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Hero is your word, not mine.
Given superstrength and durability by a sabotaged experiment, a wrongly accused man escapes prison to become a superhero for hire.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Given superstrength and durability by a sabotaged experiment, a wrongly accused man escapes prison to become a superhero for hire.
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Episode 1
As Luke adjusts to his growing fame and tries to shut down the flow of heroin branded with his name, someone from his past reaches out.
Directed by Lucy LiuWritten by Cheo Hodari CokerGuest stars Rosario Dawson, Ron Cephas Jones, Reg E. Cathey, Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Kevin Mambo, Thomas Q. Jones, Jeremiah Craft, Otto Sanchez
Episode 2
Luke tests out his abilities on the ballfield, Misty ruffles feathers at the precinct, and Mariah plans a reunion to boost her image.
Directed by Steph GreenWritten by Akela CooperGuest stars Rosario Dawson, Ron Cephas Jones, Reg E. Cathey, Sahr Ngaujah, Antonique Smith, Thomas Q. Jones, Danny Johnson, Justin Swain
Episode 3
Worried Luke is headed down a dark path, Claire pays a visit to his father. Bushmaster makes a bid for Mariah's guns.
Directed by Marc JobstWritten by Matt OwensGuest stars Rosario Dawson, Jessica Henwick, Ron Cephas Jones, Reg E. Cathey, Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Kevin Mambo, Heather Simms, Antonique Smith
Episode 4
As footage of his fight with Bushmaster goes viral, Luke struggles with the aftereffects and follows a trail of clues to Tilda's shop.
Directed by Salli Richardson-WhitfieldGuest stars Ron Cephas Jones, Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Sahr Ngaujah, Heather Simms, Antonique Smith, Thomas Q. Jones, Justin Swain, Jeremiah Craft
Episode 5
Desperate to drum up quick cash for a lawsuit, Luke weighs an offer from a superfan. Mariah invites Tilda to join the new family business.
Directed by Kasi LemmonsWritten by Ian StokesGuest stars Elden Henson, Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Frank Whaley, Antonique Smith, Thomas Q. Jones, Danny Johnson, Justin Swain, John Clarence Stewart
Episode 6
As a wave of violence rocks Harlem, everyone races to connect the dots between Piranha, Mariah, Bushmaster and the grisly find at the clinic.
Directed by Millicent SheltonWritten by Aïda Mashaka CroalGuest stars Reg E. Cathey, Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Kevin Mambo, Sahr Ngaujah, Heather Simms, Thomas Q. Jones, Jeremiah Craft, John Clarence Stewart
Episode 7
Reeling from the showdown on the bridge, Luke teams up with Misty to find Piranha. The hunt for the snitch heats up. Bushmaster reveals his endgame.
Directed by Rashaad Ernesto GreenGuest stars Reg E. Cathey, Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Kevin Mambo, Sahr Ngaujah, Antonique Smith, Thomas Q. Jones, Justin Swain, Jeremiah Craft
Episode 8
While Shades, Mariah and Misty come to terms with the previous night's events, Bushmaster searches for a way to boost his strength.
Directed by Neema BarnetteGuest stars Reg E. Cathey, Kevin Mambo, Sahr Ngaujah, Antonique Smith, Thomas Q. Jones, Danny Johnson, Justin Swain, Peter Jay Fernandez
Episode 9
Hunkered down in a makeshift safe house, Luke and Misty butt heads over how to handle Mariah. Meanwhile, long-buried family secrets come to light.
Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Matt Owens, Ian StokesGuest stars Reg E. Cathey, Kevin Mambo, Sahr Ngaujah, Heather Simms, Karen Pittman, Antonique Smith, Jamal Warren
Episode 10
Danny Rand insists on helping Luke hunt for Bushmaster -- the Iron Fist way. Mariah sets out to reclaim her empire. Misty pursues a traitor.
Directed by Andy GoddardWritten by Akela CooperGuest stars Finn Jones, Rob Morgan, Sahr Ngaujah, Heather Simms, Karen Pittman, Antonique Smith, Danny Johnson, Justin Swain
Episode 11
Shaken by Mariah's latest act, Luke combs the city for a witness. Flashbacks reveal a fateful encounter between the Stokes and McIver families.
Directed by Stephen SurjikGuest stars Kevin Mambo, Sahr Ngaujah, Heather Simms, Karen Pittman, Mekhi Hewling, Felix Betancourt, Justin Swain, John Clarence Stewart
Episode 12
Luke teams up with an unlikely ally to combat a new strain of heroin. As Shades plows ahead with his plan, a massive party draws everyone to the club.
Directed by Everardo GoutWritten by Aïda Mashaka CroalGuest stars Kevin Mambo, Karen Pittman, Jeremiah Craft, John Clarence Stewart, Henry Yuk, Cassandra Freeman, Darius Kaleb, Ninja N. Devoe
Episode 13
Mariah adapts to her new circumstances and goes to extremes to cover her tracks. Luke takes a new approach to protecting Harlem.
Directed by Alex Garcia LopezWritten by Cheo Hodari CokerGuest stars Stephen Rider, Kevin Mambo, Heather Simms, Karen Pittman, Danny Johnson, Justin Swain, Jeremiah Craft, John Clarence Stewart
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Mike ColterLuke Cage
Alfre WoodardMariah Dillard
Simone MissickMisty Knight
Theo RossiHernan ‘Shades’ Alvarez
Mustafa ShakirJohn 'Bushmaster' McIver
Rosario DawsonClaire Temple
Gabrielle DennisTilda Johnson
Jaiden KaineZip
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