It appears most people are aware of and have taken part in the widespread phenomenon referred to as "Netflix & Chill"; perhaps it wasn't Nextflix for you but spanning from On Demand programs to DVR as well as HBOgo to Amazon Prime the basics are the same across the board: watch, chill, repeat.
In my latest "Netflix & Chill" session I stumbled across the Jessica Jones Series. To my knowledge it's a Netflix Original series meaning it only airs on Netflix; similar to how Orange is the New Black started out. This series is also a Marvel Series which boils down to: it's got superheroes; Jessica Jones is one herself!
Without giving too much away about the series, which I'm halfway thru in just 2 weekends, she's trying to use her powers for good and attempting to live a regular human life with the exception of "taking out" Kilgrave which appears to be the villain. So far this series has everything from love to scandal and lost paired with a bunch of twists and turns throughout the plot.
As the story continues to reel me in; I can't resist the question: if I could choose a super power what would it be? And would I use it for good or evil?
On first thought the latter question seems pretty easy- I'd be a "good guy"; however let's not forget that so often "good guys" sometimes finish last and often times go rogue which leads to a pathway of the villain lifestyle. On the other hand if you pick a villain life going in, you know what you're up against from the beginning; you'd likely prepare and move forward with your ultimate plan. However I'm a firm believer that in the end good always conquers evil; it's just the natural order of things.
The more puzzling question is which superpower would I pick? Of course I don't think i can recall any movie or book/story where individuals head out to order their superpower similar to how one can order a sandwich at a shop. But what if they could?! Would people take the invitation to do so seriously? I mean- often times, superheroes live a life filled with strife.
Today, I would rise to the occasion or at least try my very best. I think I currently have the mentality of a hero everyday so if asked to become a superhero I'd be up for the challenge. I'd request the power of invisibility, I think this would give me the upper hand in lots of situations, those superhero related and in the context of everyday.
What do you think? Would you answer the call or ignore the invitation to become a super? What would your requested superpower be? Do you think you would do good or evil?
P.S. Don't forget to check out Jessica Jones.
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