Marvel's: The Defenders

Ep 3 & 4

A big improvement on the previous Eps, not only was the pacing on point but story moved along and both Eps felt like they had a lot more energy and life.
It's about time the characters met and they did it with right amount of humour and chemistry.
Sigourney Weaver once again commands both Eps thus is why she's such a great actress and perfect the role.

Ep 5 - Ep 8

Really enjoyed the Eps the few issues I had were i wish they did a better job with explaining some of characters motivations the action scenes were great along with the chemistry with the characters, also something's not explained.
The finale was a little mixed for with what they wanted Iron Fist for as key and reveal of what happens was a little anti climatic and wish there was more pay off. Half the finale was great with the fight scenes but it's done in the first 20 mins and after that nothing happens wish they had stretched out the action. I wish the first 3 Eps had been more like Ep 4-6 which had the right balance drama and action. Aside from that it was good but could have been better, the bench mark for me is still Daredevil seasons 1 & 2 which has the perfect blend of drama & story, action and pacing.
Luke Cage & Iron Fist really need to team up together great chemistry, same with Jessica Jones & Daredevil.

Just finished all 8 and I really enjoyed it after having doubts given the slowish start.

Thought Iron First and Luke Cage both worked better in this than in their own series (both of which I thought were a little weak), and overall this was another very good Marvel Netflix tie up.

Daredevil Seasons 1and 2 are still the benchmark for me so far, very closely followed by Jessica Jones Season 1.

9/10

Edit - just realised I've repeated your words Kal! Oops! Should have read your post more closely!