Daredevil cast "heartbroken" after series' shock axing
Both fans and stars alike are pretty damn disappointed by the surprising news that Daredevil has been cancelled after just three (popular) seasons.
The unexpected news broke last night (November 29), after it was reported that Netflix would not be renewing another one of its Marvel TV series for a fourth season.
Although Daredevil's lead star Charlie Cox has yet to address the news, some of the show's cast have been paying tribute to the series on Twitter, sharing their sadness at the sudden axing.
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Deborah Ann Woll, who played Karen Page, said she was "so sad" that Daredevil's story "won't be continuing", while Jay Ali (Agent Ray Nadeem) said it was "an experience I'll never forget".
Amy Rutberg – aka Marci Stahl – also admitted she was "heartbroken and surprised" by the series' axing, but was "so proud" to have starred in the world.
I’m so sad that we won’t be continuing this story. Mostly I’ll miss seeing the friends I’ve made everyday. Thank you to every person who contributed to this series over the years. And to @erikoleson because of you we are going out on a high. @Daredevil #Daredevil pic.twitter.com/aVmXu1UwFu
- Deborah Ann Woll (@DeborahAnnWoll) November 30, 2018
So Sad to hear the end of @Daredevil.I was so lucky and fortunate to be apart of this amazing show and work with such an amazing cast and crew. An experience I will never forget. Thank you for all the love and support from the fans. You are the best. Until next time.
- Jay Ali (@JayAliUK) November 30, 2018
Heartbroken and surprised. But what a helluva way to go out! Thank you @stevendeknight and @erikoleson . I will miss Marci terribly but so proud to have played in your world. #Daredevil @Daredevil pic.twitter.com/mGCUbokaoF
- Amy Rutberg (@AmyRutberg) November 30, 2018
Fans were equally gutted about the controversial decision, with some calling Daredevil "one of the best shows on Netflix".
"F**k Netflix", another (succinctly) added.
how? how can you even think about canceling daredevil? pic.twitter.com/bifbcl9m2p
- kaz. (@galensdeathstar) November 30, 2018
the fact that daredevil, one of the best shows on netflix, got cancelled, but they wanna renew shitty series like 13rw and insatiable makes me realise how money hungry netflix really is. stop. producing. shitty. shows. that. have. no. depth. man im tired
- c (@strkparker) November 30, 2018
Here’s all the reasons why they should have cancelled #Daredevil. https://t.co/n2yGqZc4Pw
- Eren - Caboose (@CabooseEK) November 30, 2018
this isn’t right daredevil doesn’t deserve to be cancelled, fuck netflix pic.twitter.com/A7iAb2hT5p
- 𝕤𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕒 𝕔𝕝𝕒𝕦𝕤 | #renewdaredevil (@spiderparrker) November 30, 2018
Daredevil's cancellation comes after a mixed bag of fortunes for the series. As well as following in the not-so-surprising footsteps of Iron Fist and Luke Cage, it was recently reported that season three was drawing in less than half the first-week viewership of season two.
Showrunner Erik Oleson also claimed that he had pitched the fourth season to Netflix with his "fingers crossed" only two weeks ago, but alas, we suppose it wasn't to be.
All three seasons of Daredevil are available to stream on Netflix.
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