This is the main course.
Jon Bernthal’s Punisher a chaotic squall of hate, pain, and violence.
Both Murdock and Fisk areBorn Again’s Othello, with internal Iagos threatening to pull them back in.
She’s probably the most interesting character outside of Murdock and Fisk.
IfDaredevil: Born Againis anything to go by, this brave new world is one to be excited about.
In fact, almost all of the needle drops are great.
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And that’s the best testament to the decision to changeBorn Againin such a reportedly wholesale manner.
And Kingpin’s development throughout the season justifies it.
So there’s not a lot here to complain about.
After Charlie Cox’s cameo appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home and supporting role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Daredevil: Born Again gives Matt Murdock his first show set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Daredevil: Born Again continues the story that started in Netflix’s three-season Daredevil series and sees Wilson Fisk ascend to mayor of New York City.
Is it the best the MCU has ever been?
Hyperbole’s a trap, but I honestly can’t think of much I’ve enjoyed more than this.
Frankly, I’m annoyed I have to wait another year forDaredevil: Born Againseason 2.
That’s how good it is.
