Thunderbolts* Upends Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 With Cataclysmic Consequences

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Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for Thunderbolts*.

Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts has significantly altered the street-level scene within the MCU, with Matt Murdock being one character who will experience a profound impact. The upcoming Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 has laid the groundwork for a New York City under Mayor Wilson Fisk’s strict rule, and the occurrences in Thunderbolts add a metaphorical explosion to Hell’s Kitchen. The arrival of the Thunderbolts team in New York, the destruction caused by the Void, and the resulting political fallout are expected to influence the direction of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, either directly or indirectly.

In the series titled Thunderbolts, an eclectic gang of morally ambiguous characters and former villains unite. The final act of Thunderbolts unfolds chiefly in New York City, where their assignment intersects with a far greater issue: the emergence of Robert Reynolds’ malevolent persona, the Void. The devastation caused by the Void leaves Manhattan in shambles. Concurrently, during the first season of Daredevil: Born Again, Wilson Fisk utilizes his political power to ascend to the position of Mayor of New York. Fisk’s new administration is characterized by stringent anti-vigilante measures, targeting street-level crime fighters. This tough-on-crime stance sets him on a head-on collision course with Daredevil.

The Thunderbolts’ Actions In New York Would Have Drawn The Attention Of Mayor Wilson Fisk

In the first season of Daredevil: Born Again, a significant narrative strand revolves around Mayor Fisk’s crusade to outlaw vigilante actions in New York City. This storyline mirrors real-life discussions about power and governance, as Fisk portrays himself as the law-and-order candidate while aiming at figures like Daredevil and other street-level protectors. His administration enacted wide-reaching anti-vigilante laws, which expanded the powers of law enforcement and even his personal security forces to apprehend masked individuals.

In a clandestine operation, the team known as the Thunderbolts infiltrates New York City, but the mission tragically backfires. Their attack on Avengers Tower leads to extensive destruction of property and jeopardizes innocent civilians. Even more alarming is the emergence of the Void, which wreaks havoc across the skyline, leaving half the city in a state of disbelief and fear.

From Mayor Fisk’s point of view, this situation is proving to be extremely advantageous for him. He can now use the Thunderbolts as evidence to support his argument that vigilantes and self-proclaimed heroes pose a danger to the public. Although the team is now under government control, their unruly behavior and inability to control their own members will likely become fuel for Fisk’s political campaign. For someone who gains power through instilling fear, the turmoil caused by the Thunderbolts simply bolsters his position.

The Kingpin’s Anti-Vigilante Laws Are Complicated By A New Avengers Team

Interestingly, although Thunderbolts bolsters Fisk’s case against vigilantes, it simultaneously presents a complicating factor that might undermine his stance: the advent of a fresh Avengers squad. As the Thunderbolts reaches its peak, they are unveiled to the public as the New Avengers. The post-credits sequence of Thunderbolts fast forwards in time to lay the foundation for another team connected with the Avengers, headed by Sam Wilson.

*Note: “Thunderbolts” is a fictional comic book team in the Marvel Universe.

This presents a significant challenge to Fisk’s approach. While he aims to curtail all vigilante activities, portraying it as a matter of public safety, an unexpected development is that the U.S. government is now forming new teams of superheroes. Since at least one of these teams operates in New York, Fisk’s strict measures could encounter opposition from federal authorities. Moreover, if the unstable behavior of Sentry is perceived as a result of excessive government intervention (from the questionable OXE experiments), public sentiment might swing back towards individual champions like Daredevil, potentially turning against the state and favoring independent heroes instead.

Will Thunderbolts* Change Daredevil: Born Again Season 2?

It’s tough to envision the “Thunderbolts” not influencing “Daredevil: Born Again” season 2 in some way. Even if Matt Murdock isn’t connected with the Thunderbolts, the repercussions of their activities could certainly echo throughout the city he safeguards. The second season might delve into increasing anti-hero tendencies, growing mistrust among the public towards masked vigilantes, or even Fisk exploiting the Thunderbolts’ catastrophe to enact more stringent surveillance and control tactics.

Concurrently, “Daredevil: Born Again” season 2 might function as both thematic and narrative link to “Avengers: Doomsday,” exploring the political and social landscape post-Sentry. As the divide between governmental authority and superheroics grows more indistinct, Daredevil could find himself back in the thick of a moral and legal battle – one that might decide whether masked vigilantes continue to play a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe beyond “Thunderbolts.

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2025-05-04 06:47