Daredevil: Born Again is the next Marvel Cinematic Universe series, and based on the first reactions to the show, it might not only be the perfect sequel to Netflix’s Daredevil, but also the very best entry among Marvel Studios’ TV projects so far. Daredevil: Born Again‘s story has gone through a very public creative overhaul. After finding out certain elements were not working as intended, Marvel set up the series with The Punisher writer Dario Scardapane as its new showrunner.

The changes included the return of key players from Netflix’s Daredevil, such as Foggy Nelson and Karen Page, making Daredevil: Born Again‘s cast of characters a nice mix between new MCU players and The Defenders Saga veterans. Another confirmed connection to the original show is related to the tone and action. Rated TV-MA and with the new Daredevil series’ trailers depicting a gritty and mature tone, Daredevil: Born Again feels special within the Multiverse Saga. Here are the ways it sounds like Netflix Daredevil’s perfect sequel.

10. The Love For Netflix’s Daredevil Can Be Felt

“Being back in this world feels so good, and you can feel the love everyone involved has for the Netflix series.” – BS

As the series was initially set to play loose with the continuity of the original show, fans were understandably apprehensive about what could be coming. However, the creative overhaul seems to really have changed things internally and made the series way more in line with the original Netflix show than it was initially going to be. One of the most repeated praises in the first reactions is that Daredevil: Born Again has respect for what came before.

The legacy of the Netflix series is honored as Marvel picks back up with a slew of characters after a few years. The audience can expect new developments, but the continuation of character dynamics that have come to be loved. The new MCU TV show is praised for feeling like an adrenaline rush the franchise was very much in need of

9. Daredevil: Born Again Feels Episodic, Unlike Other MCU Series

“Above all else, it’s EPISODIC. We might be back.” – Liam Crowley

Daredevil: Born Again was not the only part of Marvel Studios’ TV side to be overhauled. The MCU’s whole way of developing TV shows has now changed, with a focus on multi-season series, developing more than will ultimately be produced, and the addition of traditional showrunners to spearhead projects. One of the biggest complaints about the MCU’s TV shows is their limited series nature, with many feeling like movies cut down into episodes, not shows.

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 begins filming on Friday, February 28th.

Thankfully, the first reactions to Daredevil: Born Again eliminate that issue, making the show truly sound like the start of a new era for Marvel. The Daredevil series’ episodic format, the fact that the show is already confirmed for season 2, which will be released in 2026, and more seasons are possible, make it very similar to Netflix’s Daredevil development-wise. That is a great thing.

8. The Action Is Gritty, Bloody & Ruthless

“DaredevilBornAgain is GRITTY, RUTHLESS & UNFORGIVINGLY BLOODY!” – Anthony Gagliardi

One of the most talked about aspects of Netflix’s Daredevil was its action. The series made every punch count and feel real, with Matt Murdock growing tired as fights went on, which made things very visceral. Daredevil: Born Again‘s trailers had already teased the same kind of hard-hitting, bloody action would be in play for the MCU TV show. Broken bones, punches, kicks, and more are in play for the series.

Now that the first Daredevil: Born Again reactions are out, fans can get a more definitive notion of where the action stands. It seems like showrunner Dario Scardapane’s many comments about how the show tops the original Daredevil series’ fights in some regards were right. The new series’ action is praised for its intensity, bloody nature, and creative choreography, which has come to be expected for the hero.

7. It Sets The Stage For The MCU’s Darkest And Most Brutal Chapter – In Line With Netflix’s Daredevil

“Cox and D’Onofrio take their rightful place in the MCU and set the stage for the DARKEST and most BRUTAL chapter yet.” – Daniel Baptista

Bloody action is not the only main aspect of Netflix’s Daredevil that returns for the upcoming MCU TV series. Daredevil: Born Again‘s TV-MA rating allows the show to be darker than most offerings in the shared universe. That comes in many forms, with an adult tone rooted in more mature storytelling than the likes of other Marvel Studios series, such as Hawkeye and Ms. Marvel, making Daredevil: Born Again stand out.

The first reactions to the anticipated Marvel series agree that the show thrives in its bleaker tone. Some reactions even claim that Daredevil: Born Again sets the stage for what could be the darkest and most brutal chapter in the MCU up to this point. The street-level nature of the show, the violent fights, the truly evil villains, and more elements add to that overall gritty tone.

6. It’s The Risky & Mature Storytelling Netflix’s The Defenders Saga Made Popular

“Some bold choices are made in the first 10 minutes that I hope this story lands cause if not.. hoo boy. Would love to see more street level adult storytelling from Marvel.” – Brandon Norwood

Many of the first reactions to Daredevil: Born Again, as well as interviews with the cast and creatives behind the MCU series, mention a major tragedy. It seems like the Daredevil series will already start with some major risks being taken in episode 1, fundamentally changing who Matt Murdock is and setting up the journey he will be on in the series. Those kinds of risks fit Netflix’s approach.

A true sequel to Netflix’s Daredevil needs to not be afraid to go all out.

The original Daredevil series was never afraid to take risks and experiment. Major characters died, plot twists were frequent, and Matt Murdock’s faith was tested at every corner. A true sequel to Netflix’s Daredevil needs to not be afraid to go all out, and from what the first reactions reveal, major decisions are made early on in Daredevil: Born Again. Whether the rest of the season pays them off remains to be seen.

5. Charlie Cox And Vincent D’Onofrio Perfectly Slip Back Into Their Roles

“It’s a TRUE continuation of the Netflix series. Cox & D’Onofrio haven’t missed a beat!” – Brandon Davis

Daredevil: Born Again spotlights two stars from the original Netflix series. Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk are the leading forces of the two Daredevil shows. That is why the two were the first players from Netflix’s The Defenders Saga to be brought back by Marvel Studios. When the duo returned in different projects back in 2021, attention turned to when they would next be seen interacting again.

Based on Daredevil: Born Again‘s first reactions, it seems like their reunion was worth the wait. Many of the reactions praise how Cox and D’Onofrio’s versions of Daredevil and Kingpin feel just like they did back in Netflix’s Daredevil. That is important, as the characters’ MCU appearances in series like She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Hawkeye brought out different sides of them. According to the reactions, Daredevil and Kingpin are back to their classic, more mature versions.

4. It Evolves Daredevil To Make Him Feel Even More Like A Superhero Than Netflix Did

“This version of Daredevil feels much more like a superhero than he did on Netflix and is already probably my favorite Marvel Disney+ show in recent memory.” – Chris Killian

Daredevil: Born Again‘s reactions compare its tone to that of the Netflix series, but while it is definitely more grounded than most MCU fare, it seems like the new series is more geared toward the comics than the original show was. While no proper examples have been given, the notion is that Daredevil feels more like a superhero in Born Again than in the Netflix series.

That feels like the MCU is continuing what it has done for Charlie Cox’s recent Daredevil appearances. Ever since he returned, the character’s acrobatic fighting style has been spotlighted, with a bigger use of CGI than on the Netflix show. While the VFX is said to be wonky at times in Daredevil: Born Again‘s first couple of episodes, the overall style of the series is described as fresh and exciting.

3. Daredevil: Born Again Sets A High Bar For Fight Choreography In The MCU

“Daredevil: Born Again sets a new and incredibly high bar for fight choreography and action sequences in the MCU.” – The Illuminerdi

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Superhero movies and TV shows will always need exciting action sequences. Otherwise, the projects tend not to be received as well. With a character like Daredevil, who is an expert at hand-to-hand combat and previously had the MCU’s best fight scenes in Netflix’s Daredevil, the action for Born Again needed to be top shelf. Well, the first reactions to the MCU series point to that goal being met.

Netflix Daredevil‘s Stunt Coordinator, Philip Silvera, was brought back to serve in the same role in Daredevil: Born Again after the MCU series went through its creative overhaul. The result seems to be fight sequences that somehow manage to top what was done in the original show. Pretty much every Daredevil: Born Again reaction so far praises the fight scenes, and it seems like they might set a new high standard for the MCU, being the best the franchise has ever seen.

2. The Daredevil Series Once Again Focuses On Character Development

“Incredible bone-crunching action mixed w/ the focus on character development that makes Daredevil special.” – POC Culture

While action sequences are especially important in a show like Daredevil: Born Again, it only works when the audience is connected to the characters appearing onscreen. Netflix’s Daredevil struck the perfect balance between violent fight sequences and meaningful character development. The first reactions to the MCU’s new Daredevil series suggest the same holds true for this new iteration of the character’s world, and Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock is served well.

Some of the best moments in Netflix’s Daredevil included just characters talking. The Punisher’s rooftop and graveyard conversations with Daredevil are some of the best scenes in the MCU, not needing action to be effective. Daredevil: Born Again sends its characters on surprising journeys, breaking them down at the start of the season to be built anew as the story progresses over season 1’s nine episodes.

1. The Show Gives The Needed Focus To Matt Murdock’s Life As A Lawyer

“Among the strongest starts for a Marvel Studios TV show to date imo – the first two episodes are terrific, setting up a story that is part court procedural and part all-out brawling.” – Erik Davis

One of Netflix Daredevil‘s best elements was how well it balanced Matt Murdock’s vigilante life as Daredevil and his time as a lawyer. Both sides of the character are important to Charlie Cox’s MCU hero, and the first Daredevil: Born Again reactions claim that Matt’s life as a lawyer is given as much focus as his superhero exploits in the new series. The Marvel show is even called part-action and part-procedural.

That design is very much in line with the show’s two different creative teams. While new showrunner Dario Scardpane focused on recreating the action and dark tone of the Netflix series, the multiple episodes that had been shot by previous showrunners Matt Corman and Chris Ord focused heavily on Matt Murdock’s lawyer side. With Daredevil: Born Again using the best parts of its two creative teams’ visions, the result appears to be exciting for the MCU series.