Matt Murdock vs. Wilson Fisk: Does the Disney+ Debut Live Up to the Netflix Legend?
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Review: After seven long years, the wait is finally over, Matt Murdock, aka the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, aka Daredevil, the man with no fear, is back in action. This is the kind of show that demands your full attention, making everything else feel secondary the moment it premieres.
The debut of Daredevil: Born Again feels like a celebration in itself. Lately, things in my life haven’t been going too well; I’ve been overwhelmed, riddled with anxiety, and constantly on edge. But just hearing the news of Daredevil’s return was enough to lift my spirits. Only a true Daredevil fan can understand the sheer adrenaline rush of seeing him back in his own show. Even as I write this, I feel a surge of happiness and fulfillment knowing that the legend is finally here.
Daredevil: Born Again – A Powerful and Cinematic Opening
Daredevil: Born Again kicks off with our favorite trio, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), and Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson). From the very first scene, the background music and cinematography set an incredibly cinematic tone, making it feel more like a movie than a TV show.
As they begin talking, the connection between them is immediate. It’s like catching up with childhood best friends; picking up right where you left off. The bond between them is so tangible that it brings back all the nostalgia of Netflix’s Daredevil, especially as they sit together in Josie’s Bar.
The moment Foggy’s phone rang, I had a gut feeling that something ominous was about to unfold. Then, a mosquito gets killed by a paperclip, followed by the chilling sight of those infamous Bullseye gloves. My heart sank; I knew what was coming, but when it happened, it still shattered me. The way the entire scene was filmed, packed with tension and a crescendo of intensity, made it one of the greatest opening sequences in any Marvel show. I never expected them to drop this bombshell within the first five minutes.
But before everything spiraled into chaos, we got a breathtaking shot of Daredevil standing atop a fire escape, with a church in the background. Then came the thrilling chase; Matt running across rooftops, using his billy club to scale buildings. The visuals were slightly hazy, and the VFX could have been better, but the sheer adrenaline of seeing Daredevil in full action was absolutely worth it.
Daredevil: Born Again – A Mixed Bag of Action and Nostalgia
Deciding not to rewatch Netflix’s Daredevil before Daredevil: Born Again turned out to be the right choice. If I had rewatched the netflix version, I might have judged this show too harshly. While it was marketed as Daredevil Season 4, that’s not entirely accurate. I’m fine with it being a fresh story, as long as it doesn’t erase the past.
I’m not even trying to compare the action sequences to the old show, but the fight between Bullseye and Daredevil felt hazy, with most of the visuals obscured by smoke bombs and poor CGI effects. The creators ambitiously attempted to replicate the iconic one-shot fight sequences from the original series, but it didn’t quite land.
At times, the fight choreography felt off: some punches and kicks between Bullseye and Daredevil seemed out of sync. Daredevil’s strikes didn’t have the same weight they carried in the previous show. The hallway fight at Josie’s Bar was decent but nowhere near as gripping as past sequences.
However, things took a turn for the better as the fight moved to the staircase: the struggle between them became much more intense and authentic. The rooftop sequence, where Daredevil lands in a superhero stance before launching himself at Bullseye, was absolutely breathtaking; a moment that will be etched in my memory forever.
One of my favorite elements was how they synced Foggy’s heartbeat with the ongoing fight. Daredevil’s struggle to protect civilians from Bullseye’s wrath while keeping his hearing radar locked onto Foggy—whose heartbeat slowed with every passing second—was a brilliant touch that added emotional weight to the action.
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Daredevil: Born Again – Striking Visuals but Overwhelming Execution
At times, Daredevil: Born Again truly impressed me with its visuals and background music, but other times, it felt like they were overdoing it. The show is undeniably ambitious with its camera work and soundtrack: sometimes it looks cool, but more often than not, it felt overwhelming, making it harder to stay connected to certain scenes.
However, I really liked how they portrayed Matt’s point of view, allowing us to experience the world as he senses it. The sound design and visual effects in these moments were top-notch, adding a layer of immersion that felt true to his character.
For those who watched the original Daredevil series, the gritty, grounded storytelling is already ingrained in our minds: we didn’t need this highly stylized approach to every scene. While this new visual style might appeal to a fresh audience, it didn’t work for me. The way I see it, cinematography and background music should elevate the characters and story, not overshadow them or take away from the emotional depth of the show.
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Daredevil: Born Again – A Worthy Successor, but No Match for the Original
Let’s be honest—Daredevil: Born Again was never going to surpass Netflix’s Daredevil because you can’t improve on a masterpiece. But in its own style and flavor, it’s still a solid show, far better than some other Marvel series that should have never been made. (She Echoed a Secret to Ms.—yeah, you know what I mean.)
The show delivered some truly epic moments that I couldn’t stop rewatching. The opening scene with Matt, Karen, and Foggy instantly rekindled that nostalgic connection. Daredevil’s devastated push, followed by Karen’s reaction to the fall was heartbreaking. The emotionally charged conversation between Matt and Karen in the court’s corridor hit hard. And, of course, the ultimate face-off between Matt and Wilson Fisk at dinner: brilliantly directed, powerfully acted, and impeccably written. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve replayed these scenes.
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Daredevil: Born Again – New Beginnings and High Stakes
Matt Murdock has a new love interest, Heather Glenn (Margarita Levieva), and I’m absolutely loving their chemistry. They look adorable together, and the fact that Heather is a therapist: who just so happens to have both Fisk and Mrs. Fisk, as her patients, raises the stakes significantly.
It seems like Matt has rebuilt his life after losing a dear friend. He’s now a rich and famous lawyer, no longer living in Hell’s Kitchen. Instead, he has a new apartment and a fresh team. Kristen McDuffie (Nikki M. James), a former DA advocate, is now his legal partner. She’s friendly, funny, and a solid friend to Matt. Then there’s Cherry (Clark Johnson), a retired cop working as Matt’s investigator. I haven’t felt a connection with him yet, but as the show progresses, I’m hoping for more character development to make him stand out.
Wilson Fisk: The Ultimate Threat Returns
Let’s talk about the Thanos-level threat to New York—Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio). Daredevil simply wouldn’t be the same without an adversary like Fisk, and maybe that’s why The Defenders didn’t hit the mark. Sounds like a good excuse, right? The aura of Vincent D’Onofrio is unmatched—his dialogue delivery, body language, and all the small nuances he brings to Wilson Fisk are nothing short of commendable. There truly isn’t a better actor who could embody this role so effortlessly.
Fisk doesn’t even need to resort to violence; the way he speaks and carries himself is enough to make anyone feel threatened. In the first two episodes, he hasn’t laid a hand on anyone, yet his old reputation alone keeps the anticipation soaring. His emotional restraint, his carefully checked anger: it’s so palpable that it gives me chills. And the disdain he harbors for those around him? Absolutely mesmerizing to watch.
Initially, we all assumed this new season of Daredevil would center around Wilson Fisk’s mayoral campaign, with Daredevil working from the shadows to maintain peace. But the show wastes no time: by the very first episode, Fisk is already the new mayor of New York, and he’s determined to rid the city of vigilantes. He hasn’t taken action yet, but he did mention Spider-Man. Are we setting up Spider-Man 4 with Daredevil and Wilson Fisk? Because I am so here for it.
And then there’s the stunning Vanessa Fisk (Ayelet Zurer), back as the Queenpin in all her commanding, boss-lady glory. But trouble is brewing: tensions between Fisk and Vanessa are simmering, and that’s bad news for our newly elected mayor. You can feel the storm coming, and I can’t wait to see what happens when it finally hits New York: and the city’s vigilantes. How many surprise cameos are we expecting? No matter how much Fisk tries to play the good guy, his inner monster is just one tragedy away from breaking free.
Matt Murdock vs. Wilson Fisk: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Wilson Fisk and Matt Murdock are both broken men, and every time they’ve tried to mend themselves, they’ve only shattered further. The one thing that keeps them grounded is their relentless drive to fix their beloved city; each in their own way. They may be cut from the same fabric, but while one stands for justice, the other thrives in darkness. It’s a powerful duality to follow.
In Daredevil: Born Again, the most striking similarity between Matt and Wilson is their battle with suppressed rage. Both are constantly pushing their alter egos down, struggling to control the fire within. But the show promises that when that restraint finally snaps, when their anger takes over, we’ll witness the most ruthless and dangerous versions of them yet.
With every fiber of my being, I’m loving Daredevil: Born Again. The sheer joy of having it back, knowing I can rewatch it as many times as I want, is unreal. Marvel rarely gives us something this good anymore, but at least now, whenever they drop another forgettable show, I’ll have this masterpiece to cleanse my soul.
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