After stepping away to work on other projects, former Daredevil showrunner Steven S. DeKnight is returning to Netflix. The writer/director/producer has signed a multi-year deal with the streaming service to develop new original content with both new series and feature-length programming. DeKnight began his relationship with Netflix as showrunner and executive producer of Daredevil, the first of the Marvel series to debut on the platform. He left the series amicably in 2015, following the first season, to pursue other projects, including directing and co-writing Pacific Rim Uprising. RELATED: “Steven S. DeKnight is a multifaceted writer, director, producer and showrunner whose daring visions have gripped audiences for years,” Cindy Holland, Netflix’s vice president of original content, said in a statement. “From Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which become a global cult sensation, to his historical gladiator epic Spartacus, and his unforgettable work on season one of Marvel’s Daredevil, Steven’s bold, visceral storytelling has left its mark. We look forward to teaming with him on future original series and other projects for our members around the world.” Before working on Daredevil, DeKnight created the popular Starz series Spartacus, and served as its showrunner and executive producer. DeKnight’s television credits as a writer, director, and producer also include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Smallville and Angel. RELATED: “Collaborating with Netflix on the first season of Daredevil was one of the most satisfying creative endeavors of my career,” DeKnight said. “The level of trust they place in their creatives is matched only by their unflagging support and enthusiasm for storytelling. I couldn’t ask for a better home for myself or DeKnight Productions.” (via ) The post appeared first on .
June 22, 2018
The second season of is already a certified hit with critics. The sophomore outing of the drama, which arrived today on Netflix, now holds a Tomatometer score of 84 percent on , and has been certified fresh by the review aggregator website. While that rating is a significant drop from the first season’s 94 percent, that figure will undoubtedly fluctuate as more reviews are taken into account. RELATED: The rating puts the average for the two-season series at an 88 percent, on par with fellow Marvel Netflix series Jessica Jones, at 88 percent, and Daredevil, at 86 percent.. For comparison, The Defenders, which featured Cage heavily, earned a 75 percent, while Iron Fist and The Punisher stand at 17 percent and 63 percent, respectively. and highlight the performances of stars Mike Colter and Alfre Woodard. RELATED: Picking up on the events of The Defenders, Luke Cage Season 2 sees the titular superhero caught in the middle of a turf war for Harlem between Mariah Dillard and new foe Bushmaster. With the entire neighborhood caught in the crossfire, Cage must make difficult compromises to put an end to the violence. Streaming now on Netflix, Marvel’s Luke Cage Season 2 stars Mike Colter, Simone Missick, Alfre Woodard, Theo Rossi, Mustafa Shakir, Gabrielle Dennis, Rosario Dawson and Reg E. Cathey. The post appeared first on .
June 22, 2018