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TV review: 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 slows down revival

After a rousing first season, "Daredevil: Born Again," premiering Tuesday on Disney+, resumes more normal television plot. mechanics to its detriment.

Why it matters

As streaming services become primary entertainment distributors, questions about storytelling quality and production standards directly affect what audiences watch and how much they pay for these platforms. The critical reception of major franchises like Marvel's "Daredevil" influences subscriber retention and shapes what kinds of content studios invest in producing.

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Where do you stand?

Should major streaming platforms prioritize narrative innovation and creative risk-taking, or maintain proven commercial formulas to maximize subscriber value and shareholder returns?

How should Disney balance its responsibility to Marvel Comics fans who expect quality continuations with its obligation to maximize profit from franchise revival investments?

When established creative properties decline in quality, who bears responsibility: the studios making production decisions, the platforms distributing the content, or audiences for consuming it?

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