Charlie Cox Says the ‘Daredevil’ Reboot on Disney+ Won’t Be Gory Like the Netflix Series

It’s been nearly eight years since Daredevil premiered on Netflix. The premise of the superhero crime drama took place in a fictional version of Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan. 

Daredevil was presented to the world two years after Marvel’s first television series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, which aired on ABC. The cinematography for Daredevil was dark, artistic, and thought-provoking. At the same time, the costumes and stage combat was equally as compelling. The portrayal of Daredevil (aka Matt Murdock) by the lead actor, Charlie Cox, was a far cry from Ben Affleck’s version of the iconic comic book character on the big screen in 2003. Charlie Cox’s character was relatable, insightful, vulnerable, edgy, and completely willing to dish out a serious beatdown if the situation required it. In many ways, he was just as broken mentally as he was from a physical standpoint. The award-winning production was a pivotal part of a collaborative effort from Netflix and Marvel to roll out a slew of shows based on The Defenders, a supergroup of superheroes consisting of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. Not only did the plan come to fruition, but it even spawned a new Punisher series starring Jon Bernthal. Nevertheless, four years into their collaboration on Marvel projects, the executives at Netflix and Disney failed to reach an agreement regarding the episode count for upcoming seasons. So, they severed ties with one another, paving the way for the latter to redirect the shows to their new streaming service, Disney+.