8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Marvel's Daredevil (2015)
Marvel's Daredevil (2015)
Overview
Lawyer-by-day Matt Murdock uses his heightened senses from being blinded as a young boy to fight crime at night on the streets of Hell’s Kitchen as Daredevil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
Lawyer-by-day Matt Murdock uses his heightened senses from being blinded as a young boy to fight crime at night on the streets of Hell’s Kitchen as Daredevil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series critiques systemic corruption and the failure of legal institutions, a theme often associated with left-leaning discourse. However, its championed solution is individual vigilantism driven by a strong personal moral code and faith, which aligns with themes of individual responsibility and skepticism of government, resulting in a balanced ideological stance.
The film demonstrates a notable aspect of diversity through the explicit racial recasting of a traditionally white character, Kingpin, with a Black actor. However, the narrative itself does not focus on critiquing traditional identities, instead presenting a conventional superhero story.
Secondary
The show features Elektra Natchios, a highly skilled martial artist, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, primarily members of the Hand.
Ben Urich, a canonically white character in the source comics, is portrayed by a Black actor. Additionally, Elektra Natchios, originally depicted as white (Greek), is portrayed by an actress of Cambodian descent.
The series portrays Catholicism as a profound and central aspect of Matt Murdock's character, providing his moral compass and a source of both strength and internal conflict. The Church and its clergy are depicted with respect, offering guidance and a moral framework within a dark world.
The Daredevil series does not feature any explicitly identified LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no discernible portrayal to evaluate under the provided framework.
Marvel's Daredevil does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The series focuses on the crime-fighting activities of Matt Murdock and the personal struggles of its core cast, without engaging with transgender identities or experiences.
The show faithfully adapts the gender of its established Marvel Comics characters. No major or legacy character originally depicted as one gender was portrayed as a different gender in the series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.6
8.2
Critic Ratings
9.2
7.2
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