Six years. More than half a decade. Six long years, or as short as a night in Hell's Kitchen, since we saw the last breath of the Daredevil series on Netflix. The lingering question? What happened to the golden trio – Matt Murdock, Foggy Nelson, and Karen Page?
Did they move forward, with their ups and downs, or do the city's shadows still hold them, as if the line between hero and ordinary man were thinner than ever? Now, six years later, Marvel delivers the answer in a photo: an image that seals their reunion and kindles hope that neither time nor the most insane villains can destroy what was built between them.
The photo is more than a nostalgic twist, it's also a powerful mark of what follows. The Netflix trio's reunion serves to reminisce and also to realize how they've evolved – or if, like the best heroes, they're still the same, with a few more scars.
This time, Marvel brings us more than a reunion. With the promise that "much of the story moves forward", the photo is not just a reflection of the past, but a harbinger that the battle – both in the courtrooms and on the streets – is far from over.
And while the trio prepares to face new challenges, it's impossible not to feel that, even after so many years, Hell's Kitchen has never been more ready for a good lawyer – or a good vigilante – than now.
Of coats, justice, and Hell's Kitchen chaos
Soon we'll see Matt, Foggy, and Karen back on the streets and courtrooms of Hell's Kitchen. The photo Marvel revealed brings the sensation that the trio never parted.
Walking together with that look only those who have been witnesses to so many battles can understand, they prove that time has not erased the essence of who they are: an unbeatable team, ready to face chaos again.
The image, with the "Nelson Murdock (&) Page" office in the background, takes us back into that world, where lawyers and vigilantes coexist, where justice was never simple, yet always important.
And the style? Each long coat tells a story of formality, resilience, and authority. It's the type of attire that states "We're ready for war", but with a touch of class. The soft light surrounding the trio perfectly contrasts with the shadow forming in the background, as if day and night were still fighting for control of Hell's Kitchen.
What comes next for Matt Murdock?
With the third season of Daredevil ending with Matt Murdock at a crossroads, numerous questions arise about the future, and fan speculations are running high. How will Matt balance his life as a lawyer and vigilante after Wilson Fisk's fall? Many believe he will finally accept his destiny as a hero, using his position as a lawyer to fight crime more visibly.
Will Matt's relationship with Foggy and Karen survive the new challenges? The speculation is that the bonds between the three will strengthen, perhaps even with Karen more involved in the action. And what about the constant threat of Fisk, now more powerful and with renewed ambitions, what will become of his empire?
Some fans suggest that Fisk, now more cunning and with an even greater capacity for manipulation, will be the great antagonist of the season, putting Matt and his friends' loyalty and morality to the test.
What comes next for Matt, his allies, and his enemies, considering the weight of the past and the consequences of choices made at the end of the season? Perhaps the answer to this question is darker than we imagine, with Matt being forced to make difficult decisions while trying to save the city and his soul.
Daredevil—Present, past, future
Remember when Netflix Daredevil was canceled in 2018? Leaving us devastated? This decision, however, was part of something bigger. Fast-forward to now. Daredevil: Born Again will become part of the expanded Marvel universe on Disney+, a transition that brought changes to the tone and structure of the production.
So, we should expect a more cohesive focus with the rest of the MCU series and films, while hoping the series will keep the dark and complex essence of the character we love so much.
It is expected that Matt will face deeper personal challenges, such as balancing his lawyer career with his life as a vigilante, without neglecting his relationships with Foggy and Karen. The return of Wilson Fisk is also highly speculated, with fans awaiting the villain to become an even greater threat, challenging both Matt's legal skills and hero capabilities.
The character's evolution, focusing on his moral dilemmas and internal struggles, should continue to be one of the main points of the narrative, without losing the dark essence that captivated fans of the original series. The development of Born Again has the potential to respect Daredevil's legacy in the comics while adapting to the growing and dynamic MCU.
Mark your calendars, because Matt Murdock and his crime-fighting crew will be back in action on March 4, 2025, as Daredevil: Born Again makes its debut on Disney+.