Alright Marvel fans get ready to head back to Hell's Kitchen! Daredevil: Born Again is underway on Disney+ and it's serving up a mix of familiar faces fresh blood and some seriously intriguing mysteries. We are diving into the gritty streets of New York City again and things are definitely not quiet.
Meet Angie Kim: Who's the Newest Detective on the Scene in Daredevil: Born Again?
So you are watching Daredevil: Born Again and you are like "Wait who is that detective?" Meet Angie Kim ! She is a brand new character for the MCU played by Ruibo Qian and she is already making waves. Angie is a detective working alongside Detective Cherry in the NYPD and she is not just any cop.
We first see Angie at Cherry's retirement party at Josie's Bar. These two detectives have different views on vigilantes. Cherry thinks the police are old news next to Daredevil and White Tiger. Angie? She sees it differently. She believes some vigilantes actually want to help not just grab power.
Things get real fast when Bullseye attacks the bar. Angie jumps into action showing she is not afraid to face danger head-on. Episode 5 puts her right in the thick of a bank robbery where she is the negotiator. Angie Kim is no side character she is right in the mix of the action and it looks like she is here to stay. Keep an eye on Detective Kim she might just become a key player in this whole Daredevil story.
Punisher is Back! Jon Bernthal's Return Steals the Show in Episode 4
Hold onto your hats Punisher fans because Frank Castle is back in Daredevil: Born Again and Jon Bernthal is as intense as ever! Episode 4 marks the epic return of the Punisher and his scenes with Matt Murdock are pure gold. Seriously the dynamic between Daredevil and Punisher is electric.
Daredevil is investigating White Tiger's murder and that leads him straight to Frank Castle. Matt wants to know about the Punisher skull logo he found at a crime scene and why cops are using it. But Punisher is not interested in logos. He cuts right through to Matt's core issues. This scene is not just talk it's raw emotion. Murdock usually controls every conversation but Punisher is all rage and pain. It is not long before Matt breaks down in a tear-filled argument with Frank about justice and revenge. This intense debate between Daredevil and Punisher? It's exactly what the show needed to crank up the heat.
Daredevil MIA? Episode 4 Slow Burn Has Fans Eager for More Action
Okay let's be real some fans are wondering "Where's Daredevil?!" Four episodes in and Daredevil has only been in costume for about 15 minutes total. Yeah it is a slow burn. But Episode 4 hints that things are about to change. Matt's emotional scenes with White Tiger's daughter and that explosive talk with Punisher seem to be pushing him to suit up again. He even takes out his billy club and starts practicing again.
Is it frustrating to wait for the man in the suit? Maybe a little. But these episodes are building tension and focusing on Matt Murdock's internal struggle. It looks like this slow build-up is leading to a major Daredevil comeback. Fingers crossed Episode 5 finally gives us the full Daredevil action we have been waiting for.
Kingpin's Mayoral Mess: Choirs Therapy and Underground Bunkers - Fisk's Wild Ride
Meanwhile Wilson Fisk is Mayor Fisk and his new job is not exactly smooth sailing. He is dealing with the joys of politics like children's choirs and Latvian choirs serenading him. Seriously Kingpin looking pained listening to cheesy songs is comedy gold. But don't think Fisk has gone soft. Oh no.
His marriage counseling sessions with Vanessa and Heather Glenn are getting interesting and dark at same time. They use code words to talk about their criminal activities and Heather is caught right in the middle trying to decode their sessions. Vanessa was unfaithful while Fisk was in jail and Fisk is not dealing with it well. How not well? He has imprisoned the guy Vanessa cheated with in an underground bunker. Fancy dinners and torture? Classic Kingpin. Mayor Fisk may be trying to play it legit in public but underneath he is still the same ruthless Kingpin we know.
Ms. Marvel Easter Egg? Episode 5 Drops a Hint About Young Avengers Team-Up
Did you catch the Ms. Marvel shout-out in Episode 5? Matt Murdock goes to a bank and meets Yusuf Khan Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel's dad! It's a fun little MCU crossover moment. Yusuf mentions Jersey City's "very own superhero Ms. Marvel" and even shows off a Ms. Marvel Funko Pop figure.
But here is the interesting part Yusuf also says Kamala is "in California visiting some friends." Hmm "visiting friends in California?" Could this be a hint at a Young Avengers team-up in the works? Remember in The Marvels mid-credits scene Kamala was talking to Kate Bishop about forming a team and maybe recruiting Ant-Man's daughter Cassie Lang. Cassie Lang lives in California. Is Kamala in California recruiting Cassie? Is a Young Avengers series coming? This Ms. Marvel reference might be more than just a wink to fans it could be a setup for something bigger in the MCU.
Key Moments and Characters to Watch in Daredevil: Born Again
- Angie Kim: The new detective adding a fresh perspective to the NYPD and the vigilante scene.
- Punisher's Return: Jon Bernthal's intense portrayal and his explosive scenes with Daredevil.
- Kingpin's Balancing Act: Wilson Fisk juggling mayoral duties with his criminal underbelly and marital drama.
- Slow-Burn Build-Up: The series taking its time to develop Matt Murdock's emotional journey before his full Daredevil return.
- Ms. Marvel Reference: The potential hint at a Young Avengers team-up and Kamala's activities in California.
Daredevil: Born Again - Is the Slow Burn Worth It?
Daredevil: Born Again is not rushing into action. It's taking its time building characters tension and storylines. Some fans might be impatient for more Daredevil in costume but Episode 4 and 5 suggest the wait might be worth it. Punisher's return is fantastic Kingpin's storyline is dark and compelling and that Ms. Marvel reference has us wondering about the MCU's bigger picture. Are you enjoying the slow burn or are you ready for Daredevil to fully be back in action? Let us know in the comments!