Daredevil: Born Again Explores Vigilantism and Secret Identities With Tragic Consequences
Episode 3 of the Disney+ series features a courtroom drama that delves into the risks of unmasking superheroes, while setting up future storylines for the MCU's street-level heroes.
- The third episode focuses on Matt Murdock defending Hector Ayala, also known as the vigilante White Tiger, in a high-stakes murder trial.
- Matt's legal strategy involves revealing Ayala's secret identity, sparking a broader exploration of the dangers faced by street-level heroes without institutional support.
- Hector Ayala meets a tragic end, leaving the mantle of White Tiger open for potential successors, such as his sister or niece, as hinted in the comics.
- The episode introduces a subplot involving corrupt police officers misusing the Punisher's symbol, potentially setting up Frank Castle's return to reclaim his identity.
- The series is building a foundation for expanded narratives involving other street-level vigilantes, with Wilson Fisk's anti-vigilante campaign central to future conflicts.