Iron Fist: Season 2 (2018)
TV SeriesOptionalNetflix era
Danny Rand protects New York from Davos, who has stolen the power of the Iron Fist. It’s a 2018 season from Marvel’s Netflix era. Marvel added it to its official timeline in 2024, but the films don’t need it, so it isn’t in our main 81-title order. At 10 episodes, about 7h 30m in all, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Release date | September 7, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 10 × ~45 min |
Why it’s worth knowing about
Danny Rand and Colleen Wing face Davos. Short and better received than the first season.
About Iron Fist: Season 2
Season two picks up after The Defenders, with Danny trying to fill the gap Matt Murdock left behind. He has moved into Colleen Wing's Chinatown dojo and is fighting street crime as a gang war breaks out between the Golden Tigers and the Hatchets. His old K'un-Lun rival, Davos, believes the Iron Fist is his by right and teams up with Joy Meachum to take it. Meanwhile, Mary Walker, a mysterious newcomer with a past as an operative in Sokovia, gets close to Danny.
M. Raven Metzner took over as showrunner from Scott Buck, and the season was cut to 10 episodes, released on September 7, 2018. Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick, Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup and Sacha Dhawan return, Simone Missick joins as Misty Knight, and Alice Eve plays Mary. Clayton Barber, who had coordinated fights on Black Panther, was brought in to fix the action. Reviews were still mixed, at 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, but critics saw it as a big step up. Netflix canceled the series on October 12, 2018.
Good to know
- Its Rotten Tomatoes score jumped from season 1's 20% to about 55%, one of the biggest season-to-season improvements of its time.
- Each episode is named after a comic issue Danny Rand appeared in.
- Misty Knight and Colleen Wing team up here as the Daughters of the Dragon.
- Alice Eve's Mary Walker is the series' version of Typhoid Mary, a character with dissociative identity disorder.
How to watch it
Watch this after The Defenders, which sets up Danny's promise to protect the city. It's a better watch than season 1, with tighter episodes and better fights, and Colleen and Misty's partnership is the highlight. Fans of street-level martial arts stories and anyone who liked Henwick in season 1 should enjoy it.
Where to watch Iron Fist: Season 2 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Iron Fist: Season 2 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Iron Fist: Season 2 FAQ
Why was Iron Fist canceled after season 2?
Netflix canceled it in October 2018, even though Marvel wanted it to continue. Jones and Metzner had pitched a third season built around Danny and Ward as a buddy story.
Who plays Typhoid Mary in Iron Fist?
Alice Eve plays Mary Walker, the show's version of Typhoid Mary.
Do I need to watch The Defenders before Iron Fist season 2?
Yes, ideally. The season starts after The Defenders, with Danny trying to fill in for the missing Matt Murdock.
Can you skip Iron Fist: Season 2?
Yes. It’s been on Marvel’s official timeline since 2024, but none of the films depend on it.
How many episodes does Iron Fist: Season 2 have?
Iron Fist: Season 2 has 10 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Is Iron Fist: Season 2 part of the MCU?
Marvel added the Netflix shows to its official Disney+ timeline in 2024, so they now count as part of the MCU. We keep them out of our main 81-title order because the films don’t depend on them; our Netflix canon guide explains the details.