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Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones is an American television series created by Melissa Rosenberg for Netflix, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jessica Jones is an American television series created by Melissa Rosenberg for Netflix, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and follows Jessica Jones, a former superhero who works as a private investigator in New York City. The series ran for three seasons from 2015 to 2019.

Premise

The series follows Jessica Jones after the end of her brief superhero career, as she runs Alias Investigations in New York City. The character is portrayed as dealing with trauma while taking cases involving people with powers.

Production

Melissa Rosenberg created the series and served as showrunner. Marvel Television produced it with ABC Studios and Tall Girls Productions for Netflix.

Release

The first season premiered on November 20, 2015, followed by the second on March 8, 2018, and the third on June 14, 2019. The series completed its run after three seasons.

Marvel Cinematic Universe connection

Jessica Jones is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe continuity and was designed as part of the set of Marvel Netflix series that built toward The Defenders crossover.

Key facts

  • Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the second Marvel Netflix series.
  • Krysten Ritter stars as Jessica Jones, a former superhero turned private investigator.
  • The series ran for three seasons from 2015 to 2019.
  • It led into the crossover miniseries The Defenders.
  • The story focuses on trauma, investigation, and conflicts involving people with powers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jessica Jones?
Jessica Jones is a Marvel-based American television series created by Melissa Rosenberg and released on Netflix.
Who plays Jessica Jones?
Krysten Ritter portrays Jessica Jones in the series.
How many seasons does the series have?
The series has three seasons.
When did Jessica Jones first air?
The first season premiered on November 20, 2015.
Is Jessica Jones part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Yes. The series is set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Jones_(TV_series)
    Supports: Creator, premise, MCU setting, production companies, season premiere dates, and series run.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Jones
    Supports: The character basis and broader franchise context.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/marvels_jessica_jones
    Supports: Series synopsis, creator, network, and release date.
  4. Wikipedia — https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Jones_(TV_series)
    Supports: Cast detail, premiere date, MCU placement, and production credits.