Daredevil: Born Again – A Gritty Return to Hell's Kitchen
The critically acclaimed Netflix series Daredevil, which captivated audiences in the mid-2010s, unexpectedly ended in 2018. While Charlie Cox's Daredevil made cameo appearances in subsequent MCU projects like She-Hulk and Spider-Man: No Way Home, a full-fledged solo series seemed unlikely. However, the Man Without Fear is back, and he's bringing the grit to Disney+.
Where to Stream Daredevil: Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again streams exclusively on Disney+. While the original Daredevil series premiered on Netflix, this new iteration finds its home on Disney+, reflecting the evolving landscape of the MCU. Disney+ subscriptions start at $9.99 (a free trial is not currently offered).
Episode Release Schedule and Titles
Daredevil: Born Again premiered on March 4, 2025, with a double-episode release. Subsequent episodes will air weekly on Tuesdays, totaling nine episodes in season one. A second double-episode release is planned mid-season. Episode lengths vary, ranging from approximately 39 minutes to over an hour.
Here's the release schedule:
- Episode 1: “Heaven’s Half Hour” - March 4, 2025
- Episode 2: “With Interest” - March 4, 2025
- Episode 3: “The Hollow of His Hand” - March 11, 2025
- Episode 4: “Straight to Hell” - March 18, 2025
- Episode 5: “Sic Semper Sysema” - March 25, 2025
- Episode 6: “Isle of Joy” - March 25, 2025
- Episode 7: “Excessive Force” - April 1, 2025
- Episode 8: “Art for Art’s Sake” - April 8, 2025
- Episode 9: “Optics” - April 15, 2025
Plot Synopsis
Serving as a sequel to the original Daredevil series, Born Again features the return of familiar characters and storylines. While the exact placement within the MCU timeline remains unclear, the series follows Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a lawyer with heightened abilities, and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio), a former mob boss now pursuing political ambitions. Their paths inevitably collide as their pasts resurface. The series draws inspiration from Frank Miller's Born Again comic book arc but is not a direct adaptation.
Season 2 and The Defenders
Initially planned as a 19-episode season, Daredevil: Born Again has been divided into two nine-episode seasons. The second season's release date is yet to be announced. The possibility of other Defenders characters returning remains open, with Marvel executives expressing interest in exploring that avenue.
Cast
Daredevil: Born Again was created by Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman, and Chris Ord, with Scardapane serving as showrunner. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are the lead directors. The cast includes:
- Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
- Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn
- Deborah Ann Wolf as Karen Paige
- Elden Hanson as Franklin "Foggy" Nelson
- Wilson Bethel as Benjamin "Dex" Poindexter/Bullseye
- Zabryna Guevara as Sheila Rivera
- Michael Gandolfini as Daniel Blake
- Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Marianna-Fisk
- Arty Froushan as Buck Cashman
- Clark Johnson as Cherry
- Nikki M. James as Kirsten McDuffie
- Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher
Matthew Lilliard is among those confirmed for Season 2.