Marvel Television’s heroes are now more likely than ever to join the MCU after Daredevil: Born Againand here are the 10 hottest prospects to do just that. After years of theories and speculation, it was finally confirmed that the story of Daredevil: Born Again will tie in to all three seasons of Marvel’s Netflix show, Reckless. Initially the reboot was thought to be exactly that, a new version of the character that reinvents him for the MCU only with several members of the Daredevil: Born AgainThe cast inherited from the Netflix continuity.
However, after Marvel Studios’ TV review, Daredevil: Born Again has been confirmed as a sequel to the Netflix show. This means big things for Marvel’s upcoming TV shows, with the heroes shown under the Marvel Television banner now fair game for the MCU to implement. While Marvel Television now covers all aspects of the MCU’s high-profile TV shows, it used to refer to those that were produced separately by other studios like Netflix. Now, after Daredevil: Born Againthe opportunity for some exciting heroes to be part of the franchise has been strengthened.
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Ghost Rider
From Agents of SHIELD
Ghost Rider was introduced in Agents of SHIELD season 4. Played by Gabriel Luna, this version of the popular Marvel Comics character was Robbie Reyes rather than the more well-known Johnny Blaze. Overall, the character was ranked as one of the strongest elements of Agents of SHIELD Season 4, from his personal quest for revenge to his partnerships with the titular SHIELD team, and would undoubtedly be welcomed as a member of the MCU’s future.
Be the version played by Luna in Agents of SHIELD or another iteration of the popular character, Ghost Rider has a place in the MCU. Phases 4 and 5 of the franchise fleshed out the supernatural side of the universe, leading many to hope that an upcoming Marvel film will center on Midnight Suns. If this comes to fruition, Ghost Rider is a character that could be transferred from Marvel Television to the main MCU.
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Earthquake
From Agents of SHIELD
Other popular character in Agents of SHIELDis Daisy Johnson, aka Quake. Quake is perhaps a fan favorite of the long-running Marvel television show, mainly due to her transition from a rookie agent of the titular organization to one of the MCU’s strongest heroes, at least in the TV realm. Not only that, but Quake has a varied set of skills, from being a good hand-to-hand combatant and expert hacker to a great marksman.
Due to the way her character was developed over seven seasons in Agents of SHIELDQuake is one of the most popular choices for audiences who want Marvel TV characters to become part of the MCU. This was highlighted by the intensity of the debunked theories in the film Quake. Secret Invasion cameo. With Marvel showing no hesitation in delving into the world of the Inhumans through Black Bolt’s cameo in Doctor Strange 2however, Quake could appear in the future of the franchise, an inclusion that would undoubtedly please many Agents of SHIELD fans.
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Phil Coulson
From Agents of SHIELD
Originally part of the main MCU in Phase 1 until his supposed death in The AvengersPhil Coulson was brought back to Agents of SHIELD. As the series’ main character for five seasons, Coulson has become one of the MCU’s most beloved characters. SHIELD fans are hoping it will be included in the MCU in some way. While your bow in Agents of SHIELD may have made that unlikely by giving it a strong ending, the MCU’s Multiverse Saga opens the door once again.
Agents of SHIELD season number |
Total episodes |
Average IMDb rating |
Rotten Tomatoes critic score |
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Season 1 |
22 |
8/10 |
88% |
Season 2 |
22 |
8.3/10 |
91% |
Season 3 |
22 |
8.3/10 |
100% |
Season 4 |
22 |
8.4/10 |
96% |
Season 5 |
22 |
8.4/10 |
100% |
Season 6 |
13 |
8.1/10 |
93% |
Season 7 |
13 |
7.7/10 |
100% |
Whether the version of Agents of SHIELD or another from the vast multiverse, Coulson would be one of the most audience-pleasing cameos in the future of the MCU. He could appear to some extent in the multiversal stories of Avengers: Judgment Day and Avengers: Secret Wars. This would provide great support for the character and the franchise, as one of the most popular characters from Phase 1 plays a role in Phase 6.
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Legion
From the Legion
One of Marvel Television’s most underrated productions was Legionone X-Men spin off. The show centered on the titular character, played by Dan Stephens, and told the story of Professor X’s son. The show itself was largely self-contained, but the Legion character could play an important role in the future of the MCU. Marvel X-Men film is in development, and Feige spoke at length about how the saga after Avengers: Secret Wars will focus heavily on mutants. As the son of Charles Xavier, Legion could be a great inclusion and an integral player.
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Cloak and Dagger
Cloak and Dagger
Another underrated Marvel Television show was Cloak and Dagger. The show was a different kind of Marvel series that focused on the young adult aspects of being superheroes and the personal connection between the two titular characters. The characters have a fan-favorite status relative to the source material, as evident by the reaction to their brief cameos in X-Men ’97. If Marvel intends to continue telling different types of stories along the lines of superheroes, Cloak and Dagger could be the best way forward. to do this.
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Asa Colleen
From the Iron Fist
Iron Fist It’s long been considered the worst-rated Marvel Netflix show, even though it has its standout elements. One of those elements was Colleen Wing, Danny Rand’s love interest and a fantastic character in her own right. Played perfectly by Jessica Henwick, Colleen Wing was undoubtedly a better main character in Iron Fist than Danny Rand, even transitioning to take over Danny’s titular mantle at the end of Season 2.
This ending, along with the friendship Colleen began with Misty Knight, led many to be excited about her future. Colleen and Misty are known as the Daughters of the Dragon in Marvel Comics, with audiences wanting this partnership before Netflix’s Defenders shows were canceled. Now this Daredevil: Born Again is bringing the Netflix universe back into the canon, Colleen could follow suit by capitalizing on the tantalizing ending to her character arc from Iron Fist 2nd season.
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Misty Knight
From Luke Cage
As mentioned above, Misty Knight was another highlight in the Defenders saga. She was one of the best elements Luke Cage and her relationship with Colleen as the potential Daughters of the Dragon unfortunately never came to fruition. If the MCU brings Misty back alongside Colleen, however, her future could be put back on track. With the MCU’s street elements coming to the fore with Daredevil: Born AgainMisty would be an overly exciting inclusion.
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Iron Fist
From the Iron Fist
Iron Fist is without a doubt the most divisive Marvel Netflix show. With Daredevil: Born Again bringing back characters from the Defenders saga, audiences have been theorizing which others could follow suit. It’s often argued that Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Punisher should be part of the MCU, but Iron Fist tends to be left out.
If the MCU were to use Iron Fist once again, it would be exciting to see how Marvel Studios would resolve the issues that plagued the Netflix show…
The reason for this is the poor portrayal of Danny Rand in the Netflix film Iron Fist and how that didn’t help Finn Jones’ interpretation of him. As such, Having Iron Fist back in the MCU could act as a means of redemption. Theories have been floated that he could be included in Shang-Chi’s story, which is certainly intriguing. If the MCU were to use Iron Fist once again, it would be exciting to see how Marvel Studios would resolve the issues plaguing the Netflix show.
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Luke Cage
From Luke Cage
Above all the other characters in the Netflix Defenders saga timeline, Luke Cage was in the most intriguing place. Reckless and Jessica Jones provided its titular characters with somewhat definitive endings, but Luke CageThe final episode before its cancellation promised great things in the future. For that reason alone, bringing Luke Cage back to the MCU would be fantastic.
The end of Luke Cage saw him take control of Harlem’s Paradise, becoming something of a crime lord like Cottonmouth and Mariah Stokes were before him. Although he was committed to improving Harlem, he was still negotiating with other criminals and a feud between him and Misty Knight was provoked. This was all incredibly exciting, and it would be incredible to see the future of this story play out in the MCU, given how good Mike Coulter is as the titular Luke Cage.
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Jessica Jones
By Jessica Jones
The last Marvel Television character who could now be part of the MCU after Daredevil: Born Again It’s Jessica Jones. Jessica Jones is considered one of Netflix’s best Marvel shows after Reckless, with the character herself living up to that reputation. Rumor has it that Jessica Jones will have a cameo Daredevil: Born Again, which would certainly make sense given the connection she and Matt Murdock formed in The Defenders.
If Jessica Jones doesn’t appear in Daredevil: Born Againthe show at least gives the option for Marvel Studios to use the character in the future. Krysten Ritter was fantastic as Jessica, which could only get better in the MCU. The Netflix show took a more grounded approach to her character and forwent the more explicit superhero elements of the comics. Given what the MCU has long proven – and will continue to prove with Daredevil: Born Again – without shying away from the superheroic aspects, Jessica could be one of the many Marvel Television characters that would benefit from inclusion.
Following Charlie Cox’s appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home and supporting role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Daredevil: Born Again gives Matt Murdock his first gig set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Daredevil: Born Again, consisting of 18 episodes, serves as the spiritual successor to Netflix’s three-season Daredevil series and adapts its characters to the MCU’s main continuity while establishing a new beginning for the superhero lawyer.
- Release date
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January 1, 2024
- Writers
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Chris Ord
- Directors
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Michael Cuesta
- Presenter
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Chris Ord