He walks without fear, but this time, the stakes are even higher. The Devil is reborn, not with fire and brimstone, but with blood, bruises, and a city on the edge. Daredevil: Born Again stitches grit and grace into every frame of Hell’s Kitchen’s favorite vigilante.
Many were worried when Daredevil was first announced as a TV series. Netflix, however, shocked people with “strong, grounded performances, smart writing, and hard-hitting fight scenes [that] immediately helped elevate Daredevil above fans’ expectations,” according to IGN.
Daredevil stands out as one of Marvel’s most complex and thematically rich superheroes. While many costumed crusaders shy away from moral ambiguity and gritty realism, Daredevil dives headfirst into issues like faith, trauma, and corruption. “Captain America would never go near half the subjects a Daredevil story confronts,” said Juan Navarrete, sophomore and avid comic reader.
When asked about early screen adaptations, Navarrete didn’t mince words. “I hated how the characters were done in that movie. They felt one-note, shallow—like they were written by someone who just picked up a comic book for the first time,” he said, referring to the 2003 Daredevil film. In stark contrast, Netflix’s critically acclaimed adaptation gave characters room to breathe. Each one was fully realized, layered, and emotionally grounded qualities that elevated the series beyond standard superhero fare.
Foggy Nelson and Karen Page, Matt Murdock’s closest allies and moral anchors, played essential roles throughout the series, both in the courtroom and in his double life as Daredevil. The show’s original run concluded on October 19, 2018, with its third season. Fittingly, it ended the way it started: with Matt, Foggy, and Karen reuniting to rebuild their law practice. A cancellation took place behind the scenes. As Disney prepared to launch its streaming service, licensing complications made continuing the series on Netflix increasingly difficult. Without support from Marvel or Disney, Netflix ultimately pulled the plug. Fortunately, most major storylines were wrapped up, allowing the series to end on a satisfying note for longtime fans.
Daredevil: Born Again premiered on Disney+ on March 4 of this year. The premiere included two episodes, which had stellar reviews. “Daredevil: Born Again comes out SWINGING!” wrote Brandon Davis from Phase Hero. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes primarily loved the first two episodes. Some fans were initially skeptical about whether the series would maintain its quality. “The first two episodes of Daredevil shocked me,” said Navarrete. “I was worried, but I was reassured that one of my favorite Marvel projects would stay at the top.”
Also setting Daredevil apart is religion, a rare central focus for characters on television. More often than not, it’s reduced to a throwaway line: acknowledged, then forgotten. However, with Daredevil, faith isn’t just a background detail; it’s a core part of the character’s identity. “Catholicism feels important to Matt’s story. It’s tied in beautifully,” said Alyssa Bond, Honors English teacher, referring to the hero by his secret identity. Unlike many shows, Daredevil thoughtfully explores the complexity of belief, guilt, and redemption. Every scene touching on Matt’s relationship with religion feels purposeful and compelling. His arc reflects the human struggle to do good in a broken world to try, fail, and try again. Daredevil: Born Again builds on that foundation. It’s hopeful yet grounded, serious yet playful, and above all, powerfully written.
