Looks like Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) is going to need a stiff drink.
Hes such a part of her construction and her dilemma, showrunner Melissa Rosenberg says.
I think just having him come back and be that mirror again is really important.
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And Kilgraves lingering presence wont be Jessicas only problem in season 2.
Jessica is in a pretty dark headspace when we meet her at the top of season 2.
What weve done again is kept the story very personal.
Its still a psychological thriller, but its more of an emotional thriller this time.
In the end, the mystery of Jessica herself may be her hardest case to crack.
See the first image fromJessica Jonesseason 2 below, along with EWs interview with Rosenberg and Ritter.
And I saw the photo that youre running.
[Laughs] Seeing that photo, I was like, Oh my God!
My heart was broken for her all over again.
Melissa, why was it important to bring David back as Kilgrave?
I think just having him come back and be that mirror again is really important.
What was the biggest challenge to diving back into Jessicas world for both of you?
Finding that story is just a huge challenge every time, and it will always be.
It just allowed us to go even deeper, like a happy accident, you know?
And for me, I didThe DefendersandJessica Jonesback-to-back, so I did 12 months straight of Jessica.
Speaking of which, how has Jessicas life changed sinceThe Defenders?
That was our objective.
What do you mean by that?
This season is more emotional.
Its still a psychological thriller, but its more of anemotionalthriller this time.
[Laughs] I just thought of that on the spot!
What else can we expect from season 2?
I have to ask theAvengers: Infinity Wartrailerjust debuted, and it looks like New York comes under attack.
But were very much in our own world.
Its just the nature of our show.
ROSENBERG:Its affirmation.
Its an example of how [Hollywood] can and should work.
Its not that hard, you know?
Its notthathard to do it right.
Jessica Jonesreturns in 2018.
