Daredevil
The Marvel Cinematic Universe can be broken down into three smaller creation - though a distinction already exists between Marvel Studios and Marvel boob tube in term of the party ’s partitioning . There ’s the pic side that will before long enter its third stage with the release ofCaptain America : Civil War ; the ABC television creation that includesAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,Agent Carter , and a number of other projection in various stages of development ; and finally , there ’s Marvel’sDefendersuniverse , which is hosted by Netflix . The Netflix world consist of existing seriesDaredevilandJessica Jones , as well as the upcoming showsLuke John Milton Cage Jr. , Iron Fist , and a team up ofThe Defenders . Additionally , aPunisherspinoff series was late reported to be in maturation as well .
However , while we have a basic idea of what ’s run short on with ABC ’s shows - bothDamage Controland theS.H.I.E.L.D.spinoffMost Wantedhave been ordain to aviate , so they could be quick to premiere at some point during the 2016 - 2017 television time of year - we do n’t know very much about Marvel ’s Netflix slate . Thedeal between Marvel and Netflixthat would launch theDefendersuniverse was announced in 2013 , and at the time it include four character dramatic play serial publication and a miniseries issue -a total of 60 episodes , which granted each lineament a 13 - episode time of year with 8 left for the team - up event . Although we eff what serial to carry , Marvel and Netflix have deviate from this plan because ofDaredevilseason 2 , and they have to boot kept their release slate close to the vest .
At this sentence , we only have a concrete premiere date forDaredevilseason 2,which arrives March 2016 , and we knowLuke Cageseason 1 will debut in the late part of the year . The Marvel and Netflix release slating seemed simple when it was first announced - a time of year for each character , then the team - up miniseries - but now they have already diverted from that track . Add in the fact that Netflix recently confirmedJessica Joneswill receive a 2d seasonandthePunisherspinoff that ’s bruit to be in development , and we have to wonder : How will redundant seasons and spinoffs affect Marvel ’s plan for itsDefendersuniverse ?
During the Television Critics Association winter military press enlistment , whereJessica Jonesseason 2 was announce , Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos spoke about the Marvel release slate . As reported byTVLine , Sarandos said the universe is for the most part being built around theDefendersminiseries:“The complex [ part ] is really running into The Defenders . [ That ] production agenda will affect a lot of the season 2 and season 3 outputs [ for other Marvel projects].”So , although this does n’t necessarily confirmJessica Jonesseason 2 will be postpone until afterThe Defenders , it certainly hints that may be the case .
On the subject of whenJessica Joneswould refund to Netflix for another season , showrunner Melissa Rosenberg spoke toTHRabout the contractual obligations of this corner of the Marvel universe shortly after time of year 1 premier :
" The question becomes is there literal time ? There are logistics imply , because Defenders has to shoot by a certain metre , contractually . really , I ’m not sure ; I ’m not at all involved in those conversations , much to my dismay . The first question is whether or not we will even get a 2nd season . The second question is , if so , when ? Will it be before The withstander or after ? I ’d sure enough love it to be before but there are thing that play into that — fourth dimension , accessibility . "
At the time , we speculated this might be becauseThe Defendersminiseries may be obligated to arrive beforeAvengers : Infinity War , specially if the two - part cinematic team - up is meant to pore on a newfangled wave of Avengers . We now knowInfinity Warwill definitely focus on secondary characters , andthe plastic film will begin product later in 2016 . Additionally , Infinity Warco - director Anthony Russo recently gave a vague answer about the possible action of theDefendersshowing up on the liberal screen , saying"it ’s complicated"and advert the tumultuous kinship between Marvel Studios and Marvel TV as a reason for this complication - though he did n’t whole shoot down the idea .
So , we do n’t know for trusted ifThe Defendersare contractually bind to squad - up beforeAvengers : Infinity Waror whether they ’ll come out in the films , but we do know that Marvel is scheduling many of its other Netflix depict around the miniseries . Sticking to their original architectural plan to precede the characters of Daredevil , Jessica Jones , Luke Cage , and Iron Fist is reminiscent of Marvel Studios ' lead up toThe Avengers- taking the time to search each fiber and slowly make up their universe before feature a squad - up or spinning off new theatrical role into their own franchises . If Marvel television receiver and Netflix are observe a similar path to Marvel Studios ' Phase 1 and only follow the four centre submarine sandwich , then the second time of year ofJessica Jonesand thePunisherspinoff could arrive afterThe Defenders , launching their own second stage .
That being said , we still do n’t recognize what Marvel and Netflix are planning for the number years . Certainly , we ’ve sleep with for a while that the timetable of release date is n’t stiff , withSarandos confirming as much at last year ’s TCA winter insistency tour . Along those lines , Jason Lynch of AdWeekis reporting that at this year ’s TCA mechanical press tour Marvel TV nous Jeph Loeb suppose they have n’t figure out yet which Netflix show will come afterLuke Cage :
Jeph Loeb just told me that Marvel has n’t decide which Netflix serial will air after Luke Cage . “ We ’re envision that out . ”#TCA16 — Jason Lynch ( @jasonlynch)January 17 , 2016
In terms of production schedule , Iron Fistis presently in the stages of cast , with the show receiving anofficial synopsis and tapping showrunner Scott Buck(Dexter ) at the end of 2015 . As a termination , it seems likelyIron Fistwill arrive at some point in 2017 - either in the former or later part . Furthermore , at the TCA press term of enlistment , EWis reporting Sarandos speak about the quality and number of Marvel series fan can expect to get in on Netflix each year :
“ Right now , these are produced at the scale of a major film , so there are long production metre and retentive post times . In some event , when we have character crossover , it makes it more difficult to manage output . It ’s not the destination to put out more than one or two out a year . ”
So , despite heroes receiving second season purchase order and rumors of spinoffs for case established in the four core series , Marvel and Netflix wo n’t be release more than two seasons a year of its various political platform . As for spinoffs , Sarandos speak about the possibility , saying"Any character that ’s in there is on the board , but [ there ’s ] nothing to tattle about . “He was specifically asked about thePunisherspinoff , but turn down to comment on it despite report that Marvel and Netflix are see for a showrunner to take on the project .
If we ’re comparing the expandingDefendersuniverse to Marvel Studios ' Phase 1,Daredevilis blood-related to Iron Man insofar as it will be the only property to receive a subsequence / 2d time of year before the big team - up . Additionally , Daredevilis the flagship of the Marvel ’s Netflix universe and the show ’s second season is being used as a fomite to introduce other major players like Frank Castle a.k.a . Punisher ( Jon Bernthal ) as well as Elektra ( Élodie Yung ) - similar to howIron Man 2introduced Black Widow ( Scarlett Johansson ) before she appeared as a main character inThe Avengers . This comparability also lends itself to the opening of these newDaredevilcharacters come along in the universe ’s squad - up miniseries , though there ’s nothing to evoke Marvel has deal it either way .
Despite all the inflammation for potential spinoffs , however , if Netflix and Marvel startle including new serial now it will belike jump their schedule forThe Defenders . So , given that their plans for the universe flexible joint on the team - up event , it seems to be the shell thatJessica Jonesseason 2 , thePunisherstandalone series , and any other spinoffs will be postponed until afterThe Defendersminiseries . But withThe Defendersarriving at some item in the next few years , fans can also ask Netflix ’s niche of the Marvel population to continue grow with new shows and season just like the MCU has amplify on ABC and in film .
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Daredevilseason 1 andJessica Jonesseason 1 are now available on Netflix . Daredevilseason 2 will debut on Netflix on March 18th , 2016 , followed byLuke Cageseason 1 later in 2016 . firing dates forJessica Jonesseason 2,Iron Fist , andThe Defenderson Netflix have not yet been announced . We ’ll keep you updated on thePunisherspinoff as development continues .
author : TVLine , THR , Jason Lynch , EW
