Could ‘Daredevil’ & Marvel’s Other Former Netflix Series Return for More Seasons?
Disney+ will officially house Marvel’s former Netflix series, expanding their selection of titles and varying the banner with more mature content and storylines.
While Disney+ already has a plethora of Marvel productions in progress ranging from Loki Season 2 and Echo to the latest title, Moon Knight, is it possible that the former Netflix shows will be given a second shot at more episodes?
The possibility certainly seems to be there as some of Marvel’s more recent projects — Hawkeye and Spider-Man: No Way Home — incorporated characters from the shows. When Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Punisher, Iron Fist, and The Defenders were rolling out on Netflix, they existed a world that referenced some of the MCU’s characters and made mention of The Battle of New York, the climax of the MCU’s Avengers.
Vincent D’Onofrio as Kingpin in Hawkeye (Credit: Chuck Zlotnick/©Marvel Studios)
Despite the hints, references, and Easter eggs, there had been no character crossover until Vincent D’Onofrio‘s Wilson Fisk (a.k.a. Kingpin) was unveiled in Hawkeye‘s final episodes and Charlie Cox‘s Matt Murdock (a.k.a. Daredevil) helped Tom Holland‘s Peter Parker with a legal bind in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Considering that Mike Colter‘s Luke Cage, Krysten Ritter‘s Jessica Jones, Jon Bernthal‘s Frank Castle, and Finn Jones‘ Danny Rand also exist in Matt Murdock’s world, it feels like their inclusion in future MCU projects is possible, but would they come back for their solo series? It’s been almost five years since Netflix cut them all off, leaving fans greatly disappointed.
The likelihood of a return for these series seems strongest for Daredevil considering Echo will continue to follow Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox), who for most of her life referred to Kingpin as “Uncle.” In the comics, Maya also crosses paths with Matt Murdock, suggesting that there’s potential for this to occur in the Echo series, but why couldn’t Daredevil return for more action?
An even bigger question is, would the former Netflix Marvel series continue with a dark and more mature tone than other MCU projects or adjust for the audiences tuning into their newest shows? The parental controls could help maintain the tones set forth in the first seasons of these shows should they come back for more.
Disney+ hasn’t stated whether it will move forward with additional seasons of these latest library additions arriving March 16, but there’s certainly a higher level of hope than there was before. Let us know what you think about the shows’ chances of returning. Do you want more Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Punisher, and Iron Fist? Let us know in the comments section, below.
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Yes please bring them all back
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The MCU Defenders Netflix shows, (excluding Iron Fist to some degree) were SO well-written and well-acted, smash hits compared to many other shows on Netflix, and especially other TV superhero shows! Being them all back! (IF with a lot of plot work) Top-notch television without argument
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Please bring the Punisher and Daredevil back for continuing storylines. These were great shows with wonderful role portrayals!
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I think that Daredevil of all of them has the best chance, but they can slowly work them all in (like I expect the whole law firm to show up even just as opposing counsel in She-Hulk). I think Jessica Jones is the next most likely, especially if they do pick up with the Kilgrave children story that I suspected was coming up next, it would fit in with the horror world that is coming and it would also make the greater MCU comfortable with the not mutants version of people with powers and who are not Inhumans (which I am still convinced is what Monica actually is). The Punisher is interesting, if no one totally objects to Fisk, there should be no reason they object to Frank other than its always weird when he and Matt interact. I think Luke Cage will probably be done, just because I think most of that cast has moved on to other projects. Iron Fist is interesting since the second season was SO much better than the first and there was the idea that a third season where the story was split between the guys and the girls and the girls were the main story was a fun plan. But, similar to Luke Cage, they have moved on to other shows or just are not going to do it again.
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ohyeah, Daredevil, Jessica Jones and the Defenders should have more seasons, they were taken from the fans, and be given back ! the writing was second to none and so was the acting, so please disney, give us more!
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Bring them all back. They feel unfinished like they have way more to tell.
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Would love to see more Defenders series come back!
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Yes they should all be brought back, even if only for occasional mini-series. I also hope to see those versions of them, particularly Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones show up in the greater MCU. If they do come back to TV I hope Disney doesn’t water them down, they’re great the way they are.
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Yes please bring them back and let spiderman team up at some point
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