Marvel's Luke Cage

S01E06: Suckas Need Bodyguards

After Cottonmouth and Scarfe's bloody clash, Luke realizes that saving the community may turn former allies into enemies, and enemies into allies.

Overview

Given superstrength and durability by a sabotaged experiment, a wrongly accused man escapes prison to become a superhero for hire.

Episodes

Moment of Truth

S01E01 Moment of Truth

September 30, 2016 7.2 55 min
With tension building in the streets of Harlem thanks to ruthless club owner Cottonmouth, Luke finds it increasingly difficult to live a quiet life.
Code of the Streets

S01E02 Code of the Streets

September 30, 2016 7.3 59 min
Luke is pulled deeper into the fight for his neighborhood when, as a favor to an old friend, he tries to help a kid who's in trouble with Cottonmouth.
Who's Gonna Take the Weight?

S01E03 Who's Gonna Take the Weight?

September 30, 2016 7.7 57 min
In the aftermath of a chaotic event at a favorite Harlem hangout, Luke heeds the call to action -- and hits Cottonmouth where he'll feel it most.
Step in the Arena

S01E04 Step in the Arena

September 30, 2016 7.6 53 min
As he rescues a victim of Cottonmouth's vengeance, Luke remembers his earlier life and the conspiracy that led to his superhuman strength.
Just to Get a Rep

S01E05 Just to Get a Rep

September 30, 2016 7.3 52 min
Cottonmouth strikes back at Luke by taking his vengeance out on the people of Harlem, while detectives Knight and Scarfe face an unexpected threat.
Suckas Need Bodyguards

S01E06 Suckas Need Bodyguards

September 30, 2016 7.3 54 min
After Cottonmouth and Scarfe's bloody clash, Luke realizes that saving the community may turn former allies into enemies, and enemies into allies.
Manifest

S01E07 Manifest

September 30, 2016 7.4 52 min
Mariah's political career comes under fire, and Cottonmouth picks up information that could put Luke on the run.
Blowin' Up the Spot

S01E08 Blowin' Up the Spot

September 30, 2016 7.2 49 min
Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.
DWYCK

S01E09 DWYCK

September 30, 2016 7.1 66 min
With Luke wounded and on the run, Misty faces a soul-searching interrogation. Mariah's rise to power takes a dark turn.
Take It Personal

S01E10 Take It Personal

September 30, 2016 7.1 48 min
Luke gets closer to the truth about Reva and her part in his fate, while Mariah wrestles with the morality of her new role. Misty hunts for Luke.
Now You're Mine

S01E11 Now You're Mine

September 30, 2016 7.5 51 min
In one bold move, a friend from his past puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in dire straits, and Harlem's safety in jeopardy.
Soliloquy of Chaos

S01E12 Soliloquy of Chaos

September 30, 2016 7.4 62 min
Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood's power players throw the city into confusion.
You Know My Steez

S01E13 You Know My Steez

September 30, 2016 7.1 46 min
With all of Harlem bearing witness, Luke takes on the fight of his life in hopes of emerging as the defender his city needs.

Cast

Mike Colter
Mike Colter
Luke Cage
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Mariah Dillard
Simone Missick
Simone Missick
Misty Knight
Theo Rossi
Theo Rossi
Hernan ‘Shades’ Alvarez
Mustafa Shakir
Mustafa Shakir
John 'Bushmaster' McIver

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