Daredevil: Born Again is receiving an overwhelmingly positive response after many members of the press saw the first two episodes. The fans loved everything from the opener of the series to the performances of the cast. One standout performance in the series appears to be Michael Gandolfini, the son of the late James Gandolfini.
According to some of the reviews, Michael Gandolfini is every bit the performer that his father once was. He plays the role of Daniel Blade in the series, a staff member of Mayor Wilson Fisk. However, many suspect that their relationship goes beyond the employer-employee one, with some suggesting that Blade might be Fisk’s protégé in the series.
Michael Gandolfini gets praised for his Daredevil: Born Again performance
The Sopranos actor James Gandolfini left behind a legacy when he passed away in 2013. His son, Michael Gandolfini, is here to continue that legacy, proving himself to be an exceptional performer in his latest show, Daredevil: Born Again. Charlie Cox‘s reboot series has gained glowing first reactions from the viewers.
Amidst the love for the series, some reviewers have shared how much they loved seeing Gandolfini in the role of Daniel Blade. The review from @bigscreenleaks on X mentioned that the series’ first two episodes gave the viewers “an adrenaline rush” unlike anything they have felt from MCU recently.
The reviewer shared that both Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio slip into their main characters effortlessly. Interestingly, they shared that Gandolfini was a “scene-stealer” in these two episodes. For the reviewer, Daredevil: Born Again was a major win for Marvel Studios. From the teaser and trailer of the series, it was clear that Gandolfini was set to have a crucial role in Hell’s Kitchen politics.
#DaredevilBornAgain’s first two episodes are an adrenaline rush unlike anything I’ve felt from the MCU in a long time. Being back in this world feels so good and you can feel the love everyone involved has for the Netflix series. Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio slip into their… pic.twitter.com/aWhRJbFtup
— BSL (@bigscreenleaks) February 25, 2025
Another review from @adambarnhardt shared that while Cox and D’Onofrio put out career-best acting moments, Gandolfini did the best with the little time he had on screen.
Charlie and Vincent act their asses off throughout, putting out career-best moments.
Michael Gandolfini shines with the little time he has.
— Adam Barnhardt (@adambarnhardt) February 25, 2025
Michael Gandolfini earlier shared that he was in tears when the call came from Marvel about his role (via Collider). He shared that filming the series was “exciting and daunting” at the same time. He shared that he was “very grateful and lucky” for the role.
Daredevil: Born Again reviews prove that it won’t let the Netflix version down
Daredevil: Born Again‘s first two episodes are just a delight to watch, according to some of the reviewers. Sean O’Connell of CinemaBlend shared on X that the series opener proved to be as brutal as its Netflix version. He shared that the two episodes laid out “a layered story about cops, vigilantes, and guilt.”
Eammon Jacobs of Business Insider shared that the series hurled “a symphony of violence at the audience”, calling it “a bloody delight”. @POCculture on X called the series a perfect blend of the grit of the original and the flair of the MCU.
Erik Davis of Fandango shared that it was one of the strongest starts for a Marvel Television show. He shared that the series almost reminded him of The Penguin for some of its story aspects. ScreenRant’s Liam Crowley also opined that it was “the best pilot of any MCU series” so far.
Holy Hell’s Kitchen! #DaredevilBornAgain opens with a lengthy, devastating sequence that screams, “This is just as brutal as Netflix.” From there, the 2 episodes lay out a layered story about cops, vigilantes, and guilt. Read DEVIL’S REIGN as a refresh. Off to a GREAT start! pic.twitter.com/TiLgUm0Jqn
— Sean O’Connell (@Sean_OConnell) February 25, 2025
Pleased to say Daredevil: Born Again is brutally gripping and hurls a symphony of violence at the audience while perfectly capturing @Daredevil‘s essence as if he never left our screens. It’s not perfect (with some awkward CGI) but it’s a bloody delight. #DaredevilBornAgain pic.twitter.com/zSpTPeeqDy
— Eammon Jacobs (@EammonJacobs) February 25, 2025
I’ve seen 2 episodes of #DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN!
It’s a perfect blend of old & new. It combines the grit of the original with the flair of the #MCU.
Incredible bone-crunching action mixed w/ the focus on character development that makes Daredevil special. #DaredevilBornAgain pic.twitter.com/ehwLS7zDrk
— POC Culture (@POCculture) February 25, 2025
Marvel’s #DaredevilBornAgain comes out of the gate HOT! Among the strongest starts for a Marvel Studios TV show to date imo – the first two episodes are terrific, setting up a story that is part court procedural and part all-out brawling. There’s a fight in EP 1 that is all done… pic.twitter.com/IauSrCJc2v
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) February 25, 2025
#DaredevilBornAgain has the best pilot of any MCU series thus far, and it’s not close. Edge of seat energy w/ audible gasps throughout. Charlie & Vincent haven’t lost a step, Benson & Moorhead bring the sauce. Above all else, it’s EPISODIC. We *might* be back. @screenrant pic.twitter.com/ArVsHm0cJg
— Liam (@LiamTCrowley) February 25, 2025
Besides Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Michael Gandolfini, the series also has a star cast including returning actors like Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Ayelet Zurer, Wilson Bethel, and Jon Bernthal. The new cast members include Colin Woodell, Sandrine Holt, Nikki M. James, Margarita Levieva, and Jeremy Earl.
Daredevil: Born Again is set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4, 2025.
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