A second season of Daredevil: Born Again has been announced for release on March 4, 2026, on Disney+, following the success of the first season. The show serves as a continuation of Netflix’s Daredevil series, which ran from 2015 to 2018 before being canceled.
Born Again has been met with consistently positive reviews, with the first season holding an 87 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Like the Netflix series, it is known for its gritty, grounded plot and impressively choreographed fight scenes.
While Born Again serves as a continuation of the original series, it aims to be accessible as a starting point for the character, according to CBR. That being said, the show is considered more rewarding to those familiar with the character.
Origin of Daredevil
Daredevil is notable for having one of the most unique powers in the Marvel Universe. After being blinded by radioactive chemicals at a young age, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) had all of his other senses dramatically enhanced. Despite not being able to see, he is able to hear, smell, and feel everything happening within a city-wide radius.
Using these enhanced senses, the character is able to form a complete map of his surroundings without eyesight. This hypersensitivity allows him to dodge attacks, navigate complex environments, and jump from rooftop to rooftop with ease.
While not as powerful as other superheroes like Thor or Hulk, this power constantly manifests itself in various interesting ways. For example, when investigating crimes, he is able to tell if someone is lying by listening to their heartbeat.
The character is also notable for being a masked crimefighter while working as a lawyer during the day. This dual approach allows him to fight crime in both a literal and institutional sense. From a viewing perspective, this allows the show to blend martial arts action with thrilling courtroom drama.
Enemies of Daredevil
The character’s arch-nemesis is the ruthless crime lord Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio). During the Netflix Daredevil series, Fisk rose through the ranks of New York’s criminal underground before becoming a kingpin. In the new series, Fisk has risen even further, becoming the corrupt mayor of New York.
Alongside Fisk, Murdock has found himself facing ninjas from the deadly Hand clan. Another dangerous foe is Bullseye (Wilson Bethel), the unhinged supervillain known for his ability to turn any object into a deadly projectile. Daredevil also clashes with rival vigilante The Punisher (Jon Bernthal) over disapproval of the Punisher’s more lethal crime-fighting methods.
For many fans, Daredevil: Born Again is a solid continuation of the beloved Netflix series, leading to significant excitement about the upcoming season. While not Marvel’s most well-known masked hero, he undeniably has some of the richest lore, which will hopefully continue to expand as future seasons are announced.
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