The highly anticipated series Daredevil: Born Again has premiered, and early reactions suggest that the seven-year wait for the MCU revival has been well worth it. Serving as a continuation of the acclaimed Daredevil Netflix series, Charlie Cox reprises his role as Matt Murdock, the blind lawyer by day and masked vigilante by night, with Vincent D’Onofrio returning as the menacing Wilson Fisk. Daredevil: Born Again‘s story continues to explore the criminal underbelly of Hell’s Kitchen in New York City, jumping right back into the series’ darkly iconic grit with newly appointed directors Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson.

Now, critics have taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their thoughts on the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again, praising its intense action, brutal tone, and episodic storytelling that stays true to the original. While some have pointed out minor VFX flaws, many agree that the series marks a triumphant return for the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen. Daredevil: Born Again will premiere on Disney+ on March 4. Check out the first reactions below:

Liam Crowley at ScreenRant praised the Daredevil: Born Again premiere as “the best pilot of any MCU series thus far,” particularly praising Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio’s performances alongside the directorial work of Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson.

Brandon Davis at Phase Hero said that the first two episodes of Born Again were “really solid” as the continuation of the Netflix series “kicks ass, moves quick, and takes no prisoners,” while pointing out that the special effects were “a weak spot.”

Sean O’Connell at CinemaBlend said that Daredevil: Born Again was “off to a GREAT start” with a “brutal” and “devastating” opening sequence.

Nate Shelton at Geekcentric praised Daredevil: Born Again for keeping the grit of the vigilante superhero alive as the first few episodes of the series “brings you right back to the Daredevil you love,” with a “bloody, intense, and elevated” comeback.

Chris Killian at ComicBook loved that the Daredevil revival was “more akin to the moodiness of the comics” as the series brings a “new, stylish energy” to the masked vigilante.

Eammon Jacobs at Business Insider said that Born Again is “brutally gripping” with a “symphony of violence” that makes the series a perfect successor to the Daredevil story, with only one criticism directed at the show’s “awkward CGI.”

Rayyan Akber at The Illuminerdi said that Born Again will “shake you to your core right from the start” while it takes the audience “to an intriguing new place.”

What The First Reactions To Daredevil: Born Again Mean

A Darker, More Grounded MCU Story

The return of Daredevil has been a long time coming. Despite strong critical acclaim and high viewership, the original Netflix show was abruptly canceled in 2018. Born Again gives the MCU a chance to continue the hero’s story, and it’s clear that the studio is embracing the street-level storytelling that made the original so beloved. Born Again has already been renewed for a second season, slated for a 2026 release.

Critics seem to agree that Daredevil: Born Again successfully continues the legacy of the Netflix series, preserving its raw, grounded narrative and darker themes. The return of Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk also brings back the central conflict that made the original series so compelling. Its focus on brutal, unrelenting action sequences shows that the visceral fight choreography remains intact—only now taking a staple of the Netflix series to unfettered depths of brutality.

Our Take On Daredevil: Born Again’s First Reactions

A Thrilling Revival Worth The Wait

Daredevil: Born Again is shaping up to be exactly what longtime fans hoped for—a brutal, character-driven continuation that doesn’t shy away from the darker elements that made the Netflix original a streaming success. Cox and D’Onofrio once again prove why they are the definitive Daredevil and Kingpin as Born Again‘s fight choreography pushes the limits of MCU action. If Daredevil: Born Again can maintain the hype, it may become one of Marvel’s strongest street-level stories with that feels much more intimate than a galaxy-spanning conflict.