Shows similar to Marvel's Luke Cage

Arrow kickstarted the CW's Arrowverse and tells the story of billionaire playboy Oliver Queen who becomes the Green Arrow to fight crime in Star City. Its combination of action, a charismatic lead, and moral dilemmas about heroism makes it appealing for those who enjoy character-driven superhero dramas.

Spun off from Daredevil, The Punisher follows Frank Castle, a man on a quest for vengeance after the murder of his family. The show's exploration of justice, morality, and violence will strike a chord with Luke Cage fans looking for another brooding antihero.

This Netflix series introduces viewers to the gritty streets of Hell's Kitchen through the eyes of blind lawyer Matt Murdock, who fights crime at night as the masked vigilante Daredevil. Fans of Luke Cage's street-level heroics and complex villains will find a similar vibe in the dark corridors Daredevil defends.

Jessica Jones, another Defender, offers a noir-style detective story within the Marvel Universe. With its strong, flawed characters and a powerful narrative about surviving trauma, viewers who appreciate Luke Cage's deeper themes and superhero action will find a lot to like here.

Iron Fist centers on Danny Rand, who returns to New York City after being presumed dead for 15 years, ready to reclaim his family's company and fight against the criminal elements corrupting the city using his incredible martial arts skills and the mystical force known as the Iron Fist. It’s another Marvel series that delves into corporate corruption and urban crime.

This CW series features Jefferson Pierce, a retired superhero with electrical powers who returns to fighting crime as Black Lightning. The series' focus on family, community, and social issues parallels the community-driven narratives in Luke Cage, albeit in a different setting.