The mocking of Danny Rand in The Defenders has nothing to do with the backlash against Iron Fist.
So, due to schedules, nothing in The Defenders was based on the fans and critics’ reaction to Iron Fist.
However, now that Iron Fist and The Defenders have both aired, and neither has received reviews as glowing as a chi-powered fist, Marvel and Netflix can start to take the feedback on board.
It’s remarkable how much time was allotted for mocking Iron Fist amidst this long-anticipated crossover event.