Daredevil: Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again
Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with heightened abilities is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.
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Marvel Studios has struggled to get any sort of cultural foothold with its tv shows on Disney plus. From Ms Marvel to Agatha All Along Marvel somehow lost who they were making their shows for and their audiences dried up. So it’s a sad state of affairs when a good show like Daredevil Born Again comes around and the audience that would have supported it have mostly all been run off.
With that said DDBA does its best to replicate the beloved Netflix show that came before it. Despite not always being to escape the large shadow cast by the Netflix show, DDBA delivers where it counts, in action and the return of Charlie Cox as Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio as Kingpin. The show also introduces a handful of compelling new characters, expanding the world of Hell’s Kitchen while staying true to its grounded tone. Jon Bernthal’s Punisher is a welcome return and become a key character throughout the season. Despite having most of the first season building up to him, the serial killer Muse overall story lacks and might have been better used in follow up seasons. As it stands he just felt like the warm up for the season’s main villains Bullseye and Kingpin.
Visually, Born Again embraces a darker, more cinematic aesthetic, with tight fight choreography and moody lighting that harken back to the show’s roots but with a sleeker, updated feel. The action sequences are intense and visceral — a reminder that Daredevil’s battles are as much about endurance and willpower as they are about physical prowess.
Overall, Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 is a strong, character-focused revival that respects the legacy of the original series while carving out a new path in the Marvel landscape. It’s a must-watch for longtime fans and an exciting entry point for newcomers ready to dive into the shadows of Hell’s Kitchen.