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The man without fear DAREDEVIL: SEASON 1

Darkness falls PENNY DREADFUL: THE FINAL SEASON

Release Date: 07/12/16

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Release Date: 07/12/16

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While we’re still pretending that Ben Affleck venture from 2003 doesn’t exist, the Daredevil television series manages to do significantly more justice (sorry) to the unassuming character of Matt Murdock. Left blind following a childhood accident, Murdock was forced to hone his remaining senses, resulting in a superhuman transition that gives him ridiculously good hearing and a steely facade. Charlie Cox stars as the lawyer by day – with his old mate Foggy Nelson (it’s Fulton from The Mighty Ducks !) and ring-in Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) – and crime-fighter by night,

Sadly, Penny has been dropped by Showtime and it's dreadful that one of the best horror series on TV has come to an end after only three seasons. In this last hurrah, Dracula's seduction of Vanessa Ives triggers the end of days. As darkness falls over London, Victor Frankenstein enlists the help of fellow doctor Henry Jekyll to find a cure for Lily, who is becoming increasing more unhinged. Elsewhere, The Creature attempts to reconnect with his family and Ethan Chandler returns to the American West, where he discovers his Apache

who intends to take down the delinquent ring led by the illustrious Wilson Fisk (the brilliant Vincent D’Onofrio). Daredevil is gripping comic book TV for the more mature Marvel fans out there – especially those that enjoy a good, brutal alleyway beating. Hell’s Kitchen better keep an eye out. AK

heritage and the pivotal role he must play in the oncoming apocalypse. John Logan's high concept period saga brought horror literature's greatest creations together in a manner that wasn't contrived, and Eva Green's tragic clairvoyant Vanessa was its bloody heart and soul. SH

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Bad to the bone JESSICA JONES: SEASON 1

Possession is just the beginning OUTCAST: SEASON 1

Release Date: 07/12/16

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Following the astronomical success of Daredevil , Marvel unleashed Jessica Jones with all the grit it could muster. The title character (Krysten Ritter) is a hard-ass, whiskey-gulping P.I. in sleazy Hell’s Kitchen, where her sole protector is her super strength. But it’s no help when her mind-controlling stalker, Kilgrave (David Tennant), resurfaces and her horrific past with the Devil comes to light. Without the odd throwaway line linking it back to the MCU, you could be forgiven for thinking this psychotic addition isn't part of the same universe

Kyle Barnes (Patrick Fugit) is an outcast. He's been plagued by diabolical forces since he was a child and now lives a life of solitude in Rome, West Virginia. But the Devil isn't done with him yet – the town is a magnet for demonic possession, and Kyle's past experience makes him the perfect partner to assist the local reverend (Philip Glenister) in casting out unclean spirits. Based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman ( The Walking Dead ), Outcast combines blood-curdling exorcism and small town drama into a creepy package that's full of truly disturbing moments. The cast is

as The Avengers . Ritter is as wickedly good as Tennant is terrifying – every word he hisses is full of shiver-inducing venom. This is addictive viewing but you may need a shower afterwards – the down and dirty tone will leave you feeling grimy. Savannah Douglas

great, too: Glenister's southern preacher (who smokes and swears like a trooper) is an absolute blast, as is baritone-voiced Reg E. Cathey as the chief of police. And Star Trek 's Brent Spiner also pops up as an agent of evil. Fans of American Horror Story are advised to check this out. SH

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