Daredevil: Born Again’sshowrunner Dario Scardapane recently opened up about his thoughts on Netflix’sDaredevil. Though the writer did not work on that show, he did write for its sister series,The Punisher, and he noted the differences between those productions and the new Disney adaptation. ThoughDaredevil: Born Againshares continuity and cast members with the Netflix series, Scardapane shared withSFXthat the new show differs from the others in a key way: “There is more fun in the moments with these characters and a lot less navel-gazing than before.”
Scardapane continued by adding that “the earlier show, at its best, was fantastic,” but"at its worst, it was two characters in a room talking about what a hero is.“He explained that he was “not taking swipes,“but he “just didn’t want to hear characters grousing about their lot in life; [he] wanted to see them doing things.” He used his experience onThe Punisherto further illustrate his point:
“One of our edicts [on The Punisher] was longer scenes. You had these long five-page scenes of characters hashing it out in order to make space between these massive action sequences. The way stuff has evolved since then, we’re able to do big action sequences at a lot more pace.”
Additionally, Scardapane unpacked the tonal differences between the two series, saying: “I really feel that Netflix’s Daredevil, which I know in my blood, was much more noir, and this show is more New York crime story.” He likened the series toThe Sopranos, with a “feeling” of “classic 90s crime tales.” Scardapane explained that the Disney+ show “has a pace and a scope that, for a lot of reasons, Netflix wasn’t able to do.” ThoughDaredevilwas “very dark, cinematically,” it wasn’t “necessarily story-wise,” andDaredevil: Born Againis “much darker.”
What Dario Scardapane’s Daredevil: Born Again Comments Mean
Daredevil: Born Againwas in a troubled state when Scardapane was given the reins. The series was originally conceived of as more of a legal drama, before Marvel decided to replace the creative team and overhaul the show. Series lead Charlie Coxreferred to the changeas “a Herculean task,” which ultimately was more “in line with what Daredevil had been established to be.” Between the writer’s words and those of the actor, it sounds likeDaredevil: Born Againaimed to strike a balance between continuing what came before and doing its own thing.
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Our Take On Dario Scardapane’s Daredevil: Born Again Comments
Scardapane’s perspective on Netflix’sDaredevilshows that he is aiming to take the best elements of the series and push them further forDaredevil: Born Again.While the Netflix series was a fan favorite, a more action-packed take on Daredevil would be a welcome approach, allowingDaredevil: Born Againto build on the solid foundation it built.
