7 Characters We Want To See In Marvel’s Daredevil Show

Although some Marvel fans felt that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was a disappointment, hopes remain high for the upcoming Daredevil show which will soon premiere on Netflix. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Daredevil will follows the exploits of Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer who fights crime at night... I know what you're thinking, but trust us, it works. While Marvel's silver screen ventures take a larger than life look at super heroics, Daredevil promises a far grittier take on the genre, exploring the impact of crime and vigilantism on a more realistic street-bound level. What's really got the fans excited though is that Daredevil is only the first of five Marvel Netflix series, which will include A.K.A. Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage before eventually combining into one team known as The Defenders. If these characters prove popular, Marvel has suggested that feature films could soon follow, so all eyes will be on Netflix for Daredevil's premiere come April 10th. However, a hero is only as good as their supporting cast, and while staples such as the Kingpin and Karen Page have already appeared in the trailer, there's still a huge number of memorable characters who haven't been mentioned yet. Few of these suggestions have made an impact outside of the Daredevil canon so far, but if handled right, the following characters could become vital additions to future seasons and even the MCU at large. Hell, we don't even care if Squirrel Girl becomes Daredevil's sidekick, just as long as the showrunners can do something, anything to help us forget the Daredevil movie. Therapy costs money, you know! 7) Mister Fear While researching a way to bring wax figurines to life, (yes, really), a scientist named Zoltan Drago accidentally discovered a chemical that could induce fear in others. Donning a kooky costume, the newly named Mister Fear proceeded to get his arse handed to him by Daredevil and was killed soon after. Since then, however, numerous incarnations of Mister Fear have sprung up, some of whom have proved to be surprisingly dangerous. As far as super villains go, Mister Fear isn't exactly the most iconic character to ever grace the pages of a Marvel comic book, but there's certainly potential to use him on the Daredevil show. In one particularly memorable storyline from the comics, Mister Fear removed the fear of death from everyone in Hell's Kitchen, almost killing Daredevil's wife in the process. An encounter of this magnitude could form the basis of a fantastic episode and would certainly help transform this C-list character into a respectable villain... just as long as the showrunners can successfully differentiate him from DC's Scarecrow, who held a prominent role in Batman Begins only a decade ago. 6) Mister Hyde Inspired by the classic novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dr. Calvin Zabo created a chemical formula that transformed him into a super-strong villain with no regard for the law. Mister Hyde has fought a number of Marvel heroes over the years, but most of his most memorable confrontations have been against the Man Without Fear. With enough strength to take on even Thor himself, Mr Hyde is an extremely formidable foe who would stretch Murdock to the limits of his abilities. His unique combination of brains and brawn also help make Hyde stand out from the plethora of other super strong villains who plague Marvel's heroes on a regular basis. The Daredevil show may focus more on street level crime, but as it's still situated within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it would be gratifying for fans to occasionally see the Man Without Fear take on super-powered threats that would even give the Avengers a run for their money. 5) Stilt Man So, you want to be a super villain? Creating a fear toxin or strength-enhancing potion certainly makes sense, but it's hard to imagine what Wilbur Day was thinking when he created a battle suit with stilts for legs. Circus robberies aside, the criminal application of being super tall doesn't mean much in a world where the majority of crime fighters can fly or leap across tall buildings in a single bound. Legs containing hydraulic rams that can be used as battering rams. A stun gun. The ability to punch a pigeon mid flight. There's no denying that Stilt-Man is a ridiculous character and his inclusion in the Daredevil show could detract from the gritty aesthetic that the showrunners are aiming for, but this wouldn't be the first time that someone lame has been reinvented successfully for live action. The idea of using Stilt-Man in an episode of Daredevil is so absurd that it might just work. Just don't hold your breath for the shows writers to jump on board any time soon. 4) Typhoid Mary Some guys just have no luck when it comes to love, and Daredevil has suffered more than most, but ex-girlfriend Typhoid Mary is about as crazy as they come. Suffering from split-personality disorder, the mutant Typhoid Mary possesses a range of psychic abilities that are determined by which personality is dominant at the time. Initially hired as an assassin by the Kingpin, Typhoid Mary tried to kill Daredevil on numerous occasions while simultaneously dating Matt Murdock when her more timid "Mary" personality took control. One of the most gripping aspects of any good superhero saga is the conflict created as the vigilante struggles to maintain their secret identity, so it would be fascinating to explore this angle once problems inevitably arise between Murdock and Karen Page. The romance between Daredevil and Karen may be the definitive relationship in Daredevil's life, but can Page lift objects with her mind and set people on fire with a glance? Maybe it's just me, but I'd take the crazy killer over the druggie addict any day of the week. 3) Echo It's no wonder that Daredevil's pissed at the Kingpin, as the crime mogul seems to take particular delight in attacking Murdock through the women he loves. Just take Echo for example. After the Kingpin killed her criminal father, he adopted the young Echo and raised her as his own, convincing the now trained assassin that Daredevil was the one really responsible for her fathers death. Using the ability to perfectly copy the movements of others, Echo became an Olympic-level athlete who could replicate and match Daredevil's martial art skills with ease, eventually besting him in battle. Just before Echo could deal the killing blow to Murdock, the man that she had grown to love, Daredevil revealed his secret identity. Upon realizing that she had been manipulated by the Kingpin, Echo sought revenge by shooting him in the face. Not one to do things by halves is our Echo. Once the TV series is more established, Echo's introduction could kickstart a chain of events that would eventually lead to the Kingpin's downfall, mirroring the comics in an epic fashion that could become the basis of an entire season arc. It also wouldn't hurt to have a deaf Native American character appear in a cinematic universe that still rarely represents minorities of any kind. 2) Bullseye Those who sat through the whole of the Daredevil movie may question this choice, but despite his mistreatment on the silver screen thus far, Bullseye is Daredevil's arch nemesis and deserves to appear on the show. Executive producer Steven DeKnight recently confirmed via Twitter that there are no plans to feature the iconic villain in upcoming episodes, but if the show is renewed for a second season, Bullseye's inclusion should be a must. The assassin Bullseye may not possess superpowers, but his ability to transform any object into a weapon makes him the most deadly adversary Daredevil has ever faced. From pencils to playing cards, literally anything can be utilized by the expert marksman to complete his hit, a skill that has cost Murdock dearly in the past. In the comics, Bullseye has killed not one, but two of Daredevil's most significant lovers, making it impossible to deny the impact that this arch nemesis has had on Murdock's life. The showrunners are understandably afraid of using Bullseye in an attempt to distance the new show from the critically slated movie, but once the series has become established, it will seem foolish to ignore the huge dramatic potential that this character can bring to the show. As long as the producers avoid using an Irish accent, that dumb costume, a weird forehead tattoo, exaggerated acting and casting Colin Farrell in the role, then they should be good to go. 1) Elektra As the most well known character on this list, Elektra's inclusion at the top may not surprise those who kept clicking through to the end, but understandably, your opinion of the female assassin may be mixed. On the one hand, Elektra is an integral part of Daredevil's story and eventually stepped out of his shadow to become one of the most popular female characters in Marvel. However, Jennifer Garner's portrayal of Elektra was lacklustre at best and her solo movie helped set back super heroine movies by another decade, continuing the tradition of shite movies started by Supergirl and Catwoman. It makes sense then that the Daredevil showrunners want to establish Murdock as a hero in his own right first, but eventually, Elektra must make an appearance. Excluding her from Daredevil's story would be akin to never seeing the Joker in the Batman movies and her inclusion could lead to a number of iconic storylines making their way to the small screen. An appearance from Elektra would certainly rock the boat romantically between Murdock and Karen Page, but the real reason that the ninja assassin tops this list is that a successful portrayal of Elektra could redeem the terrible solo movie and even help reinvigorate general interest in super heroines. With the first Wonder Woman movie on the horizon and a Captain Marvel film coming soon, super powered ladies are finally increasing their profile. We're still a long way from gender equality in the superhero stakes and it's debatable whether you could even call Elektra a 'hero,' but her appearance in the Daredevil TV show could have a huge impact on both the quality of the program and live action superhero projects in general.