Marvel's Daredevil (2015)

Kernel Score: 91% · 5,032 ratings

Genres: Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure

First aired: 2015-04-10

Seasons: 3 · 39 episodes

Is Marvel's Daredevil worth watching?

Must-watch. A blind lawyer fights crime in Hell's Kitchen at night. It's one of Marvel's grittiest shows, with fight scenes and a memorable villain, and viewers rate it very highly.

Watch it if you

  • like gritty crime drama with superheroes
  • enjoy well-staged fight scenes
  • want a dark, serious Marvel show

Skip it if you

  • want light, bright superhero fun
  • dislike violence

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Marvel's Daredevil

  • Stream: Disney+
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Lawyer-by-day Matt Murdock uses his heightened senses from being blinded as a young boy to fight crime at night on the streets of Hell’s Kitchen as Daredevil.

Marvel's Daredevil parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Marvel's Daredevil is a gritty, violent superhero series with strong language and intense fight scenes.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Reviews describe the show as having strong violence and gritty vigilante fight sequences.
  • Language: Moderate — Strong language is present, noted as unusual for a Marvel series.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Marvel's Daredevil

If you liked Marvel's Daredevil, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • Marvel's The Punisher (2017) — 89%: Spin-off in the same grim, street-level world.
  • Daredevil: Born Again (2025) — 84%: Direct continuation of Matt Murdock's story.
  • The Boys (2019) — 93%: Violent, darkly funny superhero satire.
  • Person of Interest (2011) — 89%: Vigilante action with strong plotting.
  • Reacher (2022) — 91%: Hard-hitting, physical action with a tough lead.
  • Sons of Anarchy (2008) — 93%: Gritty crime saga with violent consequences.

Cast

  • Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock / Daredevil
  • Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
  • Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson
  • Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk / Kingpin
  • Jay Ali as Rahul 'Ray' Nadeem
  • Wilson Bethel as Benjamin 'Dex' Poindexter

Marvel's Daredevil FAQ

Is Marvel's Daredevil worth watching?

Must-watch. A blind lawyer fights crime in Hell's Kitchen at night. It's one of Marvel's grittiest shows, with fight scenes and a memorable villain, and viewers rate it very highly.

Where can I watch Marvel's Daredevil?

In the US you can stream Marvel's Daredevil on Disney+ and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Marvel's Daredevil OK for kids?

Marvel's Daredevil is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Marvel's Daredevil is a gritty, violent superhero series with strong language and intense fight scenes.

What shows are like Marvel's Daredevil?

If you liked Marvel's Daredevil, try Marvel's The Punisher, Daredevil: Born Again, The Boys and Person of Interest.