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 he's bringing the grit to Disney+.

Where to Watch:
Daredevil: Born Again streams exclusively on Disney+. While the original series aired on Netflix, this new iteration finds its home on the Disney-owned platform. Disney+ subscriptions start at $9.99 (a free trial is not currently offered), and are included in bundled packages with Hulu and Max.
Episode Release Schedule:
The first season of Daredevil: Born Again consists of nine episodes, premiering on March 4, 2025, with a double-episode release. Subsequent episodes will air weekly on Tuesdays, with another double-episode release mid-season. Episode lengths vary, ranging from approximately 39 minutes to over an hour.
- 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
Plot Synopsis:
Serving as a sequel to the 2015 series, Daredevil: Born Again features returning characters and plotlines. While its precise placement within the MCU timeline is unclear, it follows Daredevil's appearances in The Defenders, She-Hulk, and Spider-Man: No Way Home, as well as Kingpin's role in Echo. Inspired by Frank Miller's Born Again comic arc, the show offers a fresh take on the story, with Marvel's official synopsis describing a clash between Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio).
Season 2 and The Defenders:
Initially planned as a 19-episode season, Daredevil: Born Again is now divided into two nine-episode seasons. The second season's release date remains unannounced. The possibility of other Defenders characters returning is currently being explored by Marvel.
Cast:
Daredevil: Born Again is created by Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman, and Chris Ord, with Scardapane as showrunner and Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as lead directors. The cast includes returning and new faces:
- Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
- Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn
- Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
- Elden Henson 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 Lillard is among those confirmed for Season 2.