- "I always deal with problems head on."
- ―Pryce Cheng to Jessica Jones[src]
Pryce Cheng is the head of Cheng Consulting Management, a private investigation firm. Cheng contacted Jessica Jones with the intention of absorbing Alias Investigations and hiring her, in order to attract superhuman cases, but Jones' refusal led to an enmity between them.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Becoming a Marine[]
- "I've seen guys like Cheng before. High school quarterback. Marine Corps captain. He needs to be the top dog."
- ―Jessica Jones[src]
Pryce Cheng grew up as his high school quarterback which made him very cocky. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and became a captain. After service, he turned to private investigating and started his own business: Cheng Consulting Management.[1]
Conflict with Alias[]
Failed Acquisition Offering[]
- "You don't want me. You just want to eliminate the competition."
"If you can't join 'em, beat 'em." - ―Jessica Jones and Pryce Cheng[src]
Cheng was worried of Alias Investigations' competition. In response, he met with Jessica Jones and offered a buyout, but she was extremely rude to him; so he walked out and vowed to take her business down. He later met with a client who lost his dog, but saw Jones scouting him out from on top of a sign. He casually sat down on the ledge and mocked her, earning a middle finger for his efforts.[1]
Attack on Pryce Cheng[]
- "You're not super, you're a ticking time bomb."
"Keep telling me who I am, I dare you." - ―Pryce Cheng and Jessica Jones[src]
Cheng then sent a package to Jones containing all of his information to show that he had no dirt that she could did up. He then proceeded to get one of her clients, Mrs. Belenka. Later, Jones walked in with his client's dog saying his ex-wife was hiding him. The client disappointingly told Cheng that he said the dog wasn't there. The client then left, likely to fire Cheng. As Jones left, Cheng got in between her and the door. He scolded Jones for using her powers to better him. Cheng brought up Kilgrave to which he got a punch from Jones. He tried to taser Jones, but she threw him through the door. He began to tease her more about her past, but she punched him again before realizing what she had done. As she left, he told her she was the weakest human being he had ever met. Jones was then arrested. Cheng had a dislocated shoulder.[1]
Hiring Jero Hogarth[]
The next day, Cheng went to hire Jeri Hogarth so he could sue Jones, whom he thought got off easy with only a bail. He sat down and told Hogarth what happened.[1] He later called Hogarth to no answer. He walked to Hogarth's apartment and found her with many women. He advised her about being professional before leaving.[2]
Hiring Nick Spanos[]
- "You have any trouble?"
"Nothing I couldn't handle. I got all the stuff you flagged and a whole lot more."
"I'm sure she's been sitting on some twisted shit. No way she's straight up. Her cases are yours now. And if she's dirty, it's in there somewhere." - ―Pryce Cheng and Nick Spanos[src]
Cheng soon heard that Jeri Hogarth dropped the lawsuit. Angry, he walked into Hogarth's office to talk. Knowing it was leading nowhere, he left and hired his good friend, Nick Spanos. He then went to talk to Jessica Jones only to find Malcolm Ducasse. He rudely talked to Ducasse, finding out he was an addict. Later, he and Spanos devised a plan to rob Jones' belongings. Cheng listened on comms as Spanos successfully robbed her. When Spanos was getting into the van, he was attacked. Cheng listened as Spanos was murdered. Cheng later found out that Jones was arrested for it.[3] Seeking vengeance, he was upset to find that she had been released from jail after zero evidence was found. He angrily approached her in the street, but was told to back off.[4]
Hunting Alisa Jones[]
- "She's a murderer. You can't change that instinct."
"Not even with a sniper rifle."
"I didn't want any cops to die. That's why I did it. She's gotta be stopped. I know you know that." - ―Pryce Cheng and Jessica Jones[src]
Hearing that Alisa Jones was the one that killed Nick Spanos, not Jessica Jones, Cheng set up across the street from Jessica Jones' Apartment Building and set up his sniper. When he saw Alisa move in view of the window, he shot, but missed. He then shot again, only to hit Jessica who jumped in front.[5] He saw Alisa starting to leave in pursuit of him. Cursing, he packed up and tried to leave. He ran up the stairs but was closely followed by Alisa. However, right before she got to him, Jessica came from behind and sedated Cheng.
A tied Cheng woke up many hours later to see Alisa and Jessica in front of him, causing immediate panic. Jessica took off the tape over his mask as well as his leg tape. She then dragged him into the other room to talk to him alone. He asked why he was wet, and Jessica told him he pissed himself. She then peacefully talked to him saying to forget the kidnapping and she will forget trying to kill her. Cheng assured her he was going after Alisa, but Jessica said it did not matter. Cheng agreed to the terms, but said that Alisa was a different story, she should not be in the streets. Jessica agreed and went to call the cops. Suddenly, Alisa barged in trying to attack Cheng. Jessica fought Alisa as she yelled for Cheng to escape.[6]
Establishing Association[]
- "I was surprised to hear from you, given I still can't deadlift a car."
"Well, there are tasks for which Jessica Jones is not well-suited. Some, like this one, she may even object to." - ―Pryce Cheng and Jeri Hogarth[src]
Many days later, Cheng was approached by Malcolm Ducasse, who quit Alias Investigations. Cheng gave Ducasse the job and they joined Hogarth & Associates in a meeting to become partners.[7]
Personality[]
- "I never take no for an answer."
"How rapey of you." - ―Pryce Cheng and Jessica Jones[src]
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Cheng is very loyal to his employees as he tried to shoot Alisa Jones with a sniper after she butchered one of his men.
Abilities[]
- Master Investigator: Cheng was a rival investigator to Alias Investigations and even tried to buy her out so he would lose his competition.
- Expert Businessman: Cheng also was a good businessman as he tried to buy out Alias Investigations to lose his competition. He also was able to secure Mrs. Belenka from Jessica Jones. He even had relations with Jeri Hogarth, originally hiring her to sue Jones, but then becoming business allies as Cheng Consulting Management made a deal with Hogarth & Associates.
- Expert Marksman: Cheng is an expert with using a sniper rifle due to his military service. He would have shot Alisa Jones if not her daughter's intervention.
Equipment[]
Weapons[]
- Taser: Cheng tried to use a taser against Jessica Jones, but failed to affect her.
- Assault Rifle: Cheng tried to kill Alisa Jones with this rifle out of revenge for the death of Nick Spanos. He waited in the building in front of the Alias Investigations Office and waited until he had a clear shot. However, he missed and ended up Jessica Jones in the shoulder. Once he realized that he missed the shot and that Alisa was coming for him, he tried to escape and confront her, but quickly lost his rifle.
Facilities[]
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- Cheng Consulting Management Offices: To be added
Relationships[]
Allies[]
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Enemies[]
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Appearances[]
In chronological order:
Jessica Jones | Episode 2.01: AKA Start at the Beginning- Jessica Jones | Episode 2.02: AKA Freak Accident
- Jessica Jones | Episode 2.03: AKA Sole Survivor (mentioned)
- Jessica Jones | Episode 2.04: AKA God Help the Hobo
- Jessica Jones | Episode 2.05: AKA The Octopus
- Jessica Jones | Episode 2.09: AKA Shark in the Bathtub, Monster in the Bed
- Jessica Jones | Episode 2.13: AKA Playland
- Jessica Jones | Episode 3.01: AKA The Perfect Burger (mentioned)
Behind the Scenes[]
- Jason Ng was a stunt double for Terry Chen in the role of Pryce Cheng.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Jessica Jones: 2.01: AKA Start at the Beginning
- ↑ Jessica Jones: 2.02: AKA Freak Accident
- ↑ Jessica Jones: 2.04: AKA God Help the Hobo
- ↑ Jessica Jones: 2.05: AKA The Octopus
- ↑ Jessica Jones: 2.08: AKA Ain't We Got Fun
- ↑ Jessica Jones: 2.09: AKA Shark in the Bathtub, Monster in the Bed
- ↑ Jessica Jones: 2.13: AKA Playland