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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 Sep 2, 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
With tension building in the streets of Harlem thanks to ruthless club owner Cottonmouth, Luke finds it increasingly difficult to live a quiet life.
Directed by Paul McGuiganWritten by Cheo Hodari CokerGuest stars Frankie Faison, Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones, Frank Whaley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Arethea Brooks, Chris Chirdon, S. Robert Morgan
Episode 2
Luke is pulled deeper into the fight for his neighborhood when, as a favor to an old friend, he tries to help a kid who's in trouble with Cottonmouth.
Directed by Paul McGuiganWritten by Cheo Hodari CokerGuest stars Frankie Faison, Ron Cephas Jones, Rob Morgan, Frank Whaley, Lynn Marocola, Jermel Howard, Warner Miller, Hugues Faustin
Episode 3
In the aftermath of a chaotic event at a favorite Harlem hangout, Luke heeds the call to action -- and hits Cottonmouth where he'll feel it most.
Directed by Guillermo NavarroWritten by Matt OwensGuest stars Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones, Frank Whaley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Jacob Vargas, Brian Marc, Jason Altman, Darik Bernard
Episode 4
As he rescues a victim of Cottonmouth's vengeance, Luke remembers his earlier life and the conspiracy that led to his superhuman strength.
Directed by Vincenzo NataliWritten by Charles MurrayGuest stars Frank Whaley, Michael Kostroff, Chance Kelly, Craig muMs Grant, Thomas Q. Jones, Marston Fobbs, Clifton Cutrary, Harry Sutton Jr.
Episode 5
Cottonmouth strikes back at Luke by taking his vengeance out on the people of Harlem, while detectives Knight and Scarfe face an unexpected threat.
Directed by Marc JobstWritten by Jason HorwitchGuest stars Rosario Dawson, Sonja Sohn, Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones, Frank Whaley, Stephen Grove Malloy, Kelvin McGrue, Stephen Hill
Episode 6
After Cottonmouth and Scarfe's bloody clash, Luke realizes that saving the community may turn former allies into enemies, and enemies into allies.
Directed by Sam MillerGuest stars Rosario Dawson, Sonja Sohn, Rachael Taylor, Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones, Frank Whaley, Manny Perez, Danny Henriquez
Episode 7
Mariah's political career comes under fire, and Cottonmouth picks up information that could put Luke on the run.
Directed by Andy GoddardWritten by Akela CooperGuest stars Rosario Dawson, Sonja Sohn, Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Jacob Vargas, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Danny Johnson
Episode 8
Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.
Directed by Magnus MartensGuest stars Rosario Dawson, Sonja Sohn, Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones, Danny Johnson, R. Marcos Taylor, Robert M. Jimenez, Tristan Laurence Perez
Episode 9
With Luke wounded and on the run, Misty faces a soul-searching interrogation. Mariah's rise to power takes a dark turn.
Directed by Tom ShanklandGuest stars Rosario Dawson, Jaiden Kaine, Michael Kostroff, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Jacob Vargas, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Tyler Evans, Guy Fernandez
Episode 10
Luke gets closer to the truth about Reva and her part in his fate, while Mariah wrestles with the morality of her new role. Misty hunts for Luke.
Directed by Stephen SurjikGuest stars Rosario Dawson, Michael Kostroff, Jacob Vargas, Natalie Paul, J. Bernard Calloway, Rafael Benoit, Gene Harrison, Helmar Augustus Cooper
Episode 11
In one bold move, a friend from his past puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in dire straits, and Harlem's safety in jeopardy.
Directed by George Tillman Jr.Guest stars Rosario Dawson, Jaiden Kaine, Stephen Rider, Clark Jackson, Andrew Pang, Jared Blake DiCroce, Michael-Scott Druckenmiller, Akua Santewa
Episode 12
Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood's power players throw the city into confusion.
Directed by Phil AbrahamWritten by Akela CooperGuest stars Jaiden Kaine, Ron Cephas Jones, Rob Morgan, Jacob Vargas, Edelen McWilliams, Method Man, Heather B., Roberto De Felice
Episode 13
With all of Harlem bearing witness, Luke takes on the fight of his life in hopes of emerging as the defender his city needs.
Directed by Clark JohnsonGuest stars Rosario Dawson, Ron Cephas Jones, Michael Kostroff, Lynn Marocola, Justin Swain, Jeremiah Craft, John Clarence Stewart, Deborah Ayorinde
Episode information updated Sep 18, 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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