As a longtime Marvel fan, I’ve seen some fantastic shows come out of the MCU, but I’m really disappointed with how Daredevil: Born Again is shaping up after just four episodes. When Daredevil first landed on Netflix, it kicked off a wave of connected shows like The Defenders and The Punisher, alongside characters like Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. Bringing Daredevil back on Disney+ felt like a huge opportunity, and it quickly became clear this series could launch another spinoff – and honestly, there’s one character who feels like the obvious choice to get their own show.
I’m a bit disappointed, but it looks like that spin-off series we were all hoping for probably won’t happen. The first season of Born Again was pretty straightforward, but season 2 is really taking risks! So much has happened in just the first four episodes – big twists and reveals – and one storyline in particular has made it impossible to continue that spin-off idea. It’s a shame, but I’m still excited to see where season 2 goes!
If The MCU Does A Solo Bullseye Spinoff, His Redemption Arc Needs To Go
Bullseye is a standout character in Daredevil and the wider MCU, making a spinoff series a real possibility. He perfectly completes the intense rivalry between himself, Kingpin, and Daredevil – all three characters deeply despise each other. While Bullseye is a dangerous killer, he’s also incredibly entertaining to watch, as demonstrated by his memorable scene in Born Again, season 2, episode 4. A series focusing on his villainous actions would be thrilling, even if disturbing, as he fully embraces his antagonistic role.
As a huge fan of the Daredevil universe, I was really intrigued by what season 2 of Born Again was doing with Bullseye. It felt like they were setting him up for a surprising redemption of sorts, something we didn’t see coming in the first season. Now, he’s still a killer, but his targets have shifted – he’s fixated on the Fisks and the Anti-Vigilante Task Force. He’s actually luring the AVTF to their deaths, and bizarrely, he genuinely believes he’s doing the right thing! It’s a fascinating moral gray area because, while the AVTF are definitely bad people, Matt – and I, honestly – know that two wrongs don’t make a right, even if Bullseye is permanently stopping them from causing harm.
In season 2, Bullseye rescued Daredevil and is now trying to make amends for his past actions, likely by eliminating Wilson and Vanessa Fisk. This shift in the Born Again storyline reimagines Bullseye as a flawed hero instead of a straightforward villain. While this new direction serves the current story well, it potentially hinders a future spinoff because it diminishes the qualities that originally made Bullseye a compelling character.
Bullseye risks being just another character like the Punisher or Deadpool if he’s portrayed as a conflicted antihero – and those characters already have their own stories. A show focusing on Bullseye as a true villain would be much more exciting, and it’s something the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t explored yet. Some of the most critically acclaimed shows, like Breaking Bad and The Sopranos, center around compelling villains, and a show about Bullseye embracing his darker side could offer a fresh and unique direction for the MCU.
Bullseye’s Best Born Again Spinoff Would Be A Thunderbolts* Sequel
A standalone show focusing on Bullseye would be a big risk for the MCU. Therefore, if Marvel wants to continue his story after season two of Born Again, a sequel to Thunderbolts seems like the most logical step. Bullseye is a compelling character who deserves to be more than just a villain in the Daredevil series. The recent marketing suggests Marvel sees potential in him as a standalone character, and if they aren’t willing to give him his own show, Thunderbolts provides the perfect opportunity to develop him further.
The movie Thunderbolts doesn’t really follow the comic book version of the team. The film features mostly heroes, while the comics are known for their villainous members. Bullseye, a true villain, would be a better fit for a Thunderbolts team and could be a valuable asset to Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Since de Fontaine is already connected to the Born Again season 2 storyline through Mr. Charles, she might recruit Bullseye for a future team.
Being on a team like the Thunderbolts allows Bullseye to appear heroic, but his tendency towards violence could resurface at any time. This approach feels like a good fit for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe because once Bullseye starts down a path of redemption, it would be difficult to portray him as a villain again.
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2026-04-09 19:12