Since Netflix’s Daredevil led to 2018, followers have been excited to see Matt Murdock pop up on the MCU timeline in She-Hulk and in Your Pleasant Neighborhood Spider-Man (which is about in an alternate continuity). Now, the Satan of Hell’s Kitchen is again main his personal sequence, Daredevil: Born Once more, set to hit the 2025 TV schedule on March 4. The primary episodes of the upcoming Marvel sequence have screened, and first reactions are hitting social media.
Daredevil: Born Once more (out there quickly with a Disney+ subscription) is a continuation of the favored Netflix sequence and can see most of Daredevil’s solid return. Which means Charlie Cox, in fact, is again because the titular superhero, and Vincent D’Onofrio is pumped to reprise Kingpin and present completely different sides of the character. We’ll additionally see Jon Bernthal, Ayelet Zurer, Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson, to call a couple of, delivering a layered story that CinemaBlend’s personal Sean O’Connell calls a fantastic begin to the sequence. He writes:
Holy Hell’s Kitchen! Daredevil: Born Once more opens with a prolonged, devastating sequence that screams, ‘That is simply as brutal as Netflix.’ From there, the two episodes lay out a layered story about cops, vigilantes, and guilt. Learn DEVIL’S REIGN as a refresh. Off to a GREAT begin!
Anthony Gagliardi of The Film Podcast says followers are in for a deal with. He opines:
Daredevil: Born Once more is GRITTY, RUTHLESS & UNFORGIVINGLY BLOODY! Followers of the unique sequence are in for a deal with, echoing the primary season’s depth and rage. Cox & D’Onofrio nonetheless steal the present. Two episodes in, and all I can say is The Man With out Worry is BACK!
That’s acquired to be good for followers to listen to, and Rayvan of The Cine Geek agrees, saying that the scripts are tight and gritty, with the motion even sharper than earlier than. The critic says:
Daredevil: Born Once more is a worthy successor! Nails what made the unique work, whereas transferring these characters ahead in stunning methods. The grounded tone and grit is there, and the writing is as nice as earlier than. The motion even bigger, and sharper. Traumatized, Overjoyed, Liked it!
X (Twitter) person @davybirth additionally says the Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk portrayers are highlights of the upcoming Disney+ sequence and writes that Born Once more continues the Daredevil story completely:
I noticed Daredevil: Born Once more and it is a whole BLAST! There are many TV-MA motion that can wow followers. Charlie Cox is wonderful as Matt and Vincent D’Onofrio is nice as all the time. It’s certainly an ideal continuation to Netflix’s present, we actually are again! Do not miss it March 4th!
Whereas the primary reactions to Disney+’s Daredevil: Born Once more are overwhelmingly constructive, a few those that had been capable of display episodes early are struggling a bit with the CGI. Eammon Jacobs of Enterprise Insider says:
Happy to say Daredevil: Born Once more is brutally gripping and hurls a symphony of violence on the viewers whereas completely capturing Daredevil’s essence as if he by no means left our screens. It is not good (with some awkward CGI) however it’s a bloody delight.
Chris Killian of ComicBook.com additionally says the CGI feels rushed, however neither of those critics gave the impression to be too distracted to take pleasure in the brand new streaming sequence, which Killian says is amongst his favourite Marvel sequence launched by the Home of Mouse:
The primary two episodes of Daredevil: Born Once more breathe a brand new, fashionable power into Daredevil that feels much less grounded than the Netflix run, however extra akin to the moodiness of the comics, which I personally beloved. Put together for a intestine punch and keep away from spoilers! My largest criticism is a few of the CGI feels rushed, however total, I beloved the story and vibe of all of it. This model of Daredevil feels far more like a superhero than he did on Netflix and is already in all probability my favourite Marvel Disney+ present in latest reminiscence.
Some followers expressed concern in regards to the present switching streaming providers, nervous that the Man With out Worry would possibly lose his edge transferring to Disney+ from Netflix. The Electrical Playground’s Victor Lucas is right here to alleviate these ideas, writing:
I’ve seen the primary two episodes of Daredevil: Born Once more. When you’ve been pondering the Disney+ sequence wouldn’t go as exhausting or as darkish because the Netflix present, you needn’t fear. Can’t wait to hold on for pricey life for the remainder of this season.
WongUpdates additionally mentions the brand new MCU venture’s brutality as he calls the sequence a imaginative and prescient of what the longer term holds for Marvel followers:
Daredevil: Born Once more is a imaginative and prescient of what is to come back for the way forward for MCU tv. It is as if Marvel took The Substance and injected us straight again into the world of Daredevil. It simply has essentially the most BRUTAL motion in a Marvel venture to this point. Look out for a MAGICAL cameo 🧙♂️
Utilizing the identical all-caps adjective, Daniel Baptista of The Film Podcast has excessive hopes for the remainder of the season after screening the primary two episodes. Baptista says:
Daredevil: Born Once more is a POWERFUL reintroduction to Marvel’s most advanced and scourged character. Cox and D’Onofrio take their rightful place within the MCU and set the stage for the DARKEST and most BRUTAL chapter but. I’ve seen the primary 2 episodes and really optimistic for the remainder!
Whereas comparisons to the Netflix present are inevitable (and largely favorable to date), Nick van Dinther says the Disney+ sequence has a special essence, however it nonetheless satisfies. In van Dinther’s phrases:
Though it does not really feel precisely like Netflix’s Daredevil, the premiere of the Disney version maintains that maturity whereas telling a violent story in a brand new method. Neglect any doubts Charlie Cox’s She Hulk look solid, that is the Matt Murdoch all of us wished.
Matt Mitovich of TV Line disagrees barely, although, saying Daredevil: Born Once more feels very very like its predecessor (in one of the best ways):
I wasn’t prepared for the way 🧨 the primary 2 eps of Daredevil: Born Once more are, esp the premiere. Feels v very like OG sequence, with intense, brutal motion. Cox/DOnofrio scenes are ‘electrical’. Mayor Fisk is fascinating. Fantastic to see Karen/Foggy again. It’s gonna be a RIDE.
Nicely that’s acquired to make Matt Murdock and MCU followers really feel fairly good about what awaits the superhero in its new sequence. Much more excellent news — it’s already been renewed for Season 2. The primary two episodes will likely be out there to stream March 4 on Disney+, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday.