A full viewing guide if you’re lost on where to start.

How to watch Netflix’s Marvel shows in chronological order, from Daredevil to The Punisher

A full viewing guide if you're lost on where to start.

By Kevin Jacobsen

November 20, 2025 8:00 a.m. ET

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Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock on 'Daredevil'; Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones on 'Jessica Jones'; Mike Colter as Luke Cage on 'Luke Cage'. Credit:

David Lee/Netflix; Myles Aronowitz/Netflix; Myles Aronowitz/Netflix

For a period of time in the late-2010s, Netflix was producing some of the most compelling Marvel media, telling gritty stories of street-level superheroes. While at the box office, we had Thor, Captain America, and more fighting intergalactic battles, Netflix gave us much more grounded stories with characters like blind vigilante Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), superpowered detective Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), impenetrable crime fighter Luke Cage (Mike Colter), and mystical martial artist Danny Rand (Finn Jones) for more earthbound, New York City-specific conflicts.

Interest has been renewed for the Netflix series since they've migrated to Disney+, particularly with the release of *Daredevil: Born Again* in March 2025. An apt subtitle, *Born Again* continues what the first Marvel Netflix show began, but it’s a revival series from Marvel Studios and will span multiple phases in the MCU.

*Jessica Jones* celebrates the 10th anniversary of its premiere on Nov. 20. To mark the occasion, EW is providing you with a guide on how to watch all of the Netflix-originated Marvel series in order.**

Daredevil (2015–2018)

Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock and Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page on 'Daredevil'.

Patrick Harbron/Netflix

It all began with *Daredevil*, starring Charlie Cox as the blind, charismatic lawyer Matt Murdock, who moonlights as the masked vigilante Daredevil. Fighting crime on the streets of Hell's Kitchen in NYC, Murdock comes up against ruthless crime boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio).**

Jessica Jones (2015–2019)

Benjamin Walker as Erik Gelden and Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones on 'Jessica Jones'. David Giesbrecht/Netflix

This second series centers on Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), a sardonic detective who possesses superhuman strength but hasn't used her powers in years after a traumatic incident. When a mind-controlling villain from her past comes out of the woodwork, she's forced to face her demons.

Luke Cage (2016–2018)

Mike Colter as Luke Cage on 'Luke Cage'. Myles Aronowitz/Netflix

Like Jessica Jones, Luke Cage's (Mike Colter) power is superhuman strength, though Luke also has the benefit of unbreakable skin. Delving into the modern-day struggles of the Black community in America, *Luke Cage* finds the title character fighting crime in Harlem, most notably nightclub owner/arms dealer Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes (Mahershala Ali).

Iron Fist (2017–2018)

Finn Jones as Danny Rand/Iron Fist in 'Iron Fist'. Patrick Harbron/Netflix

While initial reviews of this fourth series were largely negative compared to the first three, *Iron Fist* is still a key cog in this saga. Delving into identity issues and legacy, the series follows billionaire heir Danny Rand (Finn Jones) as he returns to New York after 15 years with newfound mystical powers, which he hopes to use to defeat a dangerous secret society known as the Hand.**

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The Defenders (2017)

Luke Cage (Mike Colter), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Claire Temple (Rosario Dawson), Daredevil (Charlie Cox), and Colleen Wing (Jessica Henwick) in 'The Defenders'.

Sarah Shatz/Netflix

This miniseries version of *The Avengers* features Murdock, Jones, Cage, and Rand coming together to put a stop to the Hand, which seeks to control New York City through mystical means. The eight-episode series also includes genre legend Sigourney Weaver as the formidable leader of the Hand.**

The Punisher (2017–2019)

Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle on 'The Punisher'. David Giesbrecht/Netflix

Jon Bernthal, who first appeared as Frank Castle and his vigilante alter ego, the Punisher, in season 2 of *Daredevil*, reprises his role in this two-season spinoff. Driven to seek justice by any means necessary, the former Marine uncovers a vast conspiracy that connects to the death of his family.**

Every Marvel Netflix show in order

*Daredevil* season 1 (April 2015)

*Jessica Jones* season 1 (November 2015)

*Daredevil* season 2 (March 2016)

*Luke Cage* season 1 (September 2016)

*Iron Fist* season 1 (March 2017)

*The Defenders* (August 2017)

*The Punisher* season 1 (November 2017)

*Jessica Jones* season 2 (March 2018)

*Luke Cage* season 2 (June 2018)

*Iron Fist* season 2 (September 2018)

*Daredevil* season 3 (October 2018)

*The Punisher* season 2 (January 2019)

*Jessica Jones* season 3 (June 2019)

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Source: “EW Marvel”