"Daredevil" canceled at Netflix after three seasons – Variety

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The streaming service canceled "Daredevil" after three seasons, Variety learned. The superhero action drama began its third season in October.

This is the latest victim of the Netflix defenders universe. The decision to cancel the drama, produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios, comes just after Netflix pulled the keel on "Luke Cage" and "Iron Fist", Marvel-related programming taking place in the same narrative world than "Daredevil".

"Daredevil from Marvel will not be coming back for a fourth season on Netflix, we are extremely proud of the last and last season of the series and although it is painful for the fans, we feel it is better to close this chapter in beauty, "said a spokesman for Netflix in a statement. "We are grateful to showrunner Erik Oleson, his screenwriters, his dazzling team and his incredible cast, including Charlie Cox as Daredevil, and we thank the fans who have supported the show over the years. the series on Netflix is ​​over, the three existing seasons will remain in service for years to come, while the character of Daredevil will live in Marvel's future projects. "

Netflix now only has two Marvel shows from the Defenders family, "Jessica Jones" and "The Punisher". The cancellations took place as Disney prepared its own streaming service and began withdrawing rights to film and television projects. authorized to Netflix.