No matter how much you want to, don’t binge-watch “Daredevil” on Netflix.

The latest original production from video streaming service Netflix and in partnership with Marvel Television and ABC Studios, “Daredevil” is unlike the fun for the whole family Marvel movies and shows we are used to.

The first thing you should know about this show is that it’s rated TV-MA. This is an interesting move by Marvel, since their productions starting with the first “Iron Man” movie in 2008 are rated PG-13 and steer clear of dark and gritty themes.

I had no idea of the shows rating getting into it and figured this would be another show in the vein of “Agent Carter” and “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”

“Daredevil” tells the story of Matt Murdock, a New York City lawyer and masked vigilante. Blinded in his youth, Murdock developed heightened senses and learned martial arts growing up.

Murdock feels it’s his duty to clean up the rampant crime that makes his child hood neighborhood a hard place to live.

Murdock takes to the streets to fight crime and get to the root of the evil in his city.

The first two episodes see Murdock taking on a Russian human trafficking operation, and are tame compared to the rest of the season. I didn’t consider what rating the show had.

The third episode was a shot to the heart, and the TV-MA rating became clear.

“Daredevil” weaves an action-packed, brutal and grounded tale of greed, crime and corruption and those who stand against it.

Set primarily in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of midtown Manhattan, and within the Marvel Cinematic Universe of “The Avengers,” the series gives new breath to the story of the blind vigilante Daredevil.

Fans of the “Iron Man,” “Captain America”, and “Thor” films should pay close attention to dialogue and the settings throughout the show, as there are numerous references to the events of “The Avengers” films and to men with “iron suits and magic hammers.”

The violence in “Daredevil” is only rivaled by “Game of Thrones,” and that’s saying something.

However, this doesn’t mean that you should avoid “Daredevil,” Quite the opposite.

“Daredevil” is an intense, but satisfying, viewing experience. Each episode leaves you wanting more, but don’t binge watch it. Listen to me.

The strength of the show lies in the main characters and their development throughout the season, outstanding action sequences and excellent writing.

The main characters, both heroes and villains, see their perspectives challenged and question their moralities, while the show features shocking moments across the 13 episode season.

The action in the show is expertly choreographed, giving the viewer a sense of Daredevil’s fighting style, and providing parity when Daredevil fights certain opponents.

Viewers are consistently reminded that our blind hero is only a man, as he takes damage easily and frequently throughout the episodes.

This contrasts the box-office heroes Captain America, Iron Man and Thor, who require immense assaults to take damage.

The writing and direction in the show sets this series apart from all other Marvel cinematic adaptations thus far. The dialogue is serious and the content is clearly aimed at adults.

There certainly won’t be many children carrying “Daredevil” toys anytime soon. The faults are few in this show, but a couple of episodes towards the end of the season are the inevitable low point in the series thus far.

Marvel has hit another home run with this series, and “Daredevil” creates excitement for the additional four shows that Marvel is developing with Netflix, “A.K.A. Jessica Jones,” “Luke Cage,” “Iron Fist,” and “The Defenders.”

Think twice before binge-watching. You’ll thank me later.
Rating: 9/10