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Daredevil’s Return: From Netflix to the MCU
In 2015, Daredevil debuted on Netflix, introducing audiences to Matt Murdock— a devout Catholic, skilled lawyer, and ruthless vigilante known as the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen. The show was met with widespread acclaim, with many fans calling it one of the best superhero series ever made.
Over the course of three seasons and one crossover (The Defenders), Daredevil explored Matt’s struggles with morality, justice, and his relationships with his closest friends, Foggy Nelson and Karen Page. However, in October 2018, the show’s final episode, A New Napkin, aired—wrapping up Season 3 while teasing potential storylines for the future.
Fans eagerly awaited a fourth season, but in a shocking move, Netflix canceled all of its Marvel shows, leaving Daredevil in limbo. It seemed like Charlie Cox’s time as Matt Murdock had ended.
That changed in 2021. Cox reprised his role in Spider-Man: No Way Home, confirming that Daredevil now existed in the MCU. A year later, he made another appearance in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, sporting a red-and-yellow suit and a lighter tone. Some fans were worried this marked a drastic change in Daredevil’s character. However, Echo reassured audiences by featuring a flashback scene where Matt wore his classic red suit, proving that his grittier side hadn’t been erased.
Then came the big announcement: Daredevil: Born Again, a full-length Disney+ series, was officially in development.
Daredevil: Born Again – Episode 1 Review
Daredevil: Born Again premiered on March 4, 2025, and for me, it delivered exactly what I wanted. Was it perfect? No—but it was fantastic to see Daredevil back in action.
The episode wastes no time, throwing us straight into the action. Right away, it feels different from the Netflix series—the camera work and pacing have a distinct new style. Despite these changes, seeing Karen and Foggy again was a highlight. The chemistry between the actors was seamless, making it feel like no time had passed.
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to enjoy their return for long.
The Shocking Death of Foggy Nelson
One of the biggest surprises of the episode was the sudden and brutal murder of Foggy Nelson at the hands of Bullseye (Benjamin Poindexter).
Fans of the original series will remember that Season 3 teased Dex’s transformation into Bullseye. After being manipulated by Wilson Fisk, Dex lost control and committed horrific acts while wearing Daredevil’s suit. In the finale, Fisk incapacitated him by breaking his spine, but a final scene hinted at an experimental surgery that could restore his abilities—setting him up as a major villain for a potential fourth season.
That plotline was left unresolved when Daredevil was canceled. However, Born Again wastes no time in reintroducing Dex, confirming that he has fully embraced his identity as Bullseye.
Foggy’s death was shocking. Outside Josie’s Bar, he was gunned down with a single shot to the heart. Some fans speculate that this could be a fake-out, referencing a storyline from the comics where Foggy fakes his death and enters Witness Protection. However, in that storyline, he survived a knife wound—whereas here, he took a bullet straight to the chest. That seems far more final.
Daredevil’s New Suit and First Fight Scene
While Matt was lured away under false pretenses, Bullseye struck. By the time Matt realized the ruse, it was too late. However, this sequence gave us our first look at Daredevil’s new suit—and it is fantastic.
The new design blends elements from previous versions, and his billy clubs now feature enhanced capabilities, allowing for fluid grappling and aerial combat. Some CGI moments were noticeable, but overall, the action sequences were well-executed.
Matt arrives just in time to prevent Bullseye from killing Karen. What follows is an incredible single-shot fight scene as Daredevil and Bullseye battle their way to the rooftop of Josie’s Bar. While some elements didn’t feel entirely practical, the choreography was gripping. The fight ends with Matt knocking Bullseye off the building, but thanks to his cybernetic spine, he gets back up—setting the stage for future encounters.
The rest of the episode shifts focus to the emotional fallout of Foggy’s death, jumping forward one year. Matt has left Hell’s Kitchen, moved into a nicer apartment, and built a successful law firm. But the Devil is still lurking inside him, waiting to return.
Episode 2 Review: A New Status Quo
Episode 2 introduces several major developments, the biggest being Wilson Fisk’s new role as the Mayor of New York. Running on a campaign of being “tough on vigilantes,” Fisk now wields more power than ever.
Matt meets with Fisk, reaffirming his new stance on justice: “I believe in grace, but if you step out of line, I believe in retribution.” This is a stark contrast from Season 3, where Matt believed that no one could truly change. However, given his history, this newfound optimism feels fragile—almost as if he’s trying to convince himself.
Foggy’s death has left a lasting impact. Karen has left, and Matt has seemingly abandoned his vigilante persona. He now wears expensive suits, runs a high-profile firm, and claims he has put the Devil behind him. But as the episode progresses, we see hints that this peace won’t last.
The Introduction of White Tiger
A key subplot in this episode revolves around the debut of White Tiger, a street-level hero who intervenes in a mugging. However, during the scuffle, one of the attackers falls onto the train tracks and is killed. A second attacker, revealed to be an undercover cop, immediately arrests White Tiger for “killing a police officer.”
While at the precinct, Matt overhears the interrogation and decides to take the case. He quickly learns that his client’s real identity has already been exposed—a strange but intentional choice, likely meant to impact the legal case.
Matt soon finds a key witness who can prove White Tiger’s innocence. However, corrupt officers—who bear tattoos resembling The Punisher’s symbol—move in to silence him. Matt helps the witness escape, staying behind to face the officers himself.
At first, Matt tries to defuse the situation by playing the role of a defenseless blind lawyer. But when one of the cops cocks his gun, something shifts.
The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen returns.
What follows is a brutal, rage-fueled fight as Matt unleashes his full strength, leaving both officers bloodied and unconscious. The episode ends with Matt standing over them, bruised and battered, his iconic red-tinted glasses shattered on the floor.
Final Thoughts: Where the Show is Headed
The first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again set the stage for an intense season. Foggy’s death has sent shockwaves through Matt’s life, Fisk has more power than ever, and the Devil is clawing his way back.
Moving forward, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on each new episode as they release. If these first two installments are anything to go by, Daredevil: Born Again has the potential to be one of the strongest Disney+ series yet.
What are your thoughts on the first two episodes? Drop a comment below!
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