Published Apr 29, 2026, 10:31 AM EDT Can the show survive his absence? Image: Marvel Studios Ever since Marvel Studios revived Matthew Murdock with Daredevil: Born Again , the show has done a commendable job preserving the spirit of the original Netflix series. Born Again is moody and violent and, like the original, it also contains thoughtful insight into the deeper human elements in superheroes and their villains. However, one major weakness is that Daredevil: Born Again 's new characters just aren’t as captivating as the old ones. Murdock’s relationship with his new law partner, Kirsten McDuffie (Nikki M. James) isn’t nearly as fun to watch as his friendship with his best pal Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson). And the scenes with intrepid young blogger/video maker BB Urich (Genneya Walton) don’t carry nearly the same weight as the ones with her world-weary uncle, Ben Urich (Vondie Curtis-Hall).…