Daredevil: Born Again Explores Corruption Fueled by Misuse of the Punisher Symbol

The Disney+ series examines the dangerous influence of vigilante ideology on law enforcement, with Matt Murdock defending a wrongly accused hero in court.

Daredevil: Born Again highlights a faction of NYPD officers who have adopted the Punisher's skull emblem, using it as a symbol to justify corrupt and violent practices.
Matt Murdock takes on the defense of Hector Ayala, also known as White Tiger, who is accused of killing a police officer during a subway altercation.
The courtroom drama draws from Marvel Comics' 'Trial of the Century' storyline, with key differences in how Hector's case unfolds and its outcome.
The series critiques the misappropriation of the Punisher's symbol by law enforcement, emphasizing that Frank Castle himself rejects such associations.
The show underscores the moral complexities of vigilante justice and its impact on societal institutions, setting a darker tone for the MCU's street-level narratives.