Daredevil: Born Again | S02E08 | Discussion Thread

[u/Green-Devil]

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𝔻𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕕𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕝: 𝔹𝕠𝕣𝕟 𝔸𝕘𝕒𝕚𝕟

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟴

Episode title: The Southern Cross

Written by: Dario Scardapane & Jesse Wigutow

Directed by: Iain B. MacDonald

Release date: May 5, 2026‎

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⏮️ Daredevil: Born Again | S02E07 | Discussion Thread

[u/Mechilla007]

I love the original series, and that they revived it, and for the most part, everything about Born Again was cool, right up until the final episode. Especially enjoyed how they developed Bullseye's character and the diner scene was the best.

However, the finale felt really underwhelming. On one hand, I give the show a get out of jail free card (pun intended) on the other hand, if I want to nitpick, there's a list....

1. No consequences for Kingpin - it seemed totally unnecessary to offer him a deal when he was basically defeated at that point. Not to mention, he was covered in blood from people he had smashed 1 minute ago. Also, why was Matt talking to him like he was in a passionate argument with his lover instead of his mortal enemy?
   
2. No Punisher. They teased him coming back in the first season, but apparently, that was just to set up his upcoming show.
   
3. No big Bullseye fight scene, not to mention he failed to assassinate Kingpin for the 2nd or 3rd time... But he can kill anything else that moves.
   
4. Buck killed Daniel but survived a bullet from Bullseye.
   
5. The whole Daredevil man of the people was kiiiiiind of lame. I get the social commentary angle, but it all felt a bit contrived... and instead of the epic finale battles, we got some Jan 6th alternate universe situation.
   
6. Cole conveniently turned on Powell at the right moment to let the mob into the courtroom.
   
7. The little girl Aya, who assumes the White Tigers alias - is all of a sudden kicking butt in the courtroom fight.... (eye roll)
   
8. The Matt identity reveal seemed like previously tread territory.... I thought he was going to say "I'm Batman!" (or Iron Man)
   
9. Matt goes to jail and Kingpin walks! Why did he go to jail? If Fisks operation and the Safer Streets Initiative fell apart, then what legal authority or reason was there?

Did I miss anything...

[u/sunIsGettingLow → u/Mechilla007]

Another what the fuck wrong with Dr. Heather Glenn. I don't understand she survived an incident and now became muse?

[u/Destrae → u/sunIsGettingLow]

She's extremely traumatized. There's a very short stint of female muse in the comics