Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman, Chris Ord (Creators)

CAST
Charlie Cox
Vincent D’Onofrio
Deborah Ann Woll
Elden Henson
Margarita Levieva
Wilson Bethel
Nikki M. James
Kamar de los Reyes

Review

The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen is back, and Daredevil: Born Again wastes no time diving into the dark, gritty world we fell in love with in the original Netflix series. The first two episodes set the stage for an intense, emotionally charged season, with Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) on a collision course that feels inevitable and potentially compelling.

As excited as I am about the show the treatment of Foggy Nelson feels unnecessary and jarring. Without spoiling too much, let’s just say it’s a decision that might leave fans scratching their heads (or worse). But the premiere makes up for it with some truly powerful moments. The first fifteen minutes are a gut punch, shocking, heartbreaking, and a little sickening. There’s a particularly haunting scene where Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) hears a body hit the ground behind her and is too afraid to turn around, terrified it might be Matt… or that Matt might have killed someone. It’s a small moment, but it packs a huge emotional punch.

The action is as brutal as ever, though it’s clear the fights have been enhanced with CGI. While it doesn’t ruin the experience, the movements aren’t as smooth as they could be, and it makes Daredevil feel less like a man with heightened senses and more like a superhuman. That said, the show does a better job of visually conveying how Matt processes the world around him, that his enhanced senses are constant. Another powerful little moments is Matt lingering outside of a church, too wrapped with guilt that keeps him from stepping foot inside a church (even as he’s absorbing every word).

Tonally, Born Again nails what made the original series so special. It’s dark, gritty, and unflinchingly human, with Matt’s internal struggles taking center stage. Wilson Fisk is as menacing as ever, and his political ambitions add a fresh layer of tension to the story.

While the premiere isn’t perfect, it’s a very strong start that promises a season full of moral complexity, emotional depth, and bone-crunching action. If you’ve been missing the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, this is the comeback you’ve been waiting for.

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