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Charlie Cox Criticizes Fan-Favorite Episode of 'Daredevil: Born Again'

The actor called Episode 5, the only installment unchanged after the show's creative overhaul, his least favorite despite its strong audience reception.

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Overview

  • Daredevil: Born Again underwent a major creative overhaul in 2023, reducing its episode count from 18 to nine and bringing in a new showrunner and directors.
  • Episode 5, titled 'With Interest,' was the only episode retained in its original form and features a bank heist storyline involving Matt Murdock and Yusuf Khan.
  • Charlie Cox, who plays Daredevil, criticized the episode for feeling outdated and tonally inconsistent, calling it his least favorite of the season.
  • Despite Cox's objections, the episode has been well-received by fans and critics, with high internal ratings at Disney and strong audience scores on platforms like IMDb.
  • Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again is currently in production, with Cox expressing optimism about its writing and ensemble storytelling approach.