Netflix cancels 'Daredevil' after Season 3

Two weeks after Daredevil showrunner, Erik Oleson pitched the idea for Season 4 to Netflix and Marvel executives, they announced the cancellation of the show.

This brings their Marvel content down to Jessica Jones and The Punisher which seem likely to finish their 5 show deal.

Notably, Netflix expressed their pride in Daredevil. Following Season 3's success, they wanted to end on a high note.

While announcing the news of the cancellation, Netflix expressed immense pride in the show and the showrunner Erik.

They also thanked the incredible writers, stellar cast and crew and specifically mentioned Charlie Cox, who plays the protagonist, Matt Murdock or Daredevil.

Thanking their fans, they said the show's 3 seasons could still be streamed on Netflix and Daredevil would appear in future Marvel projects.

The news of cancellation, though shocking, was forthcoming for some time.

Disney outlined its plans to launch their own streaming service, Disney+, in 2019 with the intention of removing all Marvel content from other streamers to exclusively feature them on their platform.

Moreover, Netflix's relationship has been strained with Marvel since Luke Cage when they disagreed over reducing the number of episodes to 10.

Of all Marvel shows on Netflix, Daredevil holds a special place in many hearts due to the dark, gritty and realistic take on Marvel's hero and opening the door to other Marvel content on television.

While some fans consoled themselves that Season 3 ended well, others angrily refused to watch a PG-13 Daredevil on Disney, expressing sadness for Cox who loved playing the character.