Why Iron Fist’s new villain is deeply problematic

Why Iron Fist’s new villain is deeply problematic

“Typhoid” Mary Walker—not to be confused with the real historical figure Typhoid Mary—is a new lead character in Iron Fist season 2. Played by Alice Eve, she straddles the hero/villain divide in a more interesting way than Danny Rand’s longtime frenemies Joy and Ward Meachum. However, her comic book origins are a sexist and exploitative depiction of mental … Read more