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 She-Hulk and Spider-Man: No Way Home, a solo series revival seemed unlikely. Yet, the Man Without Fear is back, and this time, he's on Disney+. Marvel promises a darker, more action-packed series than its predecessor.
Streaming Daredevil: Born Again
### Daredevil: Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again streams exclusively on Disney+. While the original series aired on Netflix, the new iteration finds its home on Disney+, reflecting the evolving landscape of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Disney+ subscriptions start at $9.99 (a free trial is not currently offered).
Release Schedule and Episode Titles
The first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again premiered on March 4, 2025, at 9 pm EST/6 pm PST. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly on Tuesdays, culminating in a nine-episode first season. A mid-season double-episode release is also planned. Episode lengths vary, ranging from approximately 39 minutes to over an hour.
Here's the complete episode 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
Story Synopsis
Daredevil: Born Again serves as a sequel to the 2015 Daredevil series, carrying over most characters and plot threads. While its exact placement within the MCU timeline remains unclear, the show builds upon Charlie Cox's appearances in The Defenders, She-Hulk, and Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Wilson Fisk's role in Echo. Inspired by Frank Miller's Born Again comic arc, the series offers a fresh interpretation rather than a direct adaptation. Marvel's official synopsis describes a clash between Matt Murdock, a lawyer with enhanced abilities, and Wilson Fisk, a former mob boss pursuing political power in New York.
Future Seasons and The Defenders
Initially planned as a 19-episode season, Daredevil: Born Again is now structured as 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 such options.
Cast
Daredevil: Born Again, created by Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman, and Chris Ord (with Scardapane as showrunner and Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as lead directors), features a blend of returning and new cast members:
- 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 the actors confirmed for Season 2.
