This is truly the end of Netflix‘s era of Marvel shows. The streamer’s Defenders series — which include Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, The Punisher, and The Defenders — are all leaving the platform at the end of the month, EW has learned.
The rights to these projects are reverting back to Disney as Netflix’s license has ended, though Disney has not made any announcements regarding premiere dates. EW reached out to Disney for comment.
Fans first began noticing a note attached to the start of these shows on Netflix that read, “This show is available until March 1st.” No other information was given, but EW independently confirmed the shows will be leaving at midnight on March 1.
It was presumed at the time that the age of the Defenders shows was over, but these characters have received newfound attention this past year. Vincent D’Onofrio, who played Daredevil villain Kingpin, reprised his role for Disney+ series Hawkeye, which officially brought him into the MCU. Shortly after that reveal, Cox returned as Daredevil for a cameo in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
As a result, Daredevil found its way back on Netflix’s top 10 streaming chart for a time. Nielsen ratings also confirmed fans were actively rewatching the show following the MCU reveals.
Cox now feels hopeful that there will be more opportunities to play Daredevil in Disney’s MCU moving forward. He even admitted in an interview, “I know a little bit — not a huge amount — but a little bit.
It’s unclear what the future holds for these shows, but perhaps they will find a new home on Disney+.
Source: The Verge
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