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Hell’s Kitchen’s guardian angel, or should we say, devil, is returned, and he’s not holding back. Daredevil: Born Again has already delivered some jaw-dropping, bone-crunching, and emotionally charged moments that remind us why Matt Murdock is one of the most compelling heroes in the Marvel Universe.
With Charlie Cox back in the red suit and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin lurking in the shadows, the stakes are higher than ever. “Justice is blind,” Matt once said, but we’re seeing some of the best Daredevil action unfold before our very eyes.
From brutal hallway fights to unexpected alliances, these are the 10 best moments Born Again has blessed us with so far. Let’s dive into the darkness; just watch out for the billy clubs!
Disclaimer: This article is based on the writer's perspective. Reader's discretion is advised.
The Kingpin's Checkmate (Season 1, Episode 6)
If there's anything Wilson Fisk hates more than Matt Murdock, it’s a threat to his authority. Vincent D’Onofrio, playing the iconic Marvel villain, is back in the 2025 release of Daredevil: Born Again, and he has returned with a vengeance. And masked vigilantes? They’re an infestation. In one of Fisk’s most ruthless power plays yet, the culminating episode of the series plays out his formation of the Anti-Vigilante Task Force, a ruthless state-sanctioned hit squad designed to crush anyone who dares to challenge his authority under the pretense of 'law and order'.
The announcement is a citywide broadcast, where Fisk delivers his speech with the calm precision of a man who already knows he’s won. "The people of New York deserve safety," his voice full of feigned candour. "For too long, masked criminals have terrorized our streets under the guise of justice. No more." Cut to the streets, where Heroes across the city watch in grim silence. Kingpin didn't want a war. He wanted to be exterminated. And the city just handed him the means to do it.
Daredevil's Resurrection (Season 1, Episode 5)
In his admirable denial, Matt Murdock may have tried to step away from the horns, but fate and crime had other plans. Episode 5, with Interest, sets the stage for the most unexpected team-up when a simple errand at the bank turns into a full-blown hostage situation. Matt finds himself stuck with none other than Yusuf Khan, Kamala Khan’s father. The robbers weren't professionals, both a blessing and a curse, as their sloppiness and panic made them all the more dangerous. Matt goes through a crushing internal dilemma as he grapples with his choices, knowing he can take them down, but not without exposing himself. But as the minutes drag on, as he hears a mother’s muffled sobs and a security guard’s labored breathing, his fear turns into something worse, and then it happens.
When one of the robbers drags a young girl from her mother, Matt doesn’t hesitate. The fight sequence is shot phenomenally and stands as a testament to Daredevil’s style: brutal, efficient, and improvisational. By the time the police storm in, Matt is just another guy in a suit, breathing heavily, dusting off his shoulders. When questioned, Yusuf, still shaken but ever the showman, points at Matt. "This guy? He’s a lawyer. He just… reasoned with them." A return to vigilante life was inevitable for Murdock, but what makes this moment more than just another fight scene is its execution. Heightened tension, humor, and Matt’s ever-present internal struggle mark the moment as a declaration that Daredevil is back.
The Battle in the Art Studio (Season 1, Episode 6)
Some villains want power. Others want revenge. Then there’s Muse, the kind of nightmare that doesn’t seek wealth or control, just creation. One of the most brutal villains in Marvel comics history, he's an artist painting with corpses, not colors. Plunging us into the territory of psychological horror, Muse’s grand reveal is a sequence dripping in tension and grotesque beauty. The scene opens in a dimly lit, abandoned studio, graffiti sprawled across the walls, disturbing sketches littering the floor, and at the center of it all, his latest "masterpiece", a mural painted in something far too dark to be ink.
Entering cautiously, his every sense screams, "I know you’re here," says Daredevil. "Do you? Or do you just feel me? That’s what you do, right? Feel things?" comes an eerie chuckle from Muse. Emerging from the shadows, his eyes gleaming with a sick kind of wonder, Muse doesn’t attack, instead, he watches, studying. He wasn't a trained fighter, but there was something unpredictable and erratic in his movements; every strike was messy, almost desperate, but effective. The setting turns the battle into a horror-show ballet. Muse manages to slip away as the scene ends but leaves behind a massive, haunting painting of Daredevil himself, splattered in deep crimson.
Couples Therapy (Season 1, Episode 2)
In a surprising twist to the narrative, the new Born Again release offers an intimate glimpse into the tumultuous marriage of Wilson Fisk and Vanessa Marianna-Fisk. In a scene, we see the couple seated in a therapist's office, an environment starkly contrasting Fisk's usual realm of dominance. The therapist, Dr. Leigh, portrayed by guest star Glenn Close, initiates the session gently yet sure in her dialogue, guiding them through a series of exercises designed to unearth buried resentments and rekindle their connection.
The dialogue is raw, peeling back layers of their complex relationship. Grappling with losing trust, Vanessa questions Fisk about the ethical choices he made in his thirst for power, while the latter confesses his fears of incompetence and the looming threats that endanger their relationship. This scene humanizes the notorious Kingpin to an extent, as a man dealing with the fragility of love in a violent world. D'Onofrio and Zurer deliver performances brimming with nuance, making this exploration of vulnerability and connection a standout moment in the show.
The Diner Scene (Season 1, Episode 1)
The inaugural episode sets the atmosphere for the rest of the show, with the charged encounter between our lawyer with a devilish alter ego and the kingpin himself. The setting is a sparsely lit diner in Hell's Kitchen, the air thick with anxiety and unspoken history. Their exchange is a delicate dance of veiled threats and philosophical debate. Fisk, with a calm demeanor, attempts to justify his recent endeavors to "clean up" the city, portraying himself as a changed man who has learned from his mistakes and is 'journeying on a road less traveled by', his own choice of words.
The dialogue intensifies as they argue their conflicting ideologies, each man unmoving in his beliefs. The scene is accented by the subtle gestures, like the tightening of Fisk's grip on his glass, the flicker of Matt's fingers grazing his cane, all trying to convey the simmering aggression beneath their composed exteriors. This diner conversation encompasses the essence of their rivalry: two men, both believing they are the city's savior, yet standing on opposing moral grounds. Cox and D'Onofrio's electric chemistry reignites the complex dynamic that fans have long cherished.
The Punisher Returns (Season 1, Episode 4)
Hell’s Kitchen is on fire, violence festering in laneways and rooftops. It becomes a place where justice is just a word. A man steps out of the shadows to remind the city what real fear looks like. PUNISHER. Frank and Matt’s rooftop meeting was inevitable. High above the streets, where the city hums a distant memory, two men stand. Matt Murdock, The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen, and Frank Castle, aka The Punisher. The air between them is thick with unspoken history, old wounds that never quite healed.
Castle is bloodied but unshaken, his presence radiating something darker than vengeance. Between the two, a bullet with the Punisher’s symbol on it, both sizing the other up. Below in the alley, a man lay lifeless and a criminal who slipped through the cracks of the justice system. Castle has made his judgment yet, and Murdock feels the weight of it. This is what divides them. One believes in redemption, the other in retribution. The city may not know it yet, but a war has been Born Again. One where neither man is willing to lose.
The Court Victory (Season 1, Episode 3)
Fittingly titled "The Hollow of His Hand," Episode 3 showcases Matt Murdock's skill not as Daredevil but as a formidable attorney. The courtroom becomes an arena where justice is blind, and Matt's legal acumen shines as bright as a supernova. Defending Hector Ayala, a man wrongfully accused of murder, Matt reveals Ayala's secret identity as the White Tiger to the public, leading to his subsequent acquittal, all the while bringing into greater focus the nature of vigilantism.
The prosecution paints Ayala as a violent ex-con, using his past to turn the jury against him. But Matt, ever the relentless advocate, dismantles their case piece by piece. Forcing a key witness to admit inconsistencies reveals coercion by corrupt officers tied to Wilson Fisk. The turning point comes when Matt calls Detective Blake Towers to the stand, exposing falsified reports and fabricated evidence. With the weight of evidence crumbling, the jury returns a "Not Guilty" verdict, with Hector Ayala finally walking free, tears in his eyes, whispering “Thank you” to Matt. A victorious and stunningly heartfelt moment on the show.
The Lawyer Who Fought Back (Season 1, Episode 5)
Most days, Matt Murdock fights in the courtroom. But in Daredevil: Born Again, justice demands something more. The bank robbery starts like any other; guns are drawn into the air, and hostages tremble as chaos fills the air. Matt witnesses the event and isn’t just another bystander. He stands still, listening to every heartbeat, every tremor in their voices. In a moment of hesitation, one of the robbers is filled with fear and doubt, giving Matt an opening. Matt speaks, his voice low and measured.
He nudges, not pushes, giving the young man an out. But before the moment can tip, the leader erupts. A gun rises, and a danger cuts through the air. Matt moves, and a wrist twists. A gun clatters. A brutal elbow cracks against bone. The fight is quick, ruthless, and calculated with efficiency over spectacle. A knife-wielding thug lunges at Matt. He sidesteps, sends the thug crashing to the floor. Within seconds, it's over. The hostages stare, breathless. The bank manager stammers a question. But Matt just straightens his tie, wipes the dust from his sleeve, and walks away. A lawyer first, a fighter when necessary. And most days, he’s both.
Matt Murdock’s Convoluted Love Life (Season 1, Episode 1)
If there’s one thing that’s as complicated as Matt Murdock’s moral compass, it’s his love life. Daredevil: Born Again wastes no time throwing Matt right back into the dating world. Though initially by trickery, courtesy of Kirsten McDuffie, Matt meets Heather in a small coffee shop under the impression that she requires some legal advice. Heather Glenn, a therapist portrayed by Margarita Levieva, becomes Matt's latest romantic interest in the new Born Again release. Their banter starts as sarcastic and flirtatious as they slowly get to know each other, crumpling the preconceived notions they had about each other.
Heather is confident, sharp-tongued, and unafraid to push Matt’s buttons. As the season progresses, their romance adds depth to Matt's character, highlighting his struggle to balance personal happiness with his vigilante responsibilities. But alas! As the shadows close in again, he realizes that he doesn't get to have happy endings, and if history has taught him anything, it’s that love, for him, always comes at a cost. This scene sets the ambience for Matt’s ongoing struggle, wanting to be just a man but always being more. While Heather Glenn might seem like a fresh start, the question remains whether Matt can ever truly balance love with the constant war he’s fighting in Hell’s Kitchen.
The Death of Foggy Nelson (Season 1, Episode 1)
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From the moment Born Again was announced, fans feared the inevitable. The very first episode witnessed the tragic death of the beloved Foggy Nelson, played phenomenally by Elden Henson, the heart of the original Daredevil series. Murdered in cold blood by none other than Bullseye, Fisk’s most terrifying enforcer. The scene is agonizing in its sheer helplessness, Matt arrives seconds too late as blood pools on the pavement in front of Josie's Bar, a place that once symbolized friendship and hope. Matt is disoriented, his mind unsteady as his ears are overwhelmed with the sound of Foggy’s fading heartbeat, Karen's terrified sobs, and Bullseye’s cruel, unshaken breath. The scene jumps a year from Foggy’s death, and we see a changed Matt Murdock, deeply struck by his best friend's death. As Matt himself puts it in the court scene, no justice can be served that will be great enough to bring back Foggy Nelson, who is gone forever. It is a sentiment that is echoed throughout the Fandom.
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