Netflix’s 3-Part Superhero Series Was So Good, It United a Divided Fandom

Few superhero movies were as disappointing as 2003’s Daredevil, which completely missed the mark in terms of capturing the tone needed for one of the most interesting street-level heroes in the history of Marvel Comics. Although Marvel Studios regained the rights to the characters, Matt Murdock’s next adventure didn't play out on the big screen. Daredevilbecame the first series produced under Marvel Studios’ brief deal with Netflix, which ended once the Disney+ streaming service launched and became a hub for all the studio’s content. Understandably, there was skepticism regarding a new take on the character, especially since Marvel had failed to match the quality of its films with the shows that it released on ABC. Thankfully, Daredevil brought a level of grittiness that only would have benefited from being told as a serialized story. It wasn’t only a breath of fresh air that came just when the MCU was becoming more invested in building up its "Infinity Saga,” but the rare superhero show that retained a consistent level of quality throughout.