Created by Matt Corman, Chris Ord.
Daredevil: Born Again premiered on March 4, 2025.
Distributed by Disney Platform Distribution.
Daredevil: Born Again TV Series Review
Daredevil: Born Again is a dark superhero show about Matt Murdock and his fight against Wilson Fisk.
Season 1 starts slow and focuses more on story than action, but Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio keep it interesting.
Season 2 improves with more action, stronger emotions, and a deeper story.
The stakes feel higher, and the characters grow more.
The show mixes crime, politics, and hero drama in a serious way.
It may not be perfect, but it gets better over time.
Overall, it is a good watch for fans of grounded and realistic superhero stories.
CR Rating: 8/10.
Daredevil: Born Again Actors
Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock / Daredevil
DOB: December 15, 1982.
Bio: English actor born in London and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
He began his career in British film and television before gaining wider recognition with Stardust.
He later appeared in Boardwalk Empire and The Theory of Everything, but became globally known for portraying Matt Murdock in Marvel’s Daredevil.
Role: Cox returns as Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with extraordinary heightened senses who operates as the vigilante Daredevil.
The series explores his ongoing struggle to balance justice within the legal system and outside it.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (17 eps).
Interesting facts: Cox married producer Samantha Thomas in 2018, and he has spoken about fatherhood as a major part of his life off-screen.
Notable Works: Daredevil, The Defenders, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Kin, Treason.
Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk / Kingpin
DOB: June 30, 1959.
Bio: American actor born in Brooklyn, New York, widely respected for his transformative and physically committed performances.
He gained early acclaim for Full Metal Jacket and later became a household name as Detective Robert Goren in Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Role: D’Onofrio reprises his role as Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin.
The series continues to explore Fisk’s evolution from a crime lord into a powerful public figure in New York.
Season 1 charts his ascent, while Season 2 shows him tightening his control through anti-vigilante policy, propaganda, and institutional fear.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (16 eps).
Interesting facts: D’Onofrio has been married to Dutch model Carin van der Donk and has two sons with her.
He has also said the Echo version of Fisk is the tone he believes best fits the character, and that energy continues here.
Notable Works: Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Daredevil, Hawkeye, Echo, Jurassic World.
Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
DOB: February 7, 1985.
Bio: American actress born in Brooklyn, New York.
She studied at the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Woll first gained widespread recognition for her role in True Blood before becoming a key figure in Marvel’s Daredevil universe.
Role: Woll reprises her role as Karen Page, a journalist and close ally of Matt Murdock.
Karen has long been one of the emotional anchors of the story, bringing determination, moral clarity, and investigative drive.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (11 eps).
Interesting facts: Woll married E. J. Scott in 2018, and she has used her platform to raise awareness for his choroideremia diagnosis and her own celiac disease.
Notable Works: True Blood, Daredevil, The Punisher, The Defenders, Queen of the Ring.
Elden Henson as Franklin “Foggy” Nelson
DOB: August 30, 1977.
Bio: American actor who began his career as a child, appearing in commercials before transitioning into film and television.
He gained early recognition for his role in The Mighty Ducks trilogy and later built a steady career with performances in films.
Role: Henson reprises his role as Franklin “Foggy” Nelson, Matt Murdock’s best friend and legal partner.
Contrary to some early assumptions, Foggy remains an important part of Matt’s world, continuing the core friendship dynamic that defines the character.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (3 eps).
Interesting facts: Henson began acting at a very young age and has maintained a long, consistent career in Hollywood.
Notable Works: The Mighty Ducks trilogy, The Butterfly Effect, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Daredevil.
Wilson Bethel as Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter / Bullseye
DOB: February 24, 1984.
Bio: American actor and producer from New Hampshire.
He first gained attention with roles in The Young and the Restless and Hart of Dixie, and later appeared in All Rise.
Bethel is known for portraying characters who combine charm with unpredictability, often bringing a volatile edge to his performances.
Role: Bethel reprises his role as Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter, also known as Bullseye.
A highly skilled marksman with a deeply unstable psychological profile, Dex operates as a dangerous and unpredictable force.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (10 eps).
Interesting facts: Bethel is the son of novelist Joyce Maynard and has one child with his spouse Liesl Martinez-Balaguer.
Notable Works: Hart of Dixie, The Young and the Restless, All Rise, Daredevil.
Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn
DOB: February 9, 1980.
Bio: Russian-American actress born in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg).
She trained in rhythmic gymnastics before immigrating to the United States as a child.
Levieva later studied economics at New York University while pursuing acting.
Role: Levieva plays Heather Glenn, a therapist and one of Matt Murdock’s key personal connections.
Her role adds a psychological dimension to the story, as she engages with themes of trauma, identity, and emotional conflict.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (16 eps).
Interesting facts: Levieva immigrated to the U.S. with her family at a young age and initially pursued academics before fully committing to acting.
Notable Works: Revenge, The Deuce, In From the Cold.
Nikki M. James as Kirsten McDuffie
DOB: June 3, 1981.
Bio: American actress, singer, and director who grew up in New Jersey and built her reputation on Broadway before expanding into film and television.
She won a Tony Award for her performance in The Book of Mormon Broadway musical and has since appeared in notable TV series.
Role: James plays Kirsten McDuffie, a former assistant district attorney who becomes Matt Murdock’s law partner.
She helps reestablish the legal side of the story, bringing sharp courtroom instincts and a more modern, politically aware perspective to the firm.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (14 eps).
Interesting facts: James is of Vincentian and Haitian descent and is widely respected for her Broadway achievements as well as her screen work.
Notable Works: The Book of Mormon, Severance, The Good Wife.
Genneya Walton as BB Urich
DOB: February 22, 1999.
Bio: American actress and dancer from California.
She began her career as a dancer at a young age before transitioning into acting, building credits in television and film.
Walton is known for roles in Project Mc2, #BlackAF, and Never Have I Ever, as well as the film Darby and the Dead.
Role: BWalton plays BB Urich, an aspiring journalist and the niece of Ben Urich.
Carrying forward her uncle’s legacy, BB is driven to uncover corruption and truth within New York City.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (16 eps).
Interesting facts: Walton began as a dancer in childhood, which shaped her movement and timing before acting took over as her main career.
Notable Works: Project Mc^2, BlackAF, Never Have I Ever, Darby and the Dead.
Arty Froushan as Buck Cashman
DOB: April 16, 1993.
Bio: English actor born in Connecticut and raised in South London.
He studied at the Brasenose College, Oxford, where he read Modern Languages, before training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).
Role: Froushan plays Buck Cashman, a close associate and fixer within Wilson Fisk’s circle.
Operating behind the scenes, Buck helps maintain control and execute sensitive operations.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (9 eps).
Interesting facts: Froushan is of mixed English, Iranian, and French heritage and studied multiple languages before pursuing acting professionally.
Notable Works: Carnival Row, House of the Dragon.
Clark Johnson as Cherry
DOB: September 10, 1954.
Bio: American-Canadian actor and director with a long-standing career in television, film, and theatre.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Canada, he studied at Concordia University before moving into acting and directing.
Role: Johnson plays Cherry, a retired NYPD officer who becomes a trusted investigator for Matt Murdock.
With his deep knowledge of the streets and law enforcement, Cherry serves as a practical and grounded ally.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (8 eps).
Interesting facts: Johnson grew up in Canada, studied at Concordia University, and has worked both in front of and behind the camera for decades.
Notable Works: The Wire, Homicide: Life on the Street, Bosch.
Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk
DOB: June 28, 1969.
Bio: Israeli actress from Tel Aviv whose career spans acclaimed Israeli film and television as well as Hollywood productions.
She trained in acting in Israel and became known internationally for roles in Munich, Angels & Demons, Man of Steel, and Ben-Hur.
Role: Vanessa Fisk is Wilson Fisk’s wife and the hidden strategist behind his empire.
In Daredevil: Born Again, she operates as a calculating and politically astute partner, often called the “Red Queen” behind Fisk’s public persona.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (9 eps).
Interesting facts: She began her acting career in Israel before successfully transitioning to Hollywood films and international TV.
Notable Works: Munich, Angels & Demons, Man of Steel, Ben-Hur, Daredevil.
Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones
DOB: December 16, 1981.
Bio: American actress, musician, author, and former model from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
She transitioned from modeling to acting, gaining recognition for her roles in Veronica Mars and Gilmore Girls.
Role: Jessica Jones is a former vigilante turned private investigator who becomes one of Matt Murdock’s key allies in Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again.
She brings bluntness, sarcasm, and hard-earned cynicism to the resistance against Wilson Fisk.
Seasons & Episodes: S2 (7 eps).
Interesting facts: Ritter was previously a model, and released a second novel, Retreat, in 2025.
Notable Works: Jessica Jones, Breaking Bad, Veronica Mars, Don’t Trust the B–– in Apartment 23, Dexter: Resurrection.
More Actors
Season 1 (2025)
• Patrick Murney as Luca.
• Ruibo Qian as Angie Kim.
• Hamish Allan-Headley as Connor Powell.
• Hunter Doohan as Bastian Cooper / Muse.
Season 2 (2026)
• Matthew Lillard as Mr. Charles.
• Ty Jones as Steverud.
• Yorgos Karamihos as Christofi Savva.
• Annie Parisse as Ariana.
FAQ – Daredevil: Born Again TV Series
What is Daredevil: Born Again about?
It follows Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer who secretly fights crime as Daredevil, as he faces Wilson Fisk, who becomes New York’s mayor.
Is it a continuation of the original Daredevil series?
Yes, it continues the story from the Netflix series, keeping the same characters and history but within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Will there be season 3?
Yes, Season 3 is confirmed, already filming, and expected in 2027. More on Deadline
How many episodes are in each season?
Season 1 has 9 episodes, while Season 2 has 8 episodes.
Where can I watch it?
You can stream it on Disney+, as part of the Marvel TV lineup.
Conclusion
Daredevil: Born Again is a strong and darker return for the Man Without Fear.
Season 1 may feel slow and uneven, but it sets up an important story.
Season 2 improves with better pacing, more action, and deeper emotions.
Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio deliver powerful performances that carry the series.
The mix of crime, politics, and superhero drama makes it stand out.
Overall, it is a solid and enjoyable show, especially for fans who like serious and grounded Marvel stories.