Marvel's Daredevil

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 19, 2018
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 1861 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 57 out of 1861
  3. Negative: 151 out of 1861
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  1. ackuario2020
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    Finally!. Thanks Netflix for bringing us so high quality content. This is what a marvel fan expects. It has a good plot, violence in a good measure, developed characters, credible fights. Arrow (right now, it used to be a good show), Flash, so on should learned how the things are done using Daredevil as example.
    To bottom line, stop reading and start watching one of the best TV shows    Finally!. Thanks Netflix for bringing us so high quality content. This is what a marvel fan expects. It has a good plot, violence in a good measure, developed characters, credible fights. Arrow (right now, it used to be a good show), Flash, so on should learned how the things are done using Daredevil as example.
    To bottom line, stop reading and start watching one of the best TV shows based on Marvel World.    … Expand
  2. le_Tully_es
    Apr 28, 2015
    9
    After watching the 1st season of DD i can confirm that this is the best show marvel have produced to date. The cast are brilliant and bring no cliched characters such as vincent d'onofrio who gives the character of Wilson Fisk so much more than a simple thug boss character, this is seen when the character of Wilson's love interest (Vanessa) is with him making him seem such a sympatheticAfter watching the 1st season of DD i can confirm that this is the best show marvel have produced to date. The cast are brilliant and bring no cliched characters such as vincent d'onofrio who gives the character of Wilson Fisk so much more than a simple thug boss character, this is seen when the character of Wilson's love interest (Vanessa) is with him making him seem such a sympathetic character but at the same time you know that if you messed with him he wouldn't thing twice about killing you. It's hard to single out a great performance as I've said everyone's role is important and the cast give there all to show this. The fight sequences are great especially in the end of episode 2 but sometimes appear to be be to dark in terms of lighting. The final third can be slower but none of the episodes feel like fillers.… Expand
  3. ascedentevil
    May 3, 2016
    9
    After being in need of a new serious TV show, I'd seen this and been told by a close friend that it was good, so I gave it a looks.
    Now heavily engrossed in the second season, this show delivers. it gives a mature spin on the man without fear and gradually ramps its way up into a dark, gritty and violent show, with a prolific Wilson fisk masterfully played by Vincent D'Onofrio and a    After being in need of a new serious TV show, I'd seen this and been told by a close friend that it was good, so I gave it a looks.
    Now heavily engrossed in the second season, this show delivers. it gives a mature spin on the man without fear and gradually ramps its way up into a dark, gritty and violent show, with a prolific Wilson fisk masterfully played by Vincent D'Onofrio and a badass punisher in the second season, the bad guys sometimes end up being more likeable than the good guys.
    A mature comic series, not for the fait hearted and very well written, definitely worth your time.    … Expand
  4. smeargle05
    May 14, 2015
    9
    This season so far has proved to be so much better than some of the other super hero shows on air and maybe it's because of the darker and grittier take on the show's concept. Its action scenes are wonderfully choreographed and I think they've done a great job developing the main characters.
  5. AGBandit
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    This Daredevil is what comic book fans and new fans to the character alike can both enjoy.

    Pros: The sci-fi elements. Takes place in the Marvel Universe. References to other Marvel events and Easter eggs. Funny humor. Great acting. Intense fight scenes and realistic grounded fight choreography. Cons: Some scenes way too dark (visually and literally). Bad shaky camera angles for fight    This Daredevil is what comic book fans and new fans to the character alike can both enjoy.

    Pros: The sci-fi elements. Takes place in the Marvel Universe. References to other Marvel events and Easter eggs. Funny humor. Great acting. Intense fight scenes and realistic grounded fight choreography.

    Cons: Some scenes way too dark (visually and literally). Bad shaky camera angles for fight scenes. Poor costume choice for head cowl as Daredevil's eyes must be covered.

    Overall: This show had me hooked from the first episode until the last. There was never a dull moment and I was engaged and invested into each and every character. If not for the cons, this show would be a masterpiece. Even better than Agents of Shield and Agent Carter.    … Expand
  6. SrPepe
    Jul 5, 2018
    9
    Una serie impresionante, me encanto de principio a final y ver como progresa el diablo.
  7. Pedrap
    Apr 18, 2016
    9
    The first season is breathaking full of epic moments and charachter, everything works very well: dark, intense and well acted . After a disappointing movie, the Devil got his redemption.
    Wilson Fisk rules!
  8. timjunior5
    May 18, 2016
    9
    This show is definitely dark, graphic and very violent, but it excels in its sharp dialogue, intense hand-to-hand combat sequences, and interesting storyline. Matt Murdock is an excellently written character, and the suspenseful nature of the show is immediately appealing. I highly recommend this show for any comic-book fan, and anyone who just likes a good action/adventure story (as longThis show is definitely dark, graphic and very violent, but it excels in its sharp dialogue, intense hand-to-hand combat sequences, and interesting storyline. Matt Murdock is an excellently written character, and the suspenseful nature of the show is immediately appealing. I highly recommend this show for any comic-book fan, and anyone who just likes a good action/adventure story (as long as you can handle the very graphic violence)!… Expand
  9. alejandro970
    Oct 14, 2018
    9
    Excels the dissaponting screenplay of 2003. Narrates the genesis of man wihout fear according to actual age with a grim touch closer to Frank Miller; Vincent D`Onofrio grabs the attention as Wilson Fisk.
  10. JustP
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    When it comes to superhero Shows, this is close to perfection. The acting, the writing, the fight scenes, the storytelling, the heroes and antagonists, All of them are the best we've seen in a superhero show.
  11. ForceX01
    Aug 4, 2017
    9
    the best tv series about a fictional character! Written very well, almost as if it were a movie longer than 13 hours, Vincent D'Onofrio as Kingpin is just perfect. As Charlie Cox in the role of the Red Devil. Highly recommended!
  12. AllanBarbosa
    Aug 29, 2017
    9
    After seeing more and more MCU movies - distributed by Disney, and the "cliche of superfriends", what is Marvel's (childlike) Agents of Shield, I didn't expect nothing for this show. However, "Marvel's Daredevil" surprised me a lot and it became my fourth best series. The explicit violence, the loyal advocacy, the darkness that is in Hell's Kitchen and the complex characters (main,After seeing more and more MCU movies - distributed by Disney, and the "cliche of superfriends", what is Marvel's (childlike) Agents of Shield, I didn't expect nothing for this show. However, "Marvel's Daredevil" surprised me a lot and it became my fourth best series. The explicit violence, the loyal advocacy, the darkness that is in Hell's Kitchen and the complex characters (main, secundaries and enemies) - turned this original Netflix series special, dark and INCREDIBLE. Daredevil 1st season is the sample that "superheroes" movies and series, can be UNFORGETTABLE!… Expand
  13. JLuis_001
    Sep 9, 2017
    9
    This series completely disappeared the failure of Ben Affleck's film, achieving the path of the character according to the comic books.

    I had my reservations when they chose Charlie Cox but he shown that the character belongs to him.

    Vincent D'Onofrio undoubtedly one the best villains Marvel has delivered to this day.
  14. CoreGamer1408
    Oct 4, 2018
    9
    The DareDevil show took off where Arrow drop the ball with season thee and four. The drama was tightly focused and the action realistically grounded. Good villain to hate on with a satisfying ending to the series. Awesome out of ten for a TV production.
  15. mellonhead
    Jan 7, 2018
    9
    An excellent debut season. The story is great and gets better and more compelling as the season goes on. The fighting scenes are raw and well done, the characters are great, and they get better. My only complaint is that the start is a bit slow, but that makes the rest of the season all the more intense and exciting.
    GRADE: A
  16. bw14916
    Feb 15, 2018
    9
    Daredevil season 1 was fantastic. Daredevil himself was portrayed well, but the villain stole the show. He saw himself as the hero, and he had more depth than any other MCU villain. While things slowed down in the second half, it had a very satisfying conclusion.
  17. MarvelJoe
    Mar 9, 2018
    9
    I wasn't interested at first but I gave it a try and it was brutally awesome. I like how they got the charathers right, the story is dark and disturbing, it just making you want more of the action and storytelling. This is by far the best Marvel TV Show ever!
  18. Adelthorne
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    I really like that you are able to see some of the early DD life. And that how he gets his suit and so forth. I cant wait to see season 2.
  19. BM85
    Apr 9, 2020
    9
    Best Marvel Netflix tv show season of all, period. Surprising and unforgetable, from beginning to end.
  20. Disobedient_K9
    Sep 24, 2022
    9
    I'm not sure why there's so many negative reviews here. This is a solid show with strong performances, incredible fight sequences, and deep character drama.
  21. CarlElmore
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
    Best MCU related content with the best MCU villain hands down. Matt Murdock is probably the best MCU character as well.
  22. BlueGuyTalks
    May 9, 2023
    9
    When given an open-ended continuity, Marvel properties excel at picking and choosing the best moments offered by their source material. Daredevil Season 1 does exactly that through an impressive and refreshing journey of a blind man searching for justice inside and outside of the courtroom.

    FULL REVIEW HERE: https://benruehl18.wixsite.com/the-blue-critic/post/daredevil-season-1-2015
  23. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    This TV show is the best among Netflix's Marvel series. Excellent casting for the main character and secondary characters.
  24. Alihmed
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best series
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  25. martinex
    May 3, 2015
    8
    The best superhero dramas don't read like superhero dramas and Daredevil almost manages to pull it off with the exception of some brutal and spectacular fight scenes. In fact our hero doesn't even wear a costume for most of the episodes. The episodes are full of drama and pathos that you wouldn't expect from a story about a comic book character. Eventually it does devolve into WWE styleThe best superhero dramas don't read like superhero dramas and Daredevil almost manages to pull it off with the exception of some brutal and spectacular fight scenes. In fact our hero doesn't even wear a costume for most of the episodes. The episodes are full of drama and pathos that you wouldn't expect from a story about a comic book character. Eventually it does devolve into WWE style pulp but what a ride along the way.… Expand
  26. drlowdon
    Feb 13, 2017
    8
    Aside from Heroes first season I can’t say that superheroes have had all that good a time of it on TV. DC comic’s offerings (Arrow, The Flash etc.) are decent at times but I quickly lost interest and Agents of Shield, which I had fairly high hopes for after the success of Marvel’s movies, was simply way too safe and family friendly.

    Fortunately, Daredevil is different, and easily    Aside from Heroes first season I can’t say that superheroes have had all that good a time of it on TV. DC comic’s offerings (Arrow, The Flash etc.) are decent at times but I quickly lost interest and Agents of Shield, which I had fairly high hopes for after the success of Marvel’s movies, was simply way too safe and family friendly.

    Fortunately, Daredevil is different, and easily betters any other effort in the genre thus far. A large part of it success is down by the creators obvious affection for the source material and, not bound by the constraints of network TV, it is able to be tell a suitably dark and gritty tale. Daredevil also importantly takes the time to develop all the main and supporting characters, something which is particularly important in the case of Fisk (The Kingpin). Part of the credit for the effectiveness of this character has to be given to the superb performance of Vincent D’Onofrio but, by giving him his own motivations, he becomes more than just another ‘bad guy’ and this really adds to the impact of the events that take place.

    The only slight negative in this first season was the usual problem of the bad guys not just killing the good guys when they get the chance (Austin Powers mocked this nearly 20 years ago and yet we still see it all the time on TV and in movies!) but I’m certainly very much looking forward to season two.    … Expand
  27. nth11
    Dec 28, 2016
    8
    I found it sort of hard to get into the flow of this tv series at first, but by episode 4 i was hooked. Definitely well written, directed and acted out by all involved. The fight scenes are pretty satisfying. There were definitely a few unexpected events of coarse to keep you craving for more. Very solid, the whole story and all.
  28. Kenmei
    Apr 23, 2015
    8
    A much better interpretation of Daredevil than the movie starring Batfleck many years ago, this Netflix original series has so many wonderful moments it more than makes up for the later few episodes and a surprisingly weak portrayal of the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk.
    There are numerous great parts to the show, most notably the wonderfully done fight scenes. You can see the influences the    A much better interpretation of Daredevil than the movie starring Batfleck many years ago, this Netflix original series has so many wonderful moments it more than makes up for the later few episodes and a surprisingly weak portrayal of the Kingpin, Wilson Fisk.
    There are numerous great parts to the show, most notably the wonderfully done fight scenes. You can see the influences the directors had in alot of the scenes, including a wonderful tribute to Oldboy in an early episode. That, combined with a great performance by most of the actors in the story, really gives the world alot of the edge that a city like NYC would have after the first Avengers movie. Most things are so good, it's a wonder why some of their ideas, especially for fight scenes, haven't been used before.
    However, the main issue is what they did with Wilson Fisk. The Kingpin in the comics is much different from the man in this show. Fisk is an emotional wreck throughout the entire show, a complete shell of what he actually is in the comics, and it hurts his impact on the show. He comes off as too soft and then is forced to use violence to get his way, almost like a small child not getting what he wants. His role in this show was completely two-faced. It would have been much better to show more of his hardcore side and making him a tragic victim to his past and his way of thinking. However, he comes off more as a willing sidekick to some unknown entity who would have been better off being the main villain, constantly being played by his supposed underlings throughout the entire series. He very rarely got the upper hand, even in dealing with them. And when he did, it was usually because he lost his temper and did something rash. Plus the fact that that the last few episodes took a decidedly soap opera turn before the final episode was a huge turn off for me. I could have done without that for sure.
    This show is probably the best superhero show to come around in a long time. It's so much fun with everything that it does that it will definitely captivate you, even if you don't really know who Daredevil is. However, they really need to work on their villains for next season. I want to see a villain who is alot more menacing than their portrayal Fisk here. With a competent villain, the quality of this show would be truly epic in scale. Instead, it's only on the "good" level for me.    … Expand
  29. Tss5078
    Jan 5, 2017
    8
    With time comes experience, and with that experience, Marvel has taken a bunch of barely watchable movies about superheroes, and turned themselves into a global empire. When Marvel first started making movies, they never dreamed they'd be getting the stars, exposure, or the nearly half a billion dollar box office receipts for every film they release. Perhaps the most overlooked element inWith time comes experience, and with that experience, Marvel has taken a bunch of barely watchable movies about superheroes, and turned themselves into a global empire. When Marvel first started making movies, they never dreamed they'd be getting the stars, exposure, or the nearly half a billion dollar box office receipts for every film they release. Perhaps the most overlooked element in Marvel's wave of success is the writers and directors, which is really what has led to the big stars, better films, and ultimately the TV series.

    Marvel attempted to introduce Daredevil in 2003, in what amounted to one of the worst superhero movies I've ever seen. The plot was nonexistent, they rushed the characters backstory, and the acting was a joke. They learned from theses mistakes however, and reinvented the character in the Netflix series by the same name.

    Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) was blinded in an accident when he was a child, but despite losing his sight, he gained other abilities. His other senses became super strong and he was trained to use them to help defend himself. As a youth, despite his training, Murdock decided to fight injustice in the courts and became a lawyer, eventually starting a firm with him best friend, Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson). Being a lawyer didn't always get Murdock the justice he sought, so he started using his training, and going out at night to fight crime as the devil of Hell's Kitchen, eventually dubbed by the press as Daredevil.

    On the surface, people will look at this series and see another superhero show, but when you sit down to watch it, you will realize that the writing makes all the difference. This is one of those shows where the superhero element is an after thought, because everything else is so realistic and believable, that aside from the fight scenes, you forget that you're watching a Marvel superhero show. The criminals developed for this show, Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) and The Punisher (Jon Benthal) are as good, if not better, than any villain ever seen in any of the Marvel franchises. Beyond that the show has a lot of legal and courtroom elements to it, a medical angel, family and romance issues, I don't say this often, but this show actually does have a little bit of something thrown in there for absolutely everyone!

    Even if you're not into superheroes, even if you can't stand them, there will be at least one element to the Daredevil series that you will enjoy, I guarantee it. As for the fans, I know it's been a while, but no need to fret, Daredevil have been renewed for a third season, and lead actor Charlie Cox has signed on for the eventual collaboration series, that will include all four Netflix-Marvel characters.    … Expand
  30. BloodyRandy
    Apr 21, 2015
    8
    There's a fighting scene in the second episode that is quite amazing above and beyond any TV series I've ever seen (or even in the movies for that matter). The show is incredible and has some great characters but then there are some not so great actors and characters. I really like who they casted as Daredevil and I really like his partner at the firm. He's a good side humor character.There's a fighting scene in the second episode that is quite amazing above and beyond any TV series I've ever seen (or even in the movies for that matter). The show is incredible and has some great characters but then there are some not so great actors and characters. I really like who they casted as Daredevil and I really like his partner at the firm. He's a good side humor character. The only issues I have with the show is later on in the season there's too much crying and drama which doesn't match up with reality. The girl Paige is more annoying than she is useful. I thought she would be eliminated in the episode she was introduced but she ended up being a regular character and I don't think she's any good. There are inconsistencies with characters in some episodes. Where Foggy was quite funny and laid back, then next episode he's ready to quit on his friends on a whim and very unforgiving and cruel. So the writers should make a game plan next season to keep characters consistent with who they are without swinging their emotions several different directions. There is a news reporter throughout the whole season that is completely useless as well as a Spanish mother that didn't make any sense in the story. So aside from some unlikable characters and awkward mood swings the series is a huge hit. I hope they introduce some more well known villains and keep Daredevil on his toes to fight again at least a few more seasons. Please don't ruin the potential of this show.… Expand
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Apr 13, 2015
    83
    It's rich with character development, don't get me wrong--honestly, there's a point where you almost feel that you understand the supervillain better than the superhero--and offers up a lot of entertainment along the way. It's just not "The Wire."
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Margaret Lyons
    Apr 10, 2015
    50
    It's competently assembled but ultimately sort of hollow.
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  3. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Apr 10, 2015
    80
    Some of the show’s episode-by-episode plot threads do come across as perfunctory filler. And Daredevil has a tendency to stretch out its conversational scenes to the point of enervation, especially with regard to Fisk’s attempts to romance an art gallery owner (played by Man of Steel’s Ayelet Zurer). However, the show makes up for those missteps with its clear and compelling voice.
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