Daredevil: Born Again (2025)

TV show · 2025 · Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime · English

Curator score: 6.5/10 (93.4K ratings)

The devil's work is never done.

Overview

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.

Ratings

Production

Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige Productions

Cast

Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Wilson Bethel, Deborah Ann Woll, Margarita Levieva, Matthew Lillard, Lili Taylor, Michael Gandolfini, Nikki M. James, Arty Froushan, Genneya Walton, Zabryna Guevara, Ayelet Zurer

Where to watch

Disney Plus, Hulu

Curator Review

Verdict

A sharp, street-level superhero crime drama with real tension when it leans into courtroom stakes, New York grit, and the long-running Matt Murdock/Wilson Fisk rivalry. It’s especially rewarding for viewers who want a darker, more adult Marvel series with strong lead performances and a grounded tone.

Best for

  • Fans of gritty superhero stories
  • Viewers who like legal drama mixed with crime thriller elements
  • People invested in the Netflix-era Daredevil continuity
  • Binge-watchers who prefer serialized, character-driven conflict

Skip if

  • You want light, quippy Marvel storytelling
  • You dislike violence, moral gray areas, or bleak urban crime drama
  • You need a clean entry point with no prior franchise baggage
  • You prefer fast, self-contained episodes over ongoing continuity

Overview

Daredevil: Born Again works best as a return to the bruised, morally complicated corner of Marvel that made the character resonate in the first place. The appeal is not just the action, but the push-pull between Matt Murdock’s faith, law practice, and vigilantism, alongside Fisk’s cold political ambition. When the show keeps its focus on those two forces, it has real bite.

Worth noting

It also carries the weight of franchise expectations, so some viewers will come in wanting a very specific continuation of the earlier Daredevil tone. That expectation is mostly rewarded in the show’s darker, more grounded stretches, though the series can feel uneven when it tries to balance legal drama, crime saga, and broader MCU connective tissue. The best material is still the intimate, personal conflict.

Bottom line

If you like prestige-leaning superhero TV with a noir edge, this is an easy recommendation. If you’re less interested in continuity or prefer your Marvel shows lighter and more self-contained, it may feel more like homework than a fresh start.

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Topics

superhero noir, legal drama, crime thriller, dark tone, serialized storytelling, street-level action, antihero conflict, New York setting, prestige TV, comic book adaptation

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