Summary
Despite the end of The Defenders era, a spinoff Daughters of the Dragon show featuring Colleen Wing and Misty Knight was considered.
The reappearance of Daredevil and Punisher in the MCU creates an opportunity for other Netflix characters to make cameos and potentially reintroduce themselves to viewers.
Marvel Studios should consider incorporating The Defenders characters more frequently, given their popularity on Netflix, as this would introduce additional street-level heroes to the MCU.
Luke Cage director Mark Jobst revealed that while The Defenders series on Netflix ended years ago, there were plans for a Marvel spinoff show. Despite Disney+ being the main platform for MCU shows now, the original Marvel TV era included series on Netflix, ABC, Freeform, and Hulu. Marvel TV had several shows on Netflix as part of The Defenders franchise, such as Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, which brought numerous comic book characters to life.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Marc Jobst, known for directing episodes of Luke Cage, Daredevil, and The Punisher, discussed the possibility of a spinoff featuring the characters Colleen Wing and Misty Knight. Fans had expressed their desire to see a Daughters of the Dragon show focused on these two female heroes. Jobst confirmed that this was almost a reality and that the existing shows were intentionally leading up to a Daughters of the Dragon spinoff.
Certainly. In the episode, there was a significant emphasis on developing the bond between Colleen and Misty. This was evident from their intense boxing ring training sessions. The pinnacle of their relationship was reached when Colleen strategically lured Misty into a fight, with the intention of helping her overcome her self-pity. Colleen had faith in Misty's ability to rise to the challenge, and Misty proved her right. The final scene, where they disappeared into the mist and blurry lights, symbolized their undeniable partnership and hinted at the potential for the formation of the "Daughters of the Dragon."
How The MCU Could Feature More Netflix Characters
Fans can relive The Defenders shows on Disney+ but there are other ways for MCU viewers to see the Netflix characters. The MCU has brought back popular heroes like Daredevil and Kingpin in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Hawkeye. They will appear in Echo before headlining Daredevil: Born Again alongside Punisher. Marvel Studios is open to including characters like Luke Cage and Iron Fist, as well as Misty and Colleen, in the MCU. It would be beneficial for them to appear in other MCU projects before considering standalone shows, giving Marvel Studios a chance to gauge audience interest and reintroduce the characters after their absence from Netflix.
It would be a disappointment if Marvel Studios didn't revive the other characters from The Defenders, considering how well-received the shows and characters were on Netflix. With the return of Daredevil and Punisher, who have already generated significant audience enthusiasm, reintroducing the remaining characters would not only be beneficial but also enable the MCU to feature more street-level heroes. While it remains uncertain whether the MCU will eventually bring back the rest of The Defenders characters, it is hoped that Marvel Studios will prioritize their inclusion in the near future.
