Life inside is inside. Prison has its own set of rules that no one in the outside world would ever understand. We’re out now. It’s different. I’m different.

I never meant to make my trouble your trouble. Pretty sure your trouble is my trouble now.

Mike Colter in Luke Cage Season 2 (2018)

Between the Dillards and the Stokes, I never felt really accepted. I loved the Johnsons, but I was always Mariah’s.

Time is never really  w a s t e d.

EXCLUSIVE: One week after Iron Fist was canned and the same day that the long awaited third season of Daredevil launched, Netflix has canceled Luke Cage.

“Unfortunately, Marvel’s Luke Cage will not return for a third season,” said Marvel and the streaming service on Friday. “Everyone at Marvel Television and Netflix is grateful to the dedicated showrunner, writers, cast and crew who brought Harlem’s Hero to life for the past two seasons, and to all the fans who have supported the series.”

People needed someone that didn’t require a warrant or shield to get things done. Call it what you will, but like it or not, I finally accepted that that someone had to be me.

They Reminisce Over You Luke Cage (season 2, episode 13)

Man, every time you do your thing, it’s eBay paradise.

You broke my nose!

Everybody take a good look.

You looking for Dontrell, ain’t you? He’s always beating on that poor girl. And her boy. Do you know where I can find him?

Luke Cage: S02.E09 (2018) // The Defenders: S01.E05 (2017)

6 DAYS BEFORE IRON FIST SEASON 2!

“You seem different, you seem settled.” - Luke Cage, S02E10

You need me out there. You want me out there. Because without me, God help Harlem. God help us all.