Summary
WhenDaredevilpremiered on Netflix in 2015, it completely changed what a comic book show could be. Fast forward to 2023, and theDaredevil: Born Againreboot is again changing the standard of comic book shows.
When it was announced that Marvel Studios would rebootDaredevilfor a Disney Plus series, fan reactions were mixed. Some people were excited to see the characters from their favorite show return, while others were worried about Disney watering down the show for their platform. Recently, the showrunner of the Netflix series voiced his opinions aboutDaredevil: Born Againbeing a Disney scam. This and other details about the series have fans worried about whether the show will be like the original.
The Hollywood Reporterrevealed Marvel Studios fired the writers and directors forDaredevil: Born Againin late September.Daredevil: Born Againpaused production during the writers' strikeafter they had already filmed less than half of the series' 18 episodes. During the production pause, Marvel Studios executives looked at what they had already filmed and decided that it was not good enough. So, they decided to let go of head writers Chris Ord and Matt Corman while also letting go of the directors for the remainder of the season.
Reportedly, the main issue withDaredevil: Born Againwas that it was created to be a legal procedural, unlike the Netflix series that focused more heavily on action. It was also reported that Matt Murdock wouldn’tsuit up as Daredevil until the fourth episode. Marvel Studios will keep some scenes and episodes that they have already shot and will make Ord and Corman executives who oversee the series. The company is now actively looking for new writers and directors to finish the series.
This is much-needed news for fans worried about the details they have been coming out aboutDaredevil: Born Again. Hopefully, Marvel Studios will be able to save the show and have it live up to the high bar set by the original Netflix series. This news also means that Marvel Studios is trying to re-evaluate their recent lackluster shows likeSecret Invasionand will hopefully attempt to release more quality content.
However, with Marvel Studios essentially starting over, there will be an even longer wait for fans to seeDaredevil: Born Again. Luckily, it has already been confirmed thatDaredevil will appear inEcho, so Daredevil fans will still have something to hold them over.
