Is defenders (show)important?

Im currently trying to watch all things daredevil so I can finally watch daredevil born again and I know hes in the defenders so is that show Canon or just a fun show with all the Netflix superheros? Secondary question should I watch the shows iron fist and like cage to actually understand the defenders show or does it not allude to anything in each of the respective shows.

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XavierScorpionIkari2025-10-08 14:17

It is kind of important to watch the entire defenders series in proper release order. That way you get all of the backstory and information into the characters. Just watching the defenders miniseries itself leaves out a lot of information about Matt Murdock and Daredevil. And not to give anything major away, but there is also another character from the Marvel defenders series that does appear in born again, and you might want to know about those characters as well.

Craigioso2025-10-08 18:19

This is how im watching it tell me if this is good.
DD S1, DD S2, Iron F S1(mostly because I like the character of iron fist and never seen the show) Defenders, DD S3, DD BA

Petrichor022025-10-08 21:41

That order works out perfectly. I would save Born Again until after Hawkeye and Echo if you plan on watching them, but otherwise you've got the right order.

Craigioso2025-10-08 23:26

Ive seen Hawkeye when it released but not echo so ill probably watch those both at some point maybe after born again due to people telling me its minor stuff in both respective shows

Sad_Metal72902025-10-08 14:18

Premise is good, but result kinda meh. I would watch just the last episode of Defenders, because it leads straight into Daredevil season 3.

I haven't watch Iron Fist myself, cause I haven't heard anything good about it. Season one of Luke Cage was good, I haven't seen the second season.

The_Monarch_Lives2025-10-08 14:22

Iron Fist show had some great side characters and plots, but the main ones just didn't land very well. I think they did a better job with the character in The Defenders, honestly.

marvelcomics222025-10-08 14:22

The events of that series aren't important to the first season of Born Again, but they are partly important to Daredevil S3, which is very important to Born Again. All the Netflix stuff is 100% Confirmed canon, and the only shows that The Defenders doesn't take major plot aspects from are Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, but elements feed into all of those. Just watch all of it, it's better in the long run.

Extra_Age25052025-10-08 14:24

I’m pretty sure that Daredevil series 3 does take The Defenders into account somewhat at least. And there is a throughline for Luke Cage and Iron Fist. It’s probably not required viewing but The Defenders does pick up story threads from the first series of Luke Cage and Iron Fist (more so with Iron Fist)

No-Student66192025-10-08 14:34

It's an important tie-in between S2 and S3 of a 'Daredevil' show.

bangarang902102025-10-08 14:47

Defenders is great. You should watch it before DD season 3. You should also watch season 1 of the other shows, but if you’re in a time crunch you could watch a YouTube recap or the first couple episodes to understand who they are instead.

ihatebrooms2025-10-08 15:05

No, it's not important to the d+ series.

The only thing it does is put daredevil in his place for the beginning of daredevil s3. The why isn't even important. It doesn't matter whatsoever for any of the other Netflix series or for the d+ series.

The only thing you need to know if you skip it is that >!Daredevil stays behind during a collapsing building to save the rest of the team and try to bring a resurrected elektra to her senses. Both are presumed dead but he wakes up in the convent later, and they call a special nun that's maybe his mom.!<

Personally i think defenders is really bad. I _love_ crossovers and there's a fight scene plus dialogue that involves all four towards the beginning that's really good, but otherwise not a fan. I think sigourney Weaver is wasted in her role. I find the overall plot to be really dumb, and just a lot of wasted potential overall. There's a lot of cool ideas and it could have been much much better with some minimal changes.

As for the other Netflix series, currently the only things that are relevant are the daredevil series. This might change for s2, based on rumors, but I'm guessing it will only add Jessica Jones.

It is unlikely that iron fist will matter at any point.

Redditeer282025-10-08 15:16

Is it important? Yeah. It directly sets up Daredevil season 3. Is it good? No. Skip it and watch a recap.

Scary-Command22322025-10-08 16:01

Imo the most enjoyable order is JJ1 which introduces you to Jessica and Luke and is good, DD1, DD 2, defenders, DD3 before born again. Iron fist is explained at the beginning of Defenders.

Matt is the best thing about defenders and it's like DD 2.5, so while not as good as the daredevil series or JJ1, it's still better than many Disney+ marvel shows.

Madmonkeman2025-10-08 16:19

The defenders shows in general have a problem where they’ll introduce a plot in one show and then resolve it in another. With the show called Defenders it resolves a plot from Daredevil season 2 that was continued in Iron Fist season 1. It also is necessary to watch because in Daredevil season 3 Matt is injured and depressed because of the events in Defenders.

pje11282025-10-08 18:29

Defenders is very canon and directly sets up Daredevil season 3, along with finishing plotlines from the first two Daredevil seasons.

As for the rest of the shows, their shows are definitely referenced in Defenders, but I know some people have only Daredevil and been alright. If you're in a completionist mood and want to have the best possible Defenders viewing experience, watch the first seasons of Jessica, Luke, and Iron Fist. Their later seasons all happened after the crossover. If you just want to follow Daredevil's journey, though, you should be fine.

CaptHayfever2025-10-08 18:47

If you're trying to watch "all things Daredevil", then you should watch Defenders, yes.

Craigioso2025-10-08 19:09

I did kinda phrase it wrong. I kinda should've said all things that directly relate to DD born again. Because that's what I ultimately wanted to watch in the first place. But will watch the defenders so thank you!

left-for-dead-99802025-10-08 20:31

Defenders is better than Born Again. That's not saying much. All episodes of all the Daredevil universe before Born Again are better than Born Again. Hopefully Season 2 gets better.

unclecaveman12025-10-09 06:49

Born Again is Daredevil season 4. Defenders is Daredevil season 2.5. It finishes the arc from season 2 and starts the arc for season 3.

Uncanny_Doom2025-10-08 19:38

Yes, it’s important. It’s effectively Daredevil Season 2.5, resolving the plot line from season 2 of the show including being the last time you see a few characters. Season 3 of Daredevil picks up right where Defenders leaves off. You don’t have to watch any other shows beyond Daredevil Season 2 in order to understand Defenders.

Also with Jessica Jones being officially confirmed for Born Again Season 2 I would say it’s only more important to have seen Defenders.

InvestigatorLive192025-10-08 19:42

It comes after daredevil s2 and before S3. You can still follow S3 without it, but it adds a ton of context as to how he got into the position he's in by that point.

Also, while not confirmed, it's very possible that the defenders will be brought back for born again s2, so id say still watch it

Petrichor022025-10-08 21:39

The Defenders is essentially Daredevil Season 2.5 and Iron Fist Season 1.5. So, yes, I would definitely watch it if you want Daredevil's full story.

Luke is a small enough part of The Defenders that you could probably skip his show, but as I alluded to, Iron Fist's first season is an important part of The Defenders. That said, Iron Fist's first season is not very good at all, IMO. So either power through, skip and accept that you won't understand everything in The Defenders, or watch a recap on YouTube. You could probably find a Luke Cage recap on YouTube as well.

Aglet_Green2025-10-09 00:01

I don't know but I'm about to find out. I've just watched two seasons of Daredevil. one each of Jessica jones and Luke Cage, and am starting Iron Fist. (And having seen an episode or two, I don't know why I.F. is so poorly rated-- so far it's just been Jessica Henwick fighting, (and some stunt guy in a Kabuki mask for Finn) and it's been fine.) Seems similar to the first two episodes of 'Arrow' which was grounded until episode 4, so once it gets away from this Rand crap, I'm hoping it becomes a show like the other three.

Anyway, having just seen some great perfect seasons, I remain optimistic.

eagc72025-10-09 00:20

Only to understand the events of Daredevil S3, as S3 picks up exactly where Defenders ends.

It would be like if you saw the Iron Man trilogy without seeing Avengers and out of nowhere Tony is talking about Aliens. or if you saw Thor 1 and Thor 2 back to back and you go from Loki falling into the depths of space, only for him to be in Asgard custody with no explenation as to how they found him

Armandonerd2025-10-09 04:15

Yes check it out.

Daredevil season 1

Jessica Jones season 1

Daredevil season 2

Punisher season 1

Luke Cage season 1

Iron fist season 1

DEF ENDERS!

Daredevil season 3

Jessica Jones season 2

Luke Cage season 2

Iron fist season 2

Jessica Jones season 3

Punisher season 2

MoistTubes2025-10-09 19:51

Just watch it cause it's a good show.

[deleted]2025-10-10 02:38

Sure. That’s about right

snowhawk042025-10-10 09:45

When it comes to the MCU, nothing is important or required to watch before watching something newer. If they want you to know something from a previous property, they'll re-explain it for the audience. You'll miss out on the little easter eggs and nostalgia baiting if you skip things.

Watch what you like because you think they might be interesting to you.

mr_oberts2025-10-15 04:59

Just watch everything. Not all of it is great, but it’s fun.