Marvel's Daredevil
Marvel's Daredevil

Marvel's Daredevil

2018TV ShowCanceled3 SeasonsEnglish

Lawyer-by-day Matt Murdock uses his heightened senses from being blinded as a young boy to fight crime at night on the streets of Hell’s Kitchen as Daredevil.

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IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users93%
Director: Drew Goddard (creator)Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Superhero

Plot Summary

Blind lawyer Matt Murdock fights crime in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, as the vigilante Daredevil. Unbeknownst to him, his actions draw the attention of Wilson Fisk, a wealthy businessman with a dark secret, setting the stage for a battle for the soul of the city. The series explores themes of justice, morality, and the duality of its characters.

Critical Reception

Marvel's Daredevil was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences for its mature tone, grounded storytelling, and exceptional performances, particularly from Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio. The series is often cited as a high point for superhero television, praised for its intricate fight choreography, compelling character development, and exploration of complex moral dilemmas.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, gritty atmosphere and complex character arcs.
  • Lauded for its stunning action sequences and intense fight choreography.
  • Celebrated for strong performances, especially Charlie Cox's portrayal of Matt Murdock and Vincent D'Onofrio's menacing Wilson Fisk.

Google audience: Audience reviews overwhelmingly positive, with viewers frequently highlighting the show's compelling narrative, realistic action, and the exceptional performances of its cast, particularly Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio. Many appreciate its mature and grounded approach to the superhero genre.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Awards (nominated for Outstanding Stunt Coordination), Saturn Awards (won Best Superhero Adaptation Series), IGN Awards (won Best TV Superhero).

Fun Fact

The iconic hallway fight scene in the Season 1 finale was filmed in a single, continuous take, requiring immense planning and rehearsal from the cast and crew.

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PhilTheBronxite

PhilTheBronxite

Marvel’s Daredevil is a triumph in every way possible. From the performances, storytelling, character development and fight choreography. The cast is fantastic. Every actor is perfect for their specific role. The action sequences might be t...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

Daredevil was the first Marvel series to be made by Netflix. But what makes this show stand out is while it **may** be part of the MCU it is the first Marvel show to have strong language and violence. It was superb and gritty and Charl...