Marvel's Daredevil: 10 Reasons It's The Best Comic Book Show Ever

10. Charlie Cox Is Perfect As Matt Murdock/Daredevil

Marvel has an almost perfect batting average when it comes to the casting of their Cinematic Universe. Who could imagine anyone other than Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and who could fill Chris Hemsworth's shoes as Thor as well?

Charlie Cox can now be added to that list of spot-on casting decisions, as his Matt Murdock is sublime. Mostly known for his lead role in Matthew Vaughn's Stardust, or his turn as Steve Buscemi's Northern Irish right-hand man in Boardwalk Empire, the 32 year old Londoner wouldn't have immediately sprung to mind for Daredevil.

But, to his and Marvel's credit, Cox brings just the right amount of vulnerability and charm to Murdock, and the requisite level of toughness and intimidation as his night-time alter-ego Daredevil (or The Devil Of Hell's Kitchen, as he is known throughout most of the series).

Cox's physical presence is excellent, with the actor packing on 20 pounds of muscle for the role, and he handles himself admirably in the crunching fight scenes. He is a fearsome presence, clad all in black as Daredevil, and never once do the audience not believe in his vigilante credentials. As Murdock, he brings a light touch to the moments when he is playing up his 'blind man' routine, but also nails the darker moments in the Church confessional.