Malcolm Ducasse

"I could have died with my parents still thinking that I was all the things that he made me. I broke their hearts, but you know what? I'd rather face their pain and anger than this loneliness that I feel around you."

- Malcolm Ducasse

Malcolm Joseph Ducasse is a neighbor of Jessica Jones, who suffered from drug-addiction ever since falling under the power of Kilgrave. Once he had broken his connection with Kilgrave with the help of Jones, he set about righting his wrongs by helping others affected by Kilgrave's powers, including Jones.

Wanting to Help People
"They're idiots and I'm just the only asshole in the world that didn't know it?"

- Malcolm Ducasse Malcolm Ducasse grew up in a household that was conscientious toward helping others. His mother said prayers in church for the sick and dying; his father worked on community projects for the poor. These experiences helped to shape an individual who desired to help others and abhorred selfishness.

Stalking Jessica Jones
Ducasse was once a social worker. While out and about one evening, Ducasse was cornered by two thieves demanding his wallet. They beat him up and decided to kill Ducasse before Jessica Jones arrived to stop them. Before she could help him any further, Kilgrave arrived and took off with her.

Once Jones was released from Kilgrave's control, Kilgrave found Ducasse and put him under his control. Ducasse became a junkie and Kilgrave became his primary source of drugs, which the latter supplied in exchange for pictures of Jones. Ducasse spied on her and even moved into her apartment building. Ducasse and Kilgrave met everyday around 10 in the morning at varying locations for the exchange.

Creamy Peanut Butter
"God damn it, Malcolm. You scared the shit out of me." "What are you doing in my apartment?" "This is my apartment."

- Jessica Jones and Malcolm Ducasse

One morning, Ducasse mistakenly entered Jessica Jones' apartment instead of his own, went into her refrigerator, and, with a knife, began eating her peanut butter, noting that it was creamy, not crunchy, as he usually had. Jones approached him, causing Ducasse to jump back in shock and ask why she was in his apartment; Jones corrected him. Jones then escorted him from her apartment as a couple knocked on the door, wondering if they had found Jones in order to hire her as a P.I..

A few days later, Ducasse entered the elevator that contained Jones and noticed that she looked disheveled; Jones told him that she was in need of money, so Ducasse offered her a television that he had stolen earlier. Jones refused the offer and rode silently beside Ducasse.

Hearing Noise
Ducasse heard the arguments of Robyn and Ruben on the floor above his apartment; Ducasse was so high though that he could not distinguish those sounds from his own mental chaos. As he stepped into the hallway, he saw Jessica Jones passing and asked her which was true; she told him both.

Creating Distractions
"You're a good person, Jessica Jones." "You're high."

- Malcolm Ducasse and Jessica Jones Ducasse was high one day when he attempted to cross a street; a bicyclist nearly collided with him and fell from his bicycle. Though Ducasse apologized profusely, the bicyclist cornered and lectured him about their differences. Jessica Jones saw the confrontation and grabbed the bicyclist, forcing him to leave Ducasse alone and continue his journey.

Later, Ducasse was hungry and went to the apartment of Robyn and Ruben while she slept to obtain peanut butter. His presence scared Robyn, but Ruben escorted him from the apartment downstairs. As they entered the fifth floor of the apartment building, Ducasse was given instructions on how to walk by Ruben who was holding him upright. Jones came over to assist and placed Ducasse inside his apartment.

Soon after, Jones took Ducasse to a hospital; he did not understand why he was there because he felt that he only needed sleep and he disliked hospitals. Suddenly, Jones pushed him down and he collided with a nurse pushing a medicine cart. Ducasse and the nurse were surrounded by others who attempted to help them. As Ducasse sat with someone assisting him, Jones looked towards him as she left the hospital.

The next day, Ducasse was attempting to enter his apartment, but could not find the right key; he worked on locating the right key on his keychain for almost five minutes. Meanwhile, a woman stood outside the Alias Investigations Office. Jones walked and spoke briefly to the woman before letting her inside. Jones then approached Ducasse and used a key she had to let him inside his place. When Jones asked about his welfare, he wondered why she was asking; she said that she did not want to be his excuse to get high. Ducasse told her that he did not need a reason.

Suspected to Spying
Ducasse was at the entrance of Jessica Jones' Apartment Building when Jessica Jones and Will Simpson entered. Simpson noticed that Ducasse seemed to be observing them and demanded to know what Ducasse was doing. Jones separated the two and told Ducasse to get some sleep; Ducasse noted that Simpson did not like him.

Inside his apartment, Ducasse left pictures of Jones on his printer.

Followed to Kilgrave
Every morning, a quarter to 10:00, Ducasse performed his usual routine of visiting Kilgrave for the exchange. Unbeknownst to him, he was being tailed by Jones. Ducasse briefly stopped at the center of the park before meeting with Kilgrave at the section of the park where the older fellas play chess. Ducasse handed Kilgrave a large yellow envelope, and in return, Kilgrave handed him back a smaller one. The following morning, a quarter to 10:00, Ducasse went back to the park, where a woman under the compulsion of Kilgrave told him to meet him at the kiosk. At a new stand in Central Park, he stood by as the stand owner scolded and insulted Kilgrave, witnessing as Kilgrave then commanded the owner to throw hot coffee in his face before walking away. Days later, like clockwork, a quarter to 10:00, Ducasse went to meet with Kilgrave., first stopping in the park, where he got word of Kilgrave's location from someone under his compulsion. Still, Ducasse remained unaware that he was being followed by Jones. Ducasse then met with Kilgrave outside a cafe, with Jones not far behind, and her team, waiting for her word to act. Just like before, Ducasse handed over a large orange envelope and Kilgrave gave him back a smaller one in return. Before they could complete the transaction, Jones arrived just as Kilgrave is shot with a tranquilizer.

Jessica Jones' Test
Ducasse returned to his apartment and called Tweaky to bring him a supply of drugs, since he did not get the drugs that Kilgrave usually provided; Tweaky arrived, but became upset upon learning that Ducasse did not have any money. He tried to bargain with the drug dealer, telling her that she could have his television and computer printer in exchange for the supply; Tweaky laughed, citing that she did not need a printer and her television was better. Ducasse became anxious and thrashed his arms; the sudden move caused Tweaky to draw her gun and threaten to castrate Ducasse if he continued to act up. Suddenly, Jessica Jones entered the apartment and disarmed Tweaky. As Jones escorted Tweaky out, the drug dealer taunted Ducasse by saying that if Jones had money, she could buy the drugs for him. As Ducasse attempted to go after her, Jones proceeded to throw him against his bed; Ducasse told her that she could not save him again this time. Jones proceeded to handcuff Ducasse to the toilet in her bathroom to keep him from attempting to get high. Without the drugs, Ducasse's body began to suffer. Ducasse attempted to convince Jones that he was no longer a good person, pointing out that most of the time he took pictures of her for Kilgrave just so he would supply him with the drugs. Jones then proceeded to explain to Ducasse that during the months that she was enthralled by Kilgrave, that there was some part of her willpower that fought to escape from him and that she was still fighting. She further revealed that if Ducasse gave up on himself, then she will lose as Kilgrave only ruined him so that she would have another death on her hands. Jones presented him a choice: fight the addiction and become an altruistic and kind human being again or take the drugs that she had paid for him. After some initial thought, Ducasse took Jones words to heart and fought his addiction the entire night and threw the drugs away, effectively setting him on the path of getting himself clean through willpower. Ducasse, still with Jones, explained the beauty behind Kilgrave's powers. No one knows how he does it. It can't be explained, so it can't be believed, though Jones only needed to know where he did it, so that she could catch him. Ducasse suggested that they pool their information on Kilgrave so that maybe they could hone in on his limitations. However, Jones was far past discussing Kilgrave. Then, there was a knock at the door. On the other side was Luke Cage. He wanted to hire Jones. However, Ducasse didn't trust Cage, as he suspected that he might've been under Kilgrave's compulsion. As it turned out, he wasn't, and Jones sent Ducasse home. Ducasse approached Cage to ask if he's been approached by Kilgrave as he still remained uncertain that Cage was acting of his own free will. Cage seemed baffled by Ducasse's line of questioning, though he could tell that Ducasse was interested in Jones. And so, he warned him to tread lightly and not get attached. Ducasse then told Cage to reserve whatever issues he had as Jones had already been through hell, and saved Ducasse from the same. Cage asked if this hell he referred to had anything to do with Kilgrave, which it did. The following morning, Ducasse revealed to Jones that he attended one of the meetings for the Kilgrave survivors as Jones had previously suggested. That night, Ducasse attended another meeting for the Kilgrave survivors. He shared his story with them, how Kilgrave turned him into a liar, addict, and thief. However, the question remained if that was in Ducasse to begin with or if that's part of who he is now.

Helping Jessica Jones
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Search for Ruben
Knowing of Ruben's demise, Ducasse continued to keep his death a secret from Robyn, helping her out in posting flyers around the area for any information on Ruben's whereabouts.

One night with the remaining members of the Kilgrave Victim Support Group, Ducasse asked around if anyone wanted to continue to share their story. When no one volunteered, he willingly shared his story, mentioning his recent help with a friend; he told them that Kilgrave had planned to frame her for the death of their neighbor and that he kept it a secret for a while, having dumped his body in the river. Unaware, Robyn revealed that she had heard everything and intervened. Distraught, she quickly blamed Ducasse for betraying her in dumping his body and attack the group for their lack of anger for what they had gone through. Robyn continued to question Jones and her lack in informing the group on Kilgrave. Rebelling against Ducasse's wishes, she managed to bring Donald and Jackson alongside her to storm Alias Investigations Office to attack Jones.

Only seconds ahead of them, Ducasse warned Jones that Robyn and two others were planning to attack. While Robyn had knocked Jones unconscious, Ducasse was unable to fend off Jackson and Donald. Now, a freed Kilgrave, Ducasse, Robyn, Donald, and Jackson were enthralled and taken away.

Enthralled Again
At Niku, he, alongside Donald, Jackson, and Robyn, were forced to stand atop a counter with nooses around their necks. They watched as Kilgrave dined with Hope Shlottman by his side. Eventually, Jessica Jones arrived with Albert Thompson. While the two negotiated, Kilgrave ordered the four to step forward when Jones threatened to harm him. After Thompson was forced to walk to his son's side, Jones had believed that Shlottman would freed; however, when Shlottman breaks a wine glass and used the stub to stab her neck, Ducasse and the others did as commanded and stepped forward, unable to free themselves. Jones managed to knock the pipe from the ceiling and grounded the victims before rushing to Shlottman, unable to save her from bleeding out. Ducasse comforted Robyn, having experienced Kilgrave's control.

After Jones cleaned her hands of Shlottman's blood, she quickly tried to persuade the others to follow along and tell the police a lie: a girl came into Niku, had too many drinks, and willingly committed suicide before they could intervene. Despite a few protests, Ducasse convinced everyone to do so. Each told the story before separating.

Robyn
Later, Ducasse informed Jones that he was leaving New York City after developing feeling lonely since meeting her. Ready to leave his apartment, he heard Robyn arguing with a postal delivery woman upstairs and escalates the situation, informing Robyn that the package was for Ruben. Sitting alongside her, he listened to her speak about Ruben.

Ducasse brought Robyn to the dump site, allowing her to say a prayer.

Alias Investigations
Having been freed by Hogarth, Jones returned to her apartment-office, stressed yet relieved that she had removed Kilgrave as a threat. Receiving a load of voice mails and calls from potential clients demanding her help, Jones sat at her desk, too drained to give any of them a response; Ducasse approached her phone and answered a call for Jones, asking the caller how the agency could help with their case.



John Raymond's Case
Letting himself inside Alias Investigations Office, Ducasse took the kitchen, informing Jones that he was only there for a soda. He traveled, however, to Jones and glanced over her shoulder at her laptop, questioning if she had taken another case. Requesting he not be by her shoulder, she informed Ducasse that she originally did not want to take the case but received a call warning that Jones not take the case on. He recommended that she should attempt to trace where the call was made. After learning it originated from a payphone, Ducasse disclosed a place he used to visit during his enthrall; Jones grabbed her jacket and left, asking Ducasse to leave as she went. When Jones returned to her apartment building, she takes note that the door was ajar and becomes alert. Entering inside, she sighed, believing it was Ducasse letting himself inside. However, she found Ducasse is taken hostage by her suspect John Raymond. As Jones tried to disengage Raymond, Ducasse made a comment that he was barely on the payroll for working for Alias Investigations. Soon, everyone witnessed as Elektra slashed the locks and Raymond fire a bullet into his head. Though Ducasse asked if Jones was well, she stormed after Elektra. Both Jones and Ducasse are taken into police custody for questioning.

Under Police Protection
Under the request of Jessica Jones, Ducasse went to the 29th Precinct Police Station, meeting with Trish Walker. He sat next to her and was asked by Walker if he knew that Jones had connections with Daredevil; she also believed that the tremors were associated with the people that threatened them.

Continuing Helping
"You take the day off." "Thanks, but I need to work, or I get myself into trouble. It's an addict thing."

- Jessica Jones and Malcolm Ducasse

Ducasse, once more, stood inside Alias Investigations Office. Standing in a chair, he told Jones that he figured he would try to fix the gunshot patches in the wall, brushing plaster across the holes.

Continuing to make repairs to the wall, Ducasse aided in keeping track of cases that walk into the office.

Confronting Max Tatum
"Take my wallet. Here, here's the keys." "I don't want your damn car. I want you to admit what you did to Trish Walker." "Aw, listen, buddy. Whatever Trish told you, she's the one who started it. She crawled into my bed. Shit! You broke my nose!"

- Max Tatum and Malcolm Ducasse

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Tricking Steven Benowitz
"What is this? Who are you?" "Someone who, if he was doing his job, would use all this to blackmail you. But I'm not gonna do it. It's too ugly, even for me." "Who put you up to this?" "It doesn't matter, man. Just watch your back." "From whom? I need to know." "Does the name Linda Chao mean anything to you?"

- Steven Benowitz and Malcolm Ducasse and Steven Benowitz

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Betraying Jessica
"Everything that I've done for you, peeling your sorry ass off the floor every single morning, working late every single night just to keep this sinking ship afloat? Why do you think I did all that?" "Because you have nowhere else to be." "Because I believe in you and what we could do. Maybe I've been wasting my time." "I relied on you. I don't rely on anyone, and I relied on you." "It's my job." "Not anymore. You're just some guy who lives down the hall."

- Malcolm Ducasse and Jessica Jones

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Meeting with Linda Chao
"You're aware of the nature of my client's business?" "Not an unfamiliar world to me." "My partner–" "Mr. Benowitz?" "He has contacts overseas who can handle your client's assets with discretion." "Even the simplest transactions can get complicated by government agencies." "Which are full of little men with littler bank accounts. They just require the right incentive."

- Malcolm Ducasse and Linda Chao

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Under Cheng Consulting Management
"Is it legal?" "That is entirely up to you." "When do we start?" "Welcome to Jeryn Hogarth and Associates."

- Malcolm Ducasse and Jeri Hogarth

Ducasse met with Pryce Cheng and accepted the offer to become an employee of Cheng Consulting Management. The two met with Jeryn Hogarth and Associates, in which they discussed a case, asked about confidentiality from Cheng and Ducasse and the legality of the case.

Personality
"You're the worst kind of person. You pretend to care. But you're not about helping anybody. Except yourself."

- Inez Green to Malcolm Ducasse

Malcolm Ducasse is an openingly kind and supportive individual whom strived to aid those in their time of need. Because of his upbringing, he commonly volunteered and sheltered anyone desperate.

Upon becoming enthralled by Kilgrave, however, Ducasse sought the use of drugs to keep a high and keep a low profile when in public. He commonly ventured too distant from reality, commented on how he saw and heard things that were not there.

Sobering from drug addiction, Ducasse has progressed into a subtle sex addiction. He has also expressed that he desired honesty from those around him, confronting Trish Walker when she chose to not inform her adoptive sister of her usage of the Combat Enhancer Inhaler or learning that Jessica Jones has been protecting her murderous mother since abandoning her teaching role and the Hogarth case.

Abilities
"Malcolm's got a knack for spying. Could be his alt career if Kilgrave doesn't O.D. him first."

- Jessica Jones


 * Expert Spy: Under the thrall of Kilgrave and in his quest to buy drugs, Ducasse had proved to be a good spy, being able to take pictures of Jessica Jones, a master detective and highly observant person, without her noticing. Even when using police surveillance videos, Jones was not able to detect him until she was given other clues. He used the fact that most people ignored or excused him to his advantage. She told Trish Walker that Ducasse could make that a career under different circumstances.
 * Investigator: Under the reluctant tutelage of his boss Jessica Jones, Malcolm Ducasse became an extremely talented investigator, impressing fellow investigator Pryce Cheng. He managed to seek out information for Jeri Hogarth on her associates Linda Chao and Steven Benowitz, choosing to lure out secrets while staying on their good sides. Ducasse also aided Walker in locating Karl Malus through the location data that was left on images taken from Jones' cellphone.
 * Bilingualism: Ducasse speaks to the corpse of Ruben in French before disposing of it.
 * Combatant: Malcolm was able to fight the thugs that attached him, successfully evading hits and punching them. He was, however, outnumbered and needed Trish Walker's help to defeat them.

Family

 * Father
 * Mother

Allies

 * Kilgrave Victim Support Group
 * Emma
 * Donald
 * Clair
 * Jackson
 * Betty †
 * Robyn - Former Neighbor
 * Ruben † - Former Neighbor
 * Trish Walker - Friend and Former Lover
 * Claire Temple
 * Misty Knight
 * Foggy Nelson
 * Karen Page
 * Colleen Wing
 * Defenders
 * Jessica Jones - Neighbor, Savior and Former Friend
 * Luke Cage
 * Danny Rand/Iron Fist
 * Robert Coleman/Whizzer †
 * Oscar Arocho - Neighbor
 * Nichelle - Friend and Ex-Girlfriend
 * Inez Green
 * Cheng Consulting Management
 * Pryce Cheng - Boss
 * Jeryn Hogarth and Associates
 * Jeri Hogarth - Client

Enemies

 * Kilgrave † - Former Enthraller
 * Tweaky
 * Will Simpson †
 * John Raymond †
 * Hand
 * Elektra
 * Max Tatum
 * Alisa Jones †
 * Linda Chao - Assignment
 * Steven Benowitz - Assignment
 * IGH
 * Karl Malus †

Trivia

 * In the comics, Malcolm Powder is a high school student and fan of Jessica Jones, who begged her for a job at Alias Investigations.

Behind the Scenes

 * Justin Clarke and Califf Guzman were stunt doubles for Eka Darville in the role of Malcolm Ducasse.