Daredevil (Season 3)
Release info: 2018, Netflix
Cast and crew: Marvel hasn’t announced anything just yet, but it’s surely a dead cert that Charlie Cox, Elden Hensen, Karen Page, Elodie Yung and the rest of the main cast will return. Ramirez and Petrie will also reprise their position as co-showrunners, after taking over from season 1’s Steven DeKnight in the second run.
What to expect: One thing we surely have to see this season is the belated introduction of Bullseye, Daredevil’s other arch-enemy aside from Kingpin. Given some of the ideas set up in season 2 – Kingpin wanting revenge on Matt Murdock and Karen finding out Matt’s secret identity – it’s also likely that the season will adapt the “Born Again” storyline from the comics.
Why you should be excited: Because it’s the next chapter in what’s still Marvel’s most popular and acclaimed TV show of all-time.
Jessica Jones (Season 2)
Release info: 2018, Netflix
Cast and crew: Krysten Ritter, Rachael Taylor, Eka Darville and Carrie-Ann Moss will presumably return for season 2 – though don’t expect David Tennant to be back. Melissa Rosenberg will definitely serve as showrunner though, while True Blood and The Returned exec Raelle Tucker has joined as EP and writer. All 13 episodes will also be helmed by a female director.
What to expect: After the death of Jessica’s tormentor Kilgrave in season 1, season 2 will see her facing new demons, such as her guilt over his murder. “I think one of the things I would be able to do now, that’s harder to do in the first season, is to really expand on the ensemble,” said Rosenberg. “I would hope to further expand on the ensemble, and on Jessica’s world.”
Why you should be excited: Jessica Jones was one of the edgiest, richest and most mature superhero shows we’ve ever seen. If the same level of quality can be achieved in its sequel season, it should be a real blast.