Jessica Jones’ Daredevil Return Creates Major MCU Plot Hole (& Charlie Cox Knows It)

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As a die-hard film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share my insights about the return of Matt Murdock in “Daredevil: Born Again.” In an exclusive chat with Deadline’s Crew Call podcast, Charlie Cox, our beloved Daredevil, shed light on the journey back to his iconic role and some challenges faced before production.

He mentioned that certain elements from the original Netflix series were missing in the Disney+ revival earlier this year, specifically the untimely off-screen death of Foggy Nelson and the absence of Karen Page. However, Cox expressed high praise for “Daredevil: Born Again” executive producer and showrunner Dario Scardapene, who took over after his successful stint with The Punisher.

Cox confessed that he hadn’t watched the series until its release, but once he did, he was utterly awestruck by what Scardapene had accomplished.

In his remarks, Cox highlighted an apparent inconsistency in the storyline with Jessica Jones‘s comeback in season two. It’s been confirmed that Krysten Ritter will reprise her role, and speculation suggests that Mike Colter and Finn Jones might rejoin as Luke Cage and Danny Rand following their sightings in New York. However, regarding Ritter’s return, Cox acknowledges there is a significant plot hole to address.

Jessica Jones discovered that I wasn’t dead at the conclusion of The Defenders series, according to what Cox shared with an interviewer.

Previously, the characters found themselves parting ways with Murdock, Elektra Natchios, and Hand members, following a building explosion incident. This took place shortly after Elektra’s revival in the world post-second season of Daredevil. Remarkably, Murdock managed to survive as evidenced at the end of the miniseries, seamlessly transitioning into the third season of Daredevil.

When Ritter reprises his role as Cox’s Daredevil and ponders why he’s still using clean air, there might be some history and an explanation needed. It will also be intriguing to find out if she is cognizant of his adventures with Spider-Man or She-Hulk, as the ensuing reaction would certainly make for an entertaining spectacle.

In their interaction, there’s an understanding and appreciation for each other despite their differences. She perceives him as rather serious and overly pious, almost like a choirboy, while he sees her as brash and trivializing many important matters. Cox noted that she leans more towards the ‘antihero’ side than the traditional ‘hero’.

Considering such an attitude, any response to the preceding scenarios, particularly the suspenseful ending, ought to be cleverly sarcastic. Nothing could be more dramatic than a character seemingly perishing, only to resurface, and don a peculiar yellow outfit.

Right now, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ is available for streaming on Disney+, and production for season two is underway, scheduled to air in March 2026. This provides you ample opportunity to revisit the Netflix releases of this series and catch up before delving into the new plot. Recollect your past experiences with these shows and understand why they were so popular when initially released.

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2025-06-08 04:40