’s Iron Fist (Picture: Netflix)

Finn Jones has responded to the scathing early reviews of Marvel’s Iron Fist, saying they’re viewing the show through a ‘specific lens’.

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The 28-year-old actor, who stars as Danny Rand aka Iron Fist in Marvel’s latest entry in its Netflix TV universe, has hit back at the negative critical reception to the first six episodes of the series.

The show currently stands as the most negatively received Marvel Netflix show yet, with IGN comparing it to a soap opera, while the Verge described the casting of white actor Jones’ as ‘racially uncomfortable’ considering the show draws heavily from a fictional Asian culture.

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When asked about the early reviews by Metro.co.uk, Jones said: ‘Well I think there’s multiple factors. What I will say is these shows are not made for critics, they are first and foremost made for the fans.




‘I also 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.

‘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,’ he added.

Marvel’s Iron Fist is the company’s fourth Netflix series, following Daredevil, Jessica Jones and last year’s Luke Cage.

The heroes played by Finn Jones, Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter and Mike Colter are set to join forces in upcoming series The Defenders later this year, which will see Sigourney Weaver play the towering villain.

Sigourney Weaver, Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter and Finn Jones at New York Comic-Con (Picture: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Netflix)

If you’re craving more delights from Iron Fist however, keep your eyes peeled to Metro.co.uk for the full interview with Finn Jones and co-star Jessica Henwick in the coming days.

Marvel’s Iron Fist releases in full on Netflix March 17.

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