The primary season of Daredevil: Born Once more has formally come to an finish with the present’s brutal ninth episode. The return of The Man With out Concern and the individuals of Hell’s Kitchen was extremely anticipated, and it definitely did not disappoint. For some followers of the fast-paced motion of the unique Netflix Daredevil sequence, Born Once more’s slow-burn method to welcoming again the Satan of Hell’s Kitchen could have been a bit too sluggish, however what they finally created has instantly develop into an MCU gem for hundreds of thousands.
Each week, audiences have been handled to professional storytelling, unbelievable cinematography, and a continued development that improved with every episode. However in addition they rapidly proved they have been again with one hell of a bang. Daredevil’s return did not come with out shock, heartbreak, and, in fact, a sprinkling of that basic Marvel humor. Each installment was a cleverly written rollercoaster, and whereas there wasn’t a single episode that left viewers feeling lackluster, there have been a number of that stood out as undeniably higher, every with their very own distinctive strengths.
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“With Curiosity”
Season 1, Episode 5 (2025)
Episodes 5 and 6 have been launched again to again in the identical week. They gave the followers who weren’t essentially loving the week-to-week regime some respite with a double drop, which was a lot appreciated.
“With Curiosity” was the one episode that did not win everybody over on the identical degree as earlier entries, however that does not imply it was unhealthy. It could be protected to imagine that the first cause for having a Matt Murdock-centric episode could be to point out how a lot he is lacking his darker facet of life. Clearly, if there are individuals at risk, he’ll all the time really feel compelled to assist, however a part of him will all the time chase that rush of adrenaline, as effectively. The cameo from Ms. Marvel’s Yusuf Khan (Mohan Kapur) could have felt unneeded. Nevertheless, it’s going to be fascinating to see how they probably increase on the connection between Matt (Charlie Cox) and Ms. Marvel transferring ahead.
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“Optics”
Season 1, Episode 2 (2025)
Born Once more’s second episode took a barely extra slow-burn method than others within the sequence. The present reeled its audiences again in slowly as increasingly snippets of the plot have been revealed as every episode handed. However Born Once more did very effectively at maintaining viewers hooked to the screens, even when there was little to no motion going down.
“Optics” launched Hector Ayala (Kamar de los Reyes), gave a nod to a possible tie-in with a sure beloved net swinger, and showcased Fisk’s prompt remorse that he now needed to act as a Mayor. However maybe its most notable and thrilling second got here on the very finish of the episode. When Matt finds his witness within the Ayala case, corrupt cops aren’t far behind. In a bid to silence the one one who might expose them, they monitor him down, solely to be met with a blind lawyer as an alternative. Matt makes quick work of the 2 males who assault him earlier than rapidly realizing they should not have performed that. It is bone-crunchingly brutal however extremely thrilling for audiences, particularly when The Punisher’s insignia makes an look that triggers his subsequent return two episodes later.
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“The Hole of His Hand”
Season 1, Episode 3 (2025)
For these followers of the instances when Daredevil would play into Matt’s strengths as a extremely good lawyer, “The Hole of His Hand” was an ideal addition to the sequence. The episode showcased the trial of Hector Ayala (Kamar de los Reyes), in any other case often known as White Tiger, following the unintentional dying of a corrupt cop, and it performed into the courtroom drama state of affairs completely.
Viewers genuinely had no concept how the trial would culminate. It might have gone both means. It was filled with intelligent set-ups and twists and turns, and whereas it might not have appealed to non-fans of procedural court docket dramas, it labored very effectively for the story in the long term. Its tie-ins to Matt’s battle with dropping religion within the system additionally grew to become clearer because the story progressed. Not solely that, nevertheless it had some of the surprising cliffhangers in all of Daredevil’s tv journey.
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“Artwork for Artwork’s Sake”
Season 1, Episode 7 (2025)
The character of Muse was dripped in right here and there sporadically. He was teased within the trailer, however solely those that knew of his “artistic endeavors” within the comics have been conscious of what his presence might imply for the residents of New York, and it wasn’t going to be a pleasant one.
“Artwork for Artwork’s Sake” delved additional into his backstory and present-day initiatives, and whereas it was finally a robust episode, it, sadly, introduced Muse’s character to a really abrupt finish, a lot to the frustration of some viewers. Regardless of the end result of a villain that it might have been fascinating to see extra of, episode seven of Born Once more did a fantastic job of leaving audiences questioning all the pieces and questioning what might be about to occur. The present not solely proved early on that anybody might be in danger, nevertheless it additionally made issues not possible to foretell. Completely something might ensue, and this episode did a fantastic job of leaving audiences second-guessing all the pieces they have been witnessing on display.
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“Heaven’s Half Hour”
Season 1, Episode 1 (2025)
Many followers of Daredevil and its beloved characters struggled to come back to phrases with the devastating lack of Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson) for weeks after the season premiere (together with this writer). It could have been speculated for weeks beforehand, however that on no account made it any simpler to observe and bear. It was a questionable resolution, however what finally grew to become within the wake of Foggy’s dying was very cleverly dealt with.
Regardless of beginning the brand new sequence with the lack of a beloved character, the remainder of the Born Once more opener was an ideal approach to welcome audiences again after six years away. From the unimaginable one-shot struggle scene to the altering facet ratio, lighting, and music, atop catering to fan’s pleasure with the primary DD suit-up, “Heaven’s Half Hour” left one hell of a memorable mark. It was a superb return to the world of one in all Marvel’s most beloved superheroes.
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“Extreme Pressure”
Season 1, Episode 6 (2025)
Muse is an extremely scary character. His “artwork” is not simply unsettling, nevertheless it’s additionally downright terrifying to consider. A serial killer prowling the streets and utilizing his sufferer’s blood and bodily fluids as paint is one thing straight out of a nightmare, and seeing his work depicted on display will all the time be some of the disturbing additions to any of Marvel’s media initiatives.
Episode six was launched concurrently with the fifth, and it definitely ramped up the anxiousness and pleasure ranges. Not solely did “Extreme Pressure” discover Muse’s muse a bit additional, nevertheless it additionally prompted Matt to lastly put the Daredevil go well with on and become involved in the dead of night facet of Hell’s Kitchen for the primary time because the pilot. Muse could have been powerful to observe at instances, however the episode was a turning level for Matt and the present, as The Satan of Hell’s Kitch returned as soon as once more.
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“Sic Semper Systema”
Season 1, Episode 4 (2025)
Episode 4 is a private favourite for a lot of, predominantly because of the return of one of many small-screen MCU’s most iconic characters. Viewers have been conscious of Frank Fort’s (Jon Bernthal) return from early on within the present’s creation, and because the announcement, followers could not wait to see The Punisher again on their screens. He isn’t a “good man” by any means, however his character is one you simply can not help however love.
“Sic Semper Systema” centered on the aftermath of the surprising cliffhanger ending of episode three, through which Hector Ayala is shot within the head by an unknown assailant sporting a well-known skull-shaped emblem. The episode launched Frank Fort’s return in a means that labored for the sequence; he was by no means going to be a fan of fanboys operating across the streets whereas sporting his iconic emblem. It additionally left the door open for what might occur in future episodes with Matt’s final lack of religion within the system. That scene between Matt and Frank is likely one of the greatest moments from all the sequence.
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“Straight to Hell”
Season 1, Episode 9 (2025)
Daredevil: Born Once more’s finale genuinely felt like a homage to the brutality of the unique Netflix sequence, however on way more of a close-up scale. Nobody noticed it coming, which made it downright surprising when the skull-crushing second got here. However it wasn’t simply Commissioner Gallo’s (Michael Gaston) horrific dying that made it really feel like outdated instances; Frank Fort additionally returned to his outdated methods in a superb return to motion alongside Matt. To not point out that little bittersweet Avocados at Legislation scene simply to rub some salt within the still-healing wound of Foggy’s dying.
Born Once more could at instances have been missing within the action-packed struggle scene division in comparison with the Netflix model, nevertheless it compensated for it within the last episode with an unimaginable, bloody team-up between Daredevil and The Punisher. It undeniably would have been cool to see a struggle between the 2 mains in the direction of the tip because it continued constructing the stress all through. Nevertheless, it left the door open completely for a giant bang of a return subsequent 12 months with season two. “Straight to Hell” paid tribute to the primary present, constructed up the thrill ranges with outdated and new faces becoming a member of the struggle, and fittingly tied all the pieces that had occurred to date collectively. Season two cannot come quick sufficient.
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“Isle of Pleasure”
Season 1, Episode 8 (2025)
Bullseye was a fantastic villain in season three of Daredevil. He was ruthless with pinpoint accuracy and left his mark on multiple event, and he definitely did not waste any time getting again to his outdated methods when Born Once more premiered with one hell of a surprising season opener. Since episode one, Ben Poindexter spent his time off-screen in jail, however episode eight welcomed him again in good style.
As issues begin heading to a climax within the penultimate episode, Dex is moved to Gen Pop on the orders of who he believes to be Wilson Fisk. What ensues is a brutal escape as he falls again into his outdated methods in a flash, decided to kill the particular person chargeable for his tried homicide by transferring him to the jail’s normal inhabitants wing. However Bullseye returning wasn’t the one benefit of episode eight. From the start, it stored up the tensions and uncertainty for viewers, tied issues along with explanations of who killed Foggy, showcased Fisk’s closed-door operations, and ended on a loopy cliffhanger that left Matt combating for his life after taking a bullet for Fisk. “Isle of Pleasure” was stuffed with a nonstop brewing anticipation that stored individuals on the sting of their seats from the second they pressed play, and it was good from begin to end.
