The Man Without Fear makes his return to the television series format in Daredevil: Born Again from Disney+. Marvel Cinematic Universe mainstay Dario Scardapane serves as showrunner with Matt Corman & Chris Ord. The 13th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) serves as a revival and continuation of the original Daredevil series. Directors for this season include Aaron Moorhead & Justin Benson, Michael Cuesta, and Jeffrey Nachmanoff.
Blind attorney Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), endowed with heightened sensory abilities, is dedicated to advocating for justice through his thriving law practice. Following a significant personal tragedy, he has moved on from his previous role as a crime-fighting superhero. Regarding his romantic life, Matt has found happiness with therapist Heather Glenn (Margarita Levieva).
Meanwhile, his old adversary, former mob boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio), continues to pursue his political endeavors in New York while hoping to repair his on-the-rocks marriage to Vanessa (Ayelet Zurer). Both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course when their past identities begin to emerge.
"Daredevil: Born Again" quickly immerses audiences in the action. The first two episodes reintroduce familiar faces: Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson), and Benjamin "Dex" Poindexter (Wilson Bethel), each connected to Matt Murdock. New characters also join the story, including the always entertaining Clark Johnson as Cherry, a retired New York City police officer who collaborates with Murdock, and Michael Gandolfini as Daniel Blake, who serves as Fisk's protégé.
Die-hard fans of the comic book will appreciate the appearances of characters like Ben Urich, a hotshot independent journalist portrayed by Genneya Walton, and former New York Assistant District Attorney Kirsten McDuffie, played by Nikki M. James. Finally, as the previews have revealed, Jon Bernthal is also back as Frank Castle, a.k.a. The Punisher/
Out of respect for the viewers, I will keep my review as spoiler-free as possible. One of the standout elements of the show is its masterful portrayal of Wilson Fisk's arc. Vincent D'Onofrio delivers an electrifying performance as Fisk, a character who truly understands that genuine power often requires a transition from the shadowy depths of the underworld to the intricate machinations of the political realm.
The show cleverly incorporates subtle allusions to our current administration, but it never crosses the line into overt commentary. Moreover, fans of Fisk can take comfort in the fact that, despite being on Disney+, the series does not dilute his ferocity; Fisk remains as ruthless and cunning as ever when dealing with his adversaries.
Charlie Cox effectively portrays Matt Murdock, balancing his dual identity as Daredevil. Viewers should expect a slow burn after some initial action. The subtitle "Born Again" reveals an overarching theme that becomes clearer over time. Although some episodes have limited action, it's enjoyable to see Matt's courtroom skills, his romance with Heather Glenn, and the great chemistry between Cox and Margarita Levieva.
My only disappointment is that this show marks Kamar de los Reyes's final role as Hector Ayala / White Tiger. The late actor was fantastic in the role, and it's a shame he won't have the opportunities this show could have provided.
Daredevil: Born Again may be the crown jewel of Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Five.
Final Grade: A
Daredevil: Born Again is available to stream now on Disney +.
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