Second Season Confirmed For Marvel’s Daredevil

We didn’t need enhanced super-senses to know this was coming: it has been confirmed that Marvel’s hit Netflix series ‘Daredevil’ will indeed return for a second season in 2016.

Yes, it seems that Charlie Cox’s blind lawyer by day, masked vigilante by night Matt Murdock will be back to battle the criminal underworld of Hell’s Kitchen once again, alongside Elden Henson’s Foggy Nelson and Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen Page - although there is no confirmation just yet as to which cast members will return.

Nor is there any indication as to whether we can expect ‘Daredevil’ season 2 before or after the big Marvel crossover series ‘The Defenders,’ which will see Cox’s Daredevil team up with four yet-to-be introduced small screen heroes: Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones, Mike Colter’s Luke Cage, and an as-yet unannounced actor as Iron Fist.

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However, Entertainment Weekly have revealed there will be some significant changes behind the scenes, as season one showrunner Steven DeKnight will not be returning. In his place, writers Doug Petrie and Marco Ramirez have been promoted to co-showrunners for ‘Daredevil’ season two.

In an official statement, DeKnight says, “While previous commitments unfortunately prevent me from continuing on with Daredevil into its second season, I could not be happier that Doug Petrie and Marco Ramirez are carrying the torch.

“They were invaluable collaborators during our first season, and I for one can’t wait to see what they do with the show moving forward.”

While some fans appear anxious about this change of the guard, it should be stressed that ‘Daredevil’ has already survived such behind-the-scenes switcheroos, as DeKnight only took over after original showrunner Drew Goddard - writer of episode one, and credited as the series creator - was forced to drop out over his commitment to Sony’s ‘Sinister Six’ (which, perhaps ironically, has since been put on the back burner - although Goddard is widely reported to be writing and directing the Marvel/Sony ‘Spider-Man’ reboot).

Again, there is no indication yet as to which cast members will return, although we wouldn’t be shocked to see Vincent D’Onofrio back as Wilson ‘The Kingpin’ Fisk, and Rosario Dawson as Claire Temple.

Attentive viewers will no doubt also be wondering whether “that Greek girl” mentioned as having been at college with Matt and Foggy - a clear allusion to Elektra - might also make an appearance this time around; and, if so, whether we can also expect the deadly assassin Bullseye to join the picture as well…

Marvel’s next Netflix series, ‘AKA Jessica Jones,’ is currently in production and expected to come to the online network later in 2015.

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Picture Credit: Marvel/Netflix, WENN