Daredevil: Born Again (2025)
Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.
Details
First Air Date
3/4/2025
Last Air Date
3/18/2025
Network
Disney+
Rating
9/10 (165 votes)
Status
Returning Series
Production Companies
Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige Productions
About Daredevil: Born Again
Coming in 2025, "Daredevil: Born Again" continues the story of Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer who uses his enhanced senses to fight for justice. The series brings back the dynamic between Murdock and Wilson Fisk, the former mob boss, as Fisk pursues political ambitions in New York. Their clash is presented as an inevitable outcome, rooted in their shared past identities.
This crime drama builds on the foundation of earlier interpretations, emphasizing the character's legal work alongside his vigilantism. With one season planned for nine episodes, the series aims to explore the complexities of these characters within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The inclusion of keywords like "sequel" and "based on comic" indicates its connection to established lore, while the focus on "mayor" suggests a new dimension to Fisk's role.
The series has a 9-star average rating from 165 votes on TMDB, and an 8.1 on IMDb with over 96,028 votes. Its exploration of superhero narratives within a legal and political landscape is a core aspect of its appeal. The return of key figures like a blind lawyer and a formidable antagonist suggests a continuation of the intense character-driven storytelling.
Why you might be searching for Daredevil: Born Again
Search queries often relate to specific, intense moments in the Daredevil series, like characters fighting demons, dramatic confrontations, or unusual scenarios involving the blind protagonist. Specific searches for sequences of violence or morally ambiguous themes are also common, reflecting the show's darker tone.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer found the series better written than typical superhero content, appreciating the realistic character depth despite the fantastical elements, though they noted a perceived "woke" agenda became preachy in later episodes (sourceIndex 0).
Read the full reviewA reviewer felt the first season was inconsistent due to production issues, and that attempts to soften the tone and replace key characters did not work effectively (sourceIndex 1).
Read the full reviewFight scenes were highlighted as above average and exciting, though one viewer wished there were more of them given the action genre (sourceIndex 0).
Read the full reviewThe initial attempt to make the series a soft reboot, including replacing beloved characters and adopting a PG-13 rating, was seen as a misstep that was partially corrected during production (sourceIndex 1).
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You can stream *Daredevil: Born Again* exclusively on Disney+.
*Daredevil: Born Again* is a superhero action-drama series and is not based on a true story. It is a continuation of the Marvel character Daredevil, with Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk on a collision course as their past identities emerge.
*Daredevil: Born Again* has two seasons. The first season premiered in March 2025 and consists of nine episodes, while the second season premiered in March 2026 with eight episodes.
*Daredevil: Born Again* has an average Tomatometer score of 87% based on 191 reviews and an 82% average audience score from over 5,000 ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. It's a continuation of the original Daredevil show with Charlie Cox returning as Matt Murdock.