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Daredevil: Born Again Ends First Season with Fisk's Martial Law and Resistance Brewing

The season finale sets up Wilson Fisk's authoritarian grip on New York City, Matt Murdock's underground resistance, and a Punisher spin-off bridging to Season 2.

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Matt Murdock on the Daredevil poster.

Overview

  • The Season 1 finale sees Wilson Fisk, now Mayor of New York City, declare martial law and criminalize vigilante activity under his 'Safer Streets' initiative.
  • Matt Murdock begins organizing a resistance at Josie’s Bar to oppose Fisk’s regime, with plans to recruit allies for a broader fight in Season 2.
  • Frank Castle, a.k.a. The Punisher, is captured and imprisoned in Fisk’s headquarters but hints at a daring escape in an upcoming Disney+ special.
  • Marvel Studios confirms Season 2 is in production, with a planned release in March 2026, and teases potential crossovers with Netflix-era Defenders characters.
  • The finale lays the groundwork for adapting major Daredevil comic arcs, including 'Devil’s Reign' and 'Shadowland,' in the upcoming season.