Netflix Unlikely to Continue The Defenders for Season 2

The Defenders, a Netflix Original mini-series, is unlikely to continue for another season.

As first reported by ComicBook.com, Netflix has announced a new division of genre content called NX. This division would include all the streaming service’s sci-fi and superhero titles, including the Marvel series.

Watch to the end, trust me. pic.twitter.com/khCvqfvx4o

— NX (@NXOnNetflix) September 17, 2018

What does this have to do with a new Defenders season?

NX has seemingly taken over The Defenders Facebook page. Usually, if an IP is still being actively used, its social media profiles aren’t changed this drastically.

The Defenders’ first season wasn’t what Netflix hoped it would be. The mini-series was met with mixed reviews across many entertainment sites and had an even more lukewarm reception from fans. There were also scheduling conflicts when it came to the ensemble show due to all of the main cast members having their own solo shows to film. Netflix’s Vice President of Original Content Cindy Holland spoke with Deadline about this issue, stating:

“The biggest issue was the timing of production and launching of The Defenders because what that meant is we had to shut down all of the shows, so all the actors be available for The Defenders so it’s more function of that,”

Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist have all returned for new seasons. Daredevil, the series that started the television Marvel universe is set to return sometime this year for its third season. It is rumored to premiere October 19th, due to this promotional tweet from Netflix Thailand:

“ผมยอมตายในฐานะเดวิล ดีกว่ามีชีวิตอยู่ในฐานะแมตต์ เมอร์ด็อค” 19 ตุลาฯ เจอกันครับ #Daredevil ซีซั่น 3 #MarvelTH #MarvelThailand pic.twitter.com/kxd2EmSRsE

— Netflix Thailand (@netflixth) September 11, 2018

The tweet roughly translates to “I was dying as a devil. I live a better life as Matt Murdock. October 19th, meet Daredevil season 3.”.

What are your thoughts on NX? Do you believe that we’ll see another season of The Defenders from Netflix? Let us know in the comments and be sure to follow us here at The Nerd Stash for all of your nerdy news and needs!

Taylor Cole

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