Daredevil: Reborn: Everything you need to know to watch the new Disney+ series

Daredevil: Reborn is the newest series of marvel television, television content division of Marvel Studios. The first two episodes, released this Tuesday, March 4, rescue the story of the acclaimed production of Netflix (2015-2018) and officially integrates it into Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Understand how the series can connect the dark past of Defenders to the UCM and discover the ideal order to watch the productions.

What is the story of Daredevil: Reborn?

The plot of the character's new series begins years after the events of the original series, shown on Netflix until 2018. In it, matt murdock (Charlie cox) is presented as a blind lawyer who, after suffering an accident with a radioactive substance, gained special abilities. He uses his great talents in martial arts to fight crime as the vigilante demolisher, acting especially in your neighborhood, Hell's kitchen (Hell's Kitchen), in New York.

Daredevil: Reborn takes place years after the end of the original series, in which Matt stopped acting as a vigilante, but continues his fight for justice as a lawyer. Thus, the new series is set chronologically after the plots of She-Hulk: Defender of Heroes (2022) and Eco (2024). In the new season, which aims to explore political conflicts in New York, the former mobster and great villain of the previous series, Wilson Fisk, King of crime (Vincent D'Onofrio), returns to the city, but now serves as mayor.

In addition to the return of Charlie cox e Vincent D'Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll e Elden henson reinterpret the protagonist's closest friends, karen page e Foggy Nelson. The series also reintroduces Benjamin Poindexter, the Mercenary (Wilson Bethel), antagonist of the third season of Netflix, now with an army of followers. Jon Bernthal also reprises his iconic role as Punisher, a character who should have a TV special in 2026. The plot also features Kirsten McDuffie (Nikki M James), Murdock's new ally.

Just like the version of Netflix, Daredevil: Reborn follows the line of adult productions with characters from Marvel – a possibility that was highly questioned due to Marvel only commonly produce children's and youth content. The announcement of the high indicative rating took place on New York Comic Con, in October 2024, and was celebrated by fans for allowing the series' extremely graphic combat violence to remain.

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Remembering The Defenders 

Before watching the new series of demolisher, you might be interested in learning about the path taken by the vigilante and his allies during the Netflix. It is worth remembering that the streaming service no longer holds the distribution rights to the series of these characters – all are currently available on Disney +.

A Netflix began building a kind of television universe after the launch of demolisher, in 2015, when the Marvel Studios (at the time responsible only for the publisher's cinematographic content) used to disregard the events of the TV series (like SHIELD agents).

In this context, the Netflix distributed six successful series among the public: demolisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron fist, The Defenders e Punisher. Betting on the “urban core” of Marvel heroes, but without the glamorous The platform tried to replicate, on TV, the success of interconnected narratives between characters. Check out what the series are about and where to watch them:

Daredevil (2015-2018)

demolisher (Daredevil) is a television series created by Drew Goddard, which follows the life of matt murdock (Charlie cox), a lawyer by day and vigilante by night who uses his heightened senses (resulting from a childhood accident) to fight crime in New York City. Murdock tries to balance his professional life at the law firm Nelson & Murdock with his secret mission as a vigilante.

The series stood out for its dark and realistic tone, distancing itself from the lighter and more colorful style of other productions of the series. Marvel, especially in cinema, addressing more complex themes such as corruption, trauma and morality, with scenes of graphic violence.

The action scenes are one of the highlights, with fights choreographed in a brutal and realistic way, especially the iconic hallway sequence in the first season. The series was acclaimed by critics and audiences, consolidating itself as one of the best superhero adaptations for TV.

Where to watch: Disney +

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Jessica Jones (2015-2019)

Jessica Jones is a television series created by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the Marvel character of the same name. The plot follows Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), a former superhero who, after traumatic events, abandons her life of heroism and begins working as a private detective in the neighborhood of Hell's kitchen, in New York City. Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, Jessica takes on cases that often involve individuals with special abilities, while trying to overcome her own inner demons.

The series addresses complex themes such as abuse, consent, psychological trauma and morality, offering a more realistic and human perspective of individuals with powers. The noir atmosphere is evident in the narrative, with elements of suspense and investigation permeating the episodes.

Where to watch: Disney +

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Luke Cage (2016-2018)

Created by Cheo Hodari Cocker, Luke Cage accompanies the character of the same name, played by Mike colter. Cage is a man with super strength and indestructible skin who tries to rebuild his life in Harlem, New York, after a sabotaged experiment granted him these abilities. Initially reluctant to become a hero, he is forced to step out of the shadows to defend his community and confront his past.

It was the third series released in the partnership between Marvel e Netflix and, just like demolisher e Jessica Jones, it is set in a much darker universe, addressing social issues such as racism, corruption and cultural identity. The Harlem setting highlights the neighborhood's musical and cultural heritage, with a soundtrack that incorporates elements of hip-hop, jazz and blues.

Where to watch: Disney +

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Iron Fist (2017-2018)

Iron fist, series created by Scott Buck e M. Raven Metzner, accompanies Daniel “Danny” Rand (Finn jones), billionaire heir to Rand Industries, who returns to New York after being presumed dead for 15 years due to a plane crash in the Himalayas that killed his parents, Wendell e Heather Rand.

During this time, Danny was rescued and trained in the mystical city of K'un-Lun, where he learned to channel his chi and became the Iron fist, a warrior with mystical abilities and a master of martial arts. Back in New York, he seeks to reclaim his place in the company and fight the criminal organization known as Tentacle, counting on the help of allies such as Colleen Wing (JJessica Henwick) to Jeri Hogarth (Carrie Anne Moss).

It was considered the first major disappointment among the series of Marvel na Netflix, with very low critical approval due to the weak narrative and character development, in addition to, even being a series about one of the publisher's main martial artists, having uninspired fight scenes.

Where to watch: Disney +

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The Defenders (2017)

Marking the reunion of the four characters introduced in their solo series, The Defenders, created by Douglas Petrie e Marco Ramirez, shows the heroes demolisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage e Iron fist fighting together against a common threat to the city.

The series begins with each hero dealing with their own problems, but they soon discover that they are all connected by a common threat: The hand, a criminal organization that seeks to control New York through mystical and violent methods. As the plot progresses, the heroes are forced to unite to face them, despite their personal and philosophical differences.

Where to watch: Disney +

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The Avenger

The Avenger, created by Steve Lightfoot, tells the story of Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal), a former Marine who, after the tragic loss of his family, assumes the identity of “The Avenger” to fight crime in New York. The narrative explores conspiracies and corruption within institutions of power, creating an atmosphere of suspense and tension.

Where to watch: Disney +

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Timeline of Marvel superhero series on Netflix

Because it forms a kind of shared universe between the characters, some events end up overlapping or being referenced between each series. Check out the chronological order to watch each of the seasons:

Daredevil – Season 1 (2015)

The first season of demolisher introduces matt murdock, a blind lawyer who, at night, fights crime on the streets of Hell's kitchen, New York. The plot follows his struggle against Wilson Fisk, a powerful businessman with nefarious intentions of controlling the city.

As Murdock faces physical and moral challenges, the series explores themes of justice, morality, and the duality between good and evil. The intense action scenes and depth of the characters contributed to critical and commercial acclaim.

Approval: 99% (Rotten Tomatoes)

Jessica Jones – Season 1 (2015)

Jessica Jones features a private investigator, played by Krysten Ritter, with superhuman strength and a traumatic past. In this first season, Jessica faces kilgrave, a villain with the ability to control minds, who returns to haunt her. The series addresses themes of psychological abuse, trauma, and the search for identity, as Jessica struggles to protect herself and others from kilgrave.

Approval: 94% (Rotten Tomatoes)

Daredevil – Season 2 (2016)

in the second season of demolisher, matt murdock faces new challenges with the arrival of Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal), known as the Punisher, a vigilante with extreme methods, and the return of Elektra Natchios (Elodie Yung), an old flame with dangerous connections. The season explores the morality of vigilante justice and delves into the mythology of the criminal organization known as “The hand".

Approval: 81% (Rotten Tomatoes)

Luke Cage – Season 1 (2016)

The first season of Luke Cage follows the story of a man with superhuman strength and impenetrable skin who seeks to live a quiet life in Harlem. However, he is pulled into conflict when criminal figures such as Cornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes (Mahershala Ali) to Mariah Dillard (alfre woodard), threaten their community. The series addresses issues of identity, power, and social responsibility, notable for its hip-hop-influenced soundtrack and rich cultural representation of Harlem.

Approval: 90% (Rotten Tomatoes)

Iron Fist – Season 1 (2017)

The first season of Iron fist presents danny rand (Finn jones), a billionaire presumed dead who returns to New York after years of martial arts training in the mystical city of K'un-Lun. Wielding the power of Iron fist, Danny faces challenges as he tries to reclaim his company and combat hidden threats that corrupt the city. The season explores themes of identity, legacy, and the internal struggle between duty and personal desire.

Approval: 20% (Rotten Tomatoes)

The Defenders (2017)

The Defenders was an ambitious attempt to unite the heroes of individual series into a cohesive narrative. The miniseries served as a convergence point for the plots of demolisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage e Iron fist, setting the stage for future developments in the universe Marvel na Netflix.

The criminal organization The hand, introduced in the second season of Daredevil, returns here as a common villain for the four heroes.

Approval: 78% (Rotten Tomatoes)

The Punisher – Season 1 (2017)

After avenging the death of his family, Frank Castle, known as the Punisher, uncovers a conspiracy that goes beyond New York's criminal underworld. The first season follows his journey of revenge and justice, as he faces new enemies and deals with personal trauma.

Frank is helped by Microphone (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), a former NSA agent who provides crucial information for their missions, and faces Billy Russo (Ben barnes), a former friend who becomes his enemy. The series delves deep into Castle's psyche, exploring themes of violence, morality, and redemption.

Approval: 68% (Rotten Tomatoes)

Jessica Jones – Season 2 (2018)

In the second season, Jessica Jones investigates the origins of her powers and faces revelations about her past that challenge her perception of herself. As she deals with personal issues, she faces new enemies and tests her limits as a heroine and also as a person.

Approval: 82% (Rotten Tomatoes)

Luke Cage – Season 2 (2018)

Luke Cage must fight a new opponent in Harlem: John “Bushmaster” McIver (Mustafa shakir), who possesses superhuman abilities and defies control of Mariah Dillard (alfre woodard). As Luke grapples with his growing fame as Harlem's protector, he faces moral dilemmas and challenges that test his standing as a community hero.

Approval: 85% (Rotten Tomatoes)

Iron Fist – Season 2 (2018)

danny rand continues his fight to protect New York, facing his former friend and now enemy, Davos (Sacha Dhawan), which seeks to obtain the power of Iron fist for himself. The season focuses on the conflict between the two and Danny's struggle to balance his responsibilities as a defender and his personal life.

Approval: 55% (Rotten Tomatoes)

Daredevil – Season 3 (2018)

After the events of The Defenders, matt murdock returns to face Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio), who manipulates the system to regain his power. The season introduces Benjamin Poindexter (Wilson Bethel), which assumes the identity of Mercenary, becoming a formidable opponent for the demolisher.

Approval: 97% (Rotten Tomatoes)

The Punisher – Season 2 (2019)

The second season focuses on Frank's attempt to leave his life as the Punisher behind, but soon finds himself drawn back into the world of violence when a new threat emerges. The plot explores themes of redemption, trauma, and the cost of revenge as Frank faces new enemies and deals with the consequences of his actions.

Approval: 61% (Rotten Tomatoes)

Jessica Jones – Season 3 (2019)

The third and final season of Jessica Jones introduces a new villain, Gregory Sallinger, serial killer who challenges Jessica and Trish (Rachael Taylor)in unexpected ways. The plot explores the consequences of both characters' choices, culminating in an emotionally and morally complex confrontation.

Approval: 73% (Rotten Tomatoes)

Why did the Marvel series on Netflix end?

After structuring an entire universe Marvel on your platform, why Netflix abruptly shut down all programs? The answer is not simple, but involves a combination of factors, such as: corporate strategies, audience and changes in the streaming market. The latter is perhaps the most relevant factor here, considering the implementation of Disney +, service of Disney which aimed to concentrate all (or almost all) of the content under its umbrella, which includes Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and others.

For Netflix, according to the journalist Mark Hughes, Forbes, this change meant a conflict of interests. After all, the series of Marvel on the platform were produced with money from Netflix, but the copyright still belonged to Disney. That is, the Netflix invested heavily in productions that he could not control in the long term.

With Disney + on the horizon, the Netflix preferred to focus on his own projects, such as Stranger Things e The Witcher, of which it has full autonomy. For the Disney, it also made more sense to migrate the heroes to their own service, where they could connect to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Other Daredevil appearances in the MCU

Despite only getting his solo series now, the demolisher de Charlie cox has appeared in other productions before. See which ones:

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

In the movie Spider-Man: No Return Home, Cox made a brief appearance as matt murdock, acting as a lawyer for Peter Parker (Tom Holland), Or Spider-Man, and offering legal guidance to the young hero after his identity was revealed and he was accused of murder. This appearance served to introduce the character to the MCU.

She-Hulk: Defender of Heroes (2022)

Cox later reprises his role in She-Hulk: Defender of Heroes. In the series, Matt Murdock becomes romantically involved with Jennifer walters (tatiana maslany), also known as Hulk Woman. Both Cox and Maslany have already shown interest in reprising the “romance” between the characters in a future opportunity in the MCU.

Eco (2024)

In 2024, Charlie cox appeared as demolisher on the Serie Eco, centered on maya lopez (alaqua cox). In the plot, his character is presented as one of Maya's antagonists.

When are the episodes of Daredevil: Reborn released?

The episodes of the new series, Daredevil: Reborn, will be released every Tuesday, weekly — with the first two now available on Disney+. Apart from the premiere episodes, the only exceptions will be episodes 5 and 6, which will be published together on March 25th.

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Sources: Forbes, ScreenRant, Collider.

Text review done by Jaime Ninece in 07 / 03 / 2025.