The highly anticipated seriesDaredevil: Born Againhas 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 acclaimedDaredevilNetflix 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 storycontinues 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 ofDaredevil: 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 Againwill premiere on Disney+ on March 4.Check out the first reactions below:
Liam CrowleyatScreenRantpraised theDaredevil: Born Againpremiere 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 DavisatPhase Herosaid that the first two episodes ofBorn Againwere “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’ConnellatCinemaBlendsaid thatDaredevil: Born Againwas “off to a GREAT start"with a “brutal” and “devastating"opening sequence.
Nate SheltonatGeekcentricpraisedDaredevil: Born Againfor 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 KillianatComicBookloved that theDaredevilrevival was “more akin to the moodiness of the comics"as the series brings a “new, stylish energy” to the masked vigilante.
Eammon JacobsatBusiness Insidersaid thatBorn Againis “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 AkberatThe Illuminerdisaid thatBorn Againwill “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 ofDaredevilhas been a long time coming. Despite strong critical acclaim and high viewership, theoriginal Netflix showwas abruptly canceled in 2018.Born Againgives the MCU a chance to continue the hero’s story, andit’s clear that the studio is embracing the street-level storytelling that made the original so beloved.Born Againhas already been renewed for a second season, slated for a 2026 release.
Daredevil Born Again: 8 Essential Netflix Characters And Story Arcs To Bring To Disney+
A number of characters and story arcs from the Netflix Daredevil series ought to be carried over into Daredevil Born Again.
Critics seem to agree thatDaredevil: Born Againsuccessfully continues the legacy of the Netflix series, preserving its raw, grounded narrative and darker themes. The return ofCharlie Cox’s Matt Murdockand 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 Againis 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 asBorn Again’s fight choreography pushes the limits of MCU action.IfDaredevil: Born Againcan maintain the hype, it may become one of Marvel’s strongest street-level storieswith that feels much more intimate than a galaxy-spanning conflict.
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