At its core, Daredevil: Born Again had the potential for a compelling story. The series could have delved into the complexities of Matt Murdock’s dual identity, his struggle to balance his personal life with his vigilante persona, and his ongoing battle with the criminal underworld. Instead, the plot becomes bogged down by pacing issues, rushed subplots, and a reliance on surface-level MCU tie-ins that don’t add any real depth to the narrative.

One of the most significant shortcomings of the plot is its failure to truly capitalize on the depth of its characters. For instance, Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin, is one of the most menacing villains in the Daredevil mythos. In the original show, Fisk was not just a brute force; he was a mastermind with emotional complexity. His relationships with Matt and others were intricate, layered, and full of tension. In Born Again, Fisk feels like an afterthought. His return should have been a monumental event—an opportunity to explore how the Kingpin has evolved, how his absence affected the city, and how his relationship with Matt could evolve in a new, interconnected MCU world. Instead, Fisk’s character is sidelined, his motivations unclear, and his presence reduced to that of a mere antagonist without much depth or tension.

The pacing is another issue. While the first few episodes of Born Again feel like they’re setting up something big, the payoff is underwhelming. The show is constantly introducing new plotlines that feel like distractions—whether it’s new characters, side plots, or forced MCU connections. There is little time given to letting any of these threads breathe and develop organically. The rushed nature of the plot leaves little room for nuance, and by the time the series tries to build momentum, it’s already too late. The result is a disjointed, unfocused narrative that never quite lives up to the promise of its premise.