10 Best Comic Book TV Shows Of The Decade

A dark, grim and unnerving adaptation of the Marvel Comics character, Netflix's Daredevil felt incredibly true to form right from the offset. Taking a more realistic approach than anything else in its genre, it remained incredibly grounded throughout its three-season run, as blind lawyer Matt Murdock reined down bloody hell upon the corrupt criminals in Hell's Kitchen as the vigilante known as Daredevil.

Being a streaming service show, it benefited from the lack of restrictions as it wasn't afraid to show us the disturbing side of crime-fighting via violent deaths, malicious attacks and highly-physical fight scenes - all of which set it apart visually from its less-physical counterparts. This allowed it to delve into areas that we normally wouldn't see explored in a superhero show, highlighting what criminals like Wilson Fisk were willing to do to remain in control.

Murdock's arc always remained a compelling one, as through a series of confessions, we're reminded that he struggles with his burden of being judge and jury because he knows that sometimes the law isn't foolproof. And it's that inner conflict that incites his dominance over Fisk and, later, The Hand.

Anchored by a strong performance from Charlie Cox and a stunning turn from Vincent D'Onofrio as the Kingpin himself, Daredevil started off on an immense high that it never quite achieved again. But it did come close multiple times throughout its subsequent seasons and always delivered compelling character-driven drama and the best fight scenes the genre has ever seen.

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