Daredevil: Born Again | Review by: Stefano Bove

Daredevil: Born Again truly shows what the MCU has been lacking in recent years. With its audience aging, Daredevil does what the MCU should have done a long time ago, embracing its darker and edgier storylines.

The tone is set minutes into the show with a truly shocking sequence that not only snowballs a series of events for the rest of the season but signifies that the show is not holding back and anything goes. These events shape Matt into a new direction this season and show us a version of him that we have not yet seen. focusing on the dynamic between Matt and Fisk as they both enter new stages of their lives and careers. The parallels between them have never been more blurred which solidifies them as the best dynamic in the MCU. Matt is trying to find his place in the world and understanding what it means to put the mask on all while trying to keep his anger in check. Fisk is also trying to find himself as he is trying to rebrand himself in the public eye.

One of the most refreshing additions is the BB Urich New York interviews with civilians during each event this season. This adds a major connection to the city of New York that is typically only seen in Spiderman movies. BB is also close with Fisks new assistant, Daniel played by Michael Gandolfini. Daniel is a great role for Michael and really holds his own against Fisk on screen.

Taking a page out of the success of The Boys, Never has an MCU project hit so close to home and dealt with current events so openly. This is in the form of a very politically driven story and a new police task force. These topics have been covered in the comics as well but I was shocked that they actually incorporated it into the series.

Daredevil: Born Again is what the MCU should be. A perfect balance of action and drama that focuses on character growth and taking characters into territory not yet uncharted. These first nine episodes set the stage for some massive future events. It was said the season was probably supposed to be 18 episodes but I guess we just have to settle for two season. If season two is anything like season 1, we are eating well for a while.

9/10

Review by: Stefano Bove

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