It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise.

The season is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios and Tall Girls Productions, with Melissa Rosenberg and Scott Reynolds serving as showrunners.

Krysten Ritter stars as Jones alongside Rachael Taylor as Walker, with Eka Darville and Carrie-Anne Moss also returning from previous seasons, as well as J. R. Ramirez, Mike Colter, and David Tennant in guest roles.

[8] With the season order came confirmation that the returning starring cast would include Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, Rachael Taylor as Patricia "Trish" Walker, Eka Darville as Malcolm Ducasse, and Carrie-Anne Moss as Jeri Hogarth.

[11] A soundtrack album for the season was released by Hollywood Records and Marvel Music digitally on July 19, 2019, with Sean Callery returning as composer.