In Luke Cage season 1 episode 5,”Step Into the Arena,” Che specifically tells Luke that participating in and winning secret fights organized by Rackham can result in getting “bitches,” corroborated earlier by Rackham himself when he tells Luke if he wants “pussy,” he can get him some. However, in Luke Cage season 2 episode 6, “The Basement,” we learn that Shades and Comanche were exclusive during their time in Seagate, involved in a long-term sexual relationship in conjunction with their 30+ year friendship as well as Che’s seemingly one-sided love for Shades (that we later learn was not one-sided). In this essay I will--












