Jessica Jones and The Punisher: Marvel TV boss teases future of cancelled Netflix shows

The future of Netflix’s Marvel shows has been teased after the streaming service decided to cancel its remaining shows, Jessica Jones and The Punisher.

Jeph Loeb, executive vice president of Marvel television, shared a touching open letter, reflecting upon the success of the shows, which also included Daredevil, Iron Fist and Luke Cage.

“It had never been done before,” it begins. “Four separate television series, each with different super-talented showrunners, writers, directors, cast and crew, coming out months apart and then... they would meet in a single event series all set in the heart of New York City. We called them The Defenders. And together we were thrilled by stories of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and even the Punisher joined in!

The letter continues: “They said it couldn’t be done. But Marvel assembled amazing teams to write, produce, direct, edit, and score 13 seasons and 161 one-hour episodes. Take a moment and go online and look at the dazzling list of actors, writers, directors, and musicians who graced us with the very best of their craft.”

Loeb goes on to hint that the shows could be resurrected in some manner.

“Our Network partner may have decided they no longer want to continue telling the tales of these great characters... but you know Marvel better than that. As Matthew Murdock’s Dad once said, ‘The measure of a man is not how he gets knocked to the mat, it’s how he gets back up.’ To be continued.”

The third season of Jessica Jones will still be released on the streaming service this year, although no release date has been announced.

Fans believe the shows could return on Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+. Marvel Studios is owned by Disney and have several exclusive shows are heading to the service, including ones centred on Vision and Scarlet Witch, Bucky and Falcon, and Tom Hiddleston’s Loki.