Before Disney+ became the home for Marvel’s small-screen adventures, Netflix’s “Daredevil” captivated audiences with its gritty, character-driven storytelling for three seasons. This was during a time when Netflix and Disney were navigating separate deals, which ultimately led to the cancellation of “Daredevil” and other Marvel shows like “Luke Cage” and “Jessica Jones.” The decision was driven by Disney’s launch of its own streaming service, Disney+, which prompted Netflix to end its Marvel collaborations to avoid promoting a competitor. Fans were understandably upset by the abrupt cancellations, but the tides turned when “Daredevil” found new life in the MCU with “Daredevil: Born Again.”
Erik Oleson, the showrunner of the original “Daredevil” series, recently shared his thoughts on the show’s revival in an interview with The Wrap. Oleson expressed his excitement about the series returning to a different network, though he found the situation peculiar. “I’m very excited that the show came back at a different network. It’s so weird. As a showrunner, you’re kind of prepared for your show to be canceled. You’re not necessarily prepared for your studio [to be canceled]. It was a very bizarre thing,” he said. Oleson’s comments highlight the unexpected nature of the show’s cancellation and its subsequent revival, reflecting the complex dynamics between Netflix and Disney at the time.
Oleson also revealed intriguing details about the planned future of the series before its cancellation. He had outlined a storyline for Season 4 that focused on the character Typhoid Mary, followed by a return to the Bullseye storyline in Season 5. “The Season 4 I had planned was quite different. It was a Typhoid Mary story. It was going to go into a different direction. And then I was going to circle back to the Bullseye storyline in Season 5,” he explained. This revelation offers fans a glimpse into what could have been, had the series continued on Netflix. Oleson’s vision for a long-arc narrative underscores the creative potential that was cut short by the abrupt end of the show.
Although Erik Oleson is not involved in “Daredevil: Born Again,” he remains connected to the project through his friendships with the cast and crew. He recently had dinner with Vincent D’Onofrio, who plays Kingpin, and learned about the cast’s excitement for the new series. Oleson is pleased to see the “Daredevil” family reunited and plans to watch the new series as a fan. Despite being busy with his own project, “The Bondsman,” Oleson is excited about the future of “Daredevil” and looks forward to seeing where the story goes next. His enthusiasm for the series’ revival and his ongoing support for the cast and crew highlight the enduring impact of “Daredevil” on those who worked on it.
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