Why Daredevil Was Canceled By Netflix

Author: Hannah Shaw-Williams / Source: ScreenRant

It’s a sad week for fans of Netflix’s Daredevil, which has become the latest Marvel TV series on the platform to be canceled. Daredevil was riding the high of a critically-acclaimed season 3, which introduced Wilson Bethel as new villain Bullseye, and the writers room was already plotting out the show’s fourth season.

However, Daredevil has joined Luke Cage and Iron Fist on the pile of canceled Marvel/Netflix shows, seemingly as part of a larger decision by the streaming service to shutter its corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

With those three cancelations, and no plans for a second season of team-up miniseries The Defenders, the only Marvel/Netflix shows now remaining are The Punisher and Jessica Jones – which will almost certainly be canceled after their upcoming second and third seasons (respectively). After Luke Cage and Iron Fist were canceled, many expected that The Punisher and Jessica Jones would follow. However, the news of Netflix’s flagship Marvel show – by far the most popular of all the series – getting the chop as well came as a shock to many, especially after the highs of season 3. So, why did Netflix cancel Daredevil?

The Official Reason For Daredevil’s Cancelation

Before moving on to the most likely reasons why Daredevil isn’t getting a fourth season, here’s Netflix’s official statement on the decision:

“Marvel’s Daredevil will not return for a fourth season on Netflix. We are tremendously proud of the show’s last and final season and although it’s painful for the fans, we feel it best to close this chapter on a high note. We’re thankful to our partners at Marvel, showrunner Erik Oleson, the show’s writers, stellar crew and incredible cast including Charlie Cox as Daredevil himself, and we’re grateful to the fans who have supported the show over the years.

While the series on Netflix has ended, the three existing seasons will remain on the service for years to come, while the Daredevil character will live on in future projects for Marvel.”

So, if Netflix is to be believed, Daredevil was canceled because season 3 was just too good. While the mention of Daredevil…

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