Warning! This article contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again.
AfterDaredevil: Born Againepisode 3, I think audiences will have to wait until episode 5 for the show’s main criticism thus far to be resolved. Theending ofDaredevil: Born Againepisode 3was suitably tragic with the death of White Tiger. As a vigilante of New York and an important aspect of the show’s last two episodes, many expectedDaredevil: Born Again’s White Tigerto stick around longer than he did, though his death has not been met with outright criticism.
Instead, many are praising the show for including such ashocking death in the MCU, as was the reaction to Foggy Nelson’s untimely murder in the first episode. With all that said, some elements of the 2025 Marvel show are being criticized. Although aspects likeDaredevil: Born Again’s cast, tone, and new characters are receiving praise, some are claiming that it is too disconnected from the Netflix show, thanks to the absence of Foggy and Karen. Beyond that, one of the other biggest criticisms that continued inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 3 may not stop until episode 5.
Daredevil: Born Again Has Been Criticized For Its Lack Of Daredevil
Matt Murdock Has Not Worn The Suit In A While
SinceDaredevil: Born Againepisode 1’s shocking opening scene, Matt Murdock has not suited upas the titular hero. Herein lies the aforementioned criticism of the show, with many wondering when it will begin detailing more superhero action scenes akin to those from the premiere and all three seasons of Netflix’sDaredevil. While it is worth noting thatDaredevil: Born Againhas an incredibly strong narrative reason for Matt not wearing the suit, it is easy to see why some are somewhat annoyed by the lack of appearances from the vigilante.
Matt no longer thinks himself worthy of being a hero after he tried to cross his own moral line…
After all, one of the best aspects of Netflix’sDaredevilwas the balance between legal drama and superhero action.Daredevil: Born Againis taking another route, with Matt focused solely on using the law as his weapon as opposed to his fists or billy clubs. This stems from Foggy’s death and Matt’s failed attempt to kill Bullseye. Matt no longer thinks himself worthy of being a hero after he tried to cross his own moral line, and while this reasoning is perfectly sound, audiences are beginning to notice the lack of the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen.
Daredevil: Born Again’s Original Plans Mean Matt Won’t Wear The Suit Until Episode 5
Audiences May Still Have To Wait For Daredevil
In light of this criticism being raised, it will likely continue to be so for at least another episode. As many will now know,Daredevil: Born Againunderwent a major overhaul midway through production. Despite six episodes being shot by the original team, Marvel committed to changing aspects of the story, including providing a more definitive answer as to whetherDaredevil: Born Againis a continuation of the Netflix show or not.
Is Daredevil: Born Again A Continuation Of The Netflix Show?
Despite bringing back many characters from the Netflix series, Marvel has gone back and forth on if Born Again continues that same story.
Although the overhaul took place, it was reported that most of the original six episodes would remain unaltered. Aside from episodes 1, 8, and 9,Daredevil: Born Again’s middle section will remain mostly the same, with only small connecting scenes reshot. A report fromTHRindicated that Matt did not appear as Daredevil until episode 4 of the six that were initially crafted, which equates toDaredevil: Born Againepisode 5. As a result,audiences should not expect the return of The Man Without Fear in all his devilish glory until at least episode 5.
Why Daredevil: Born Again’s Criticism Won’t Matter In The Long Run
Plenty Of Daredevil Action Is On The Horizon
After three episodes ofDaredevil: Born Again, I will not begrudge anyone who wishes to see more of the titular character. That being said, I do not think this criticism ofDaredevil: Born Againwill matter in the long run. For one, it is not as if the show does not have a good reason for Matt retiring as Daredevil. Foggy’s death, the attempted murder of Bullseye, and the overall harrowing opening scene ofDaredevil: Born Againepisode 1 are more than enough to justify Matt’s brief stint away from the costume.
The reasoning for Matt abandoning Daredevil in the original version of the show was the same, yet Foggy was killed off-screen.
Furthermore, if Matt returns to his Daredevil persona in episode 5, that will allow five episodes to focus on his vigilante work, given the addition of episodes 8 and 9 after the show’s overhaul. This will mean thatover half ofDaredevil: Born Againseason 1’s episodes will feature the hero. When counting his brief appearance in the opening of episode 1, this takes Daredevil’s appearances up to two-thirds of season 1’s total episode count.
To further ease worries about a lack of Daredevil.Daredevil: Born Againseason 2’s storyis currently in production. The initial series was planned as 18 episodes, withDaredevil: Born Again’s two seasons being formulated after the overhaul split them in half. Given what is known of the original plan, it is likely that the first half focused on Matt and his legal battles while the latter half switched back to his vigilante work. All of this means that a return to Daredevil goodness is not far away for those willing to wait for two more episodes ofDaredevil: Born Again.
