We interrupt the mass exodus to Wakanda to remind you that other things are happening in the world of Marvel Entertainment besides “Black Panther.” For example: “Jessica Jones” is returning to Netflix.

While it is no easy feat to be the first thing that Marvel releases after the historic hype and box-office success of King T’Challa’s cinematic debut, “Jessica Jones” was once like “Black Panther” – something new that we hadn’t seen. The show’s 2015 debut was a much more adult Marvel experience, filled with grit, noir and sex that leaped past the boundaries of the comic giant’s general PG-13 experience and paved the way for “The Punisher.”

But that was then. And while it’s more of the same in Season 2, it lacks shock value. Krysten Ritter still brings her A-game as the titular character, another knock-it-out-of-the-park casting decision for Marvel’s live-action worlds. She’s as alienating as ever in the lead role, making few friends, drinking heavily, still throwing people through doors (a comic-book tradition) and having the occasional random hookup on the side. Her sarcastic responses to everyone might be her most impressive super power.

Because of her killing of Season 1 villain Killgrave (David Tennant), many New Yorkers fear Jones, perceiving the former superhero as a lethal vigilante. “Murderer” is a label that makes her uncomfortable, adding to her stress.

The absence of Killgrave at first seems to be what’s missing from Season 2. A villain – always the key to any superhero adaptation – is replaced by Jones’ investigation of her past, looking deeply into the accident that gave her super powers.

That theme becomes somewhat tiring in the first few episodes until it leads Jones to learning there are others like her – and one woman who is even stronger. The discovery of that mystery woman starts to make things interesting. You’ll likely be most interested in her rather than Jones’ daily grind, running a private-eye business and having continual trouble with the law.

The new season’s best highlight is the supporting cast. Australian actor Eka Darville has a standout performance as Malcolm Ducasse, who lives in Jones’ building and, though a drug addict in Season 1, is now clean and Jones’ right-hand man in her business. Feeling indebted to Jones for saving his life, Ducasse – when he’s not being a ladies’ man – uses Jones’ private-eye work to keep his mind off drugs and repay her for having faith in him. His importance to the story is surprising and enjoyable.

Another gift from Australia is supporting actress Rachael Taylor, returning to her role as Jones’ childhood friend, Trish Walker. Season 2 continues to look at her ruined youth as a child actor with a mother who didn’t have her best interest in mind. It’s hard to know whether that will continue to define Walker’s role or if she’ll finally embrace her superhero identity of Hellcat.

For now, “Jessica Jones” continues to take an “Iron Fist” approach to Walker, but she shows signs of wanting to be a bigger part of the action. And while “Jessica Jones” isn’t about masks or capes and doesn’t need Hellcat, it sure wouldn’t hurt to bring her in, especially during this season, which lags at the start.

This show is still good and worth a stream when Season 2 makes its debut Thursday.