As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, let me share my excitement over the long-awaited premiere of “Daredevil: Born Again” on Disney+ last week. It’s been seven years since we last saw The Man Without Fear on the small screen, and this return to Hell’s Kitchen was nothing short of thrilling, filled with suspense, high-octane action, and a heart-stopping shocking moment within the first 15 minutes that set the tone for this soft reboot.
Familiar faces from Netflix’s “Daredevil” graced our screens again, including Matt Murdock, Kingpin, Karen Page, Foggy Nelson, Vanessa Fisk, and Benjamin Poindexter (Bullseye). However, the events of another Disney+ series, “Hawkeye,” played a significant role in shaping the context for both Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk’s comeback. If you were as focused on the action as I was, you might have missed how “Hawkeye” set the stage for this thrilling continuation of their stories.
By weaving these connections throughout the stories, I’m able to highlight the intricate web that ties together every nook and cranny of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Daredevil and Kingpin’s Reunion References Another Disney+ Series
In many trailers for the upcoming series, Daredevil: Born Again, a scene is often repeated where Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk engage in a surprisingly peaceful discussion at a café. Given their history of frequent clashes, both physical and symbolic, this tranquil exchange initially feels quite unusual.
In their recent catch-up, they discuss personal developments since their last meeting. Fisk queries about Murdock’s children, to which Murdock denies and reciprocates the question. Fisk admits he doesn’t have kids either, but once attempted mentoring someone. He speaks solemnly about the mentorship not turning out as planned. Fisk appears hesitant to discuss it further, but a curious Murdock asks, “Or was there an incident involving a gunshot to the face?
The reference is a subtle yet significant one, as it sheds light on the scar above Fisk’s eye for new viewers, but holds a richer implication for fans who watched the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Disney+ series “Hawkeye.” In “Hawkeye,” a key plot point revolves around Maya Lopez (Echo), who is on a quest for vengeance due to her father’s murder. She suspects Clint Barton/Hawkeye and spends most of the series gathering evidence to bring him down. In an unexpected turn, Fisk emerges as Lopez’s “uncle” or mentor, marking Vincent D’onofrio’s debut in the MCU outside of the Netflix TV shows as Kingpin. Lopez eventually discovers that it was Fisk, not Barton, who killed her father, leading her to confront him and shoot him in the eye.
In the gripping saga of Daredevil: Born Again, I couldn’t help but notice a clever wink to Hawkeye in one scene. When Vanessa Fisk, standing in for her husband, convenes a summit with New York’s top crime lords, one of these men is dressed in a tracksuit. This sartorial choice subtly links him to the “tracksuit mafia” that Clint Barton confronted in his own series. Interestingly, this Russian mafia also held significant sway in Matt Fraction and David Aja’s acclaimed Hawkeye comics, which undoubtedly influenced the creation of Clint’s first solo series on Disney+.
The Devil Is Never Far Away
In the given episode, the mention of Hawkeye serves not only as a subtle nod for avid MCU fans but also significantly advances the series’ storyline. It is revealed in Daredevil: Born Again that Wilson Fisk has spent an unspecified period recovering, which has left his wife, Vanessa, harboring resentment towards him for neglecting their relationship during this time. Fisk capitalizes on the Hawkeye reference to portray himself as a reformed individual who had a near-death experience and is now determined to use the second chance at life to do good. This self-image transformation helps him garner public support in his mayoral campaign, overlooking his extensive criminal past and numerous murder charges.
No matter where Wilson Fisk roams, Matt Murdock won’t be far off his heels. During their uneasy encounter at the diner, it’s evident that Murdock doesn’t buy into Fisk’s act of transformation. He’s made it clear to him that if Fisk steps out of line, both Matt and Daredevil will intervene. With only seven more episodes left in Daredevil: Born Again, the confrontation between Daredevil and Kingpin seems imminent.
New episodes of Daredevil: Born Again premiere on Disney+ on Tuesdays.
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2025-03-11 01:40