When we think of Daredevil, we often picture a blind lawyer-turned-vigilante flipping through Hell’s Kitchen, delivering justice while dealing with a whole lot of Catholic guilt. Since his early comic book days, Matt Murdock’s faith has been an integral part of his story, much like his red suit and billy clubs. Because for him, it isn’t just about fighting crime; it’s also about wrestling with morality, sin, and redemption.
But according to recent leaks, Charlie Cox’s upcoming show, Daredevil: Born Again, might have ditched this core part of his character. And let’s just say, fans and critics aren’t exactly thrilled. Although the report isn’t verified, it seems showrunner Dario Scardapane is, after all, staying true to his comments, considering how he had previously objected to the religious themes of Netflix’s original Daredevil show.
Daredevil: Born Again might have ditched Matt Murdock’s Catholicism
Fans who are familiar with Netflix’s Daredevil or have read the comics will know that Matt Murdock isn’t just a lawyer by day and a vigilante by night. He’s also a man struggling with faith 24/7. Considering how his superhero duties often go against his Catholic faith, the OG show thus featured several scenes involving deep conversations between Matt Murdock and a local priest, Father Paul Lantom.
Now, while Netflix’s Daredevil, remaining true to the comics, had kept religion as a huge part of Matt Murdock’s identity, recent updates suggest that Daredevil: Born Again might have left all that behind. According to early reviews from scooper account @Mar_Tesseract, Charlie Cox’s new show allegedly “lacks the original’s religious themes”. And quite naturally, fans and critics are skeptical about it.
People are already worried that Daredevil: Born Again could feel like just another standard MCU show, stripped of the deep, layered storytelling that made the Netflix series so special. After all, Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock isn’t just about throwing punches—he’s about fighting the demons inside him, too. So now, fans and critics are raging about how weird it would be to have Daredevil without his inner religious struggles.
Dario Scardapane dismissed the importance of religious themes in Daredevil
Following this early review from the scooper account, people were suddenly reminded of how the Daredevil: Born Again showrunner Dario Scardapane had previously dismissed the religious themes from the OG show. During an interview with SFX Magazine (via Games Radar), Scardapane had objected to the religious themes as unnecessary details—further implying how his upcoming show would do things differently.
The earlier show, at its best, was fantastic. At its worst, it was two characters in a room talking about what a hero is. I felt that had been done. I just didn’t want to hear characters grousing about their lot in life. I wanted to see them doing things.
Reflecting on the conversations between Charlie Cox‘s Matt Murdock and Peter McRobbie’s Father Paul Lantom, showrunner Dario Scardapane noted how they seemed like filler content in the show. While the Netflix series could have utilized that time to show action scenes, Scardapane noted how they instead chose to showcase inner conflict and reflection about Daredevil’s heroic deeds.
So now, following the reviews from the scooper account, it seems Dario Scardapane’s previous bold take on the religious themes of the OG show might be coming true. The showrunner may have indeed removed the religious themes from Daredevil: Born Again, to simply focus on delivering intense action and courtroom drama. If that turns out to be true, only time will tell whether this new show will sit well with fans or not.
Daredevil: Born Again will premiere on Disney+ on March 4, 2025.
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