Tensions Escalate Between Wilson and Vanessa Fisk in 'Daredevil: Born Again'
Episode 4 reveals Wilson Fisk's secret imprisonment of Adam, further straining his marriage to Vanessa as themes of control, morality, and betrayal deepen.
- Wilson Fisk has secretly imprisoned Adam, the man Vanessa had an affair with, subjecting him to mistreatment and reflecting Fisk's violent and possessive tendencies.
- Vanessa remains unaware of the full extent of Fisk's actions, but their marriage faces increasing strain as the truth threatens to unravel their relationship.
- The painting 'Rabbit in a Snowstorm' serves as a recurring symbol of Fisk's darker impulses and his complex relationship with Vanessa, appearing in Adam's cell in Episode 4.
- Fisk's actions highlight his inability to move past betrayal, while Vanessa's growing empowerment contrasts with her earlier portrayals in Marvel Comics.
- Both Fisk and Matt Murdock grapple with their darker instincts and disillusionment with the systems they operate within, setting the stage for escalating conflict.