Daredevil: Born Again is a violent, sinister, and intensely captivating introduction to the Marvel universe
- Lynn S. Cason
- Mar 8
- 2 min read
The first season of "Daredevil," starring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, was a huge hit when it debuted. Worlds away from the less extreme movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in theaters, the first Marvel series, under the careful artistic direction of showrunner Steven S. DeKnight ("Spartacus", "Angel"), set standards for the streamer in terms of both narrative and the level of violence shown. Not only did it result in two additional seasons (2016, 2018), but it also paved the way for five additional series from the same universe that shared a similar aesthetic and feel, ranging from "Jessica Jones" to "The Punisher," in the four years that followed.
Season 1 of Daredevil: Born Again: Matt's dual nature makes him an intriguing character. His legal profession, which includes defending the underprivileged and combating police corruption, lessens his Catholic guilt. Meanwhile, the criminal Daredevil, a creature that uses brutal and bloody revenge, is a manifestation of his dark side. In Episode 2, Matt comes to terms with himself. He has faith in both the light and the dark. Another person who sees himself as a different man now is Wilson Fisk, the Mayor of New York instead of the Kingpin of Crime. After attempting to persuade Matt Murdock to never again don the Daredevil suit, Fisk goes on to enforce his will on the New York police department.
Born Again brings Fisk and Murdock together to create a fresh dynamic in their tumultuous relationship after they play cat and mouse. Both assert "new men." Their editing skillfully depicts the paths that ultimately lead them to their required returns, and they transform into mirror reflections of one another. In order to give the drama a Shakespearean feel, it explores the human spirit, passions, and capacity for violence. This is the story's central theme, and Fisk's fight against vigilantes surrounds it.
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