Daredevil: Born Again
NZ release: 04 March 2025
Graphic violence, Offensive language, Content that may disturb, Drug references Rated on: 04 March 2025
What’s it about?
Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer and crime-fighting vigilante known as “Daredevil,” finds himself on a collision course with Wilson Fisk when their past identities begin to emerge.
The facts
- Directed by Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson (episode 1), and Michael Cuesta (episode 2)
- Stars Charlie Cox (Stardust), Vincent D’Onofrio (Full Metal Jacket), Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead), Deborah Ann Woll (Escape Room)
- English language
- Runtime: There will be 9 episodes, the first two dropping on March 4, and then weekly. Each episode is around 1 hour long.
- Based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Daredevil
- This series is a continuation of Daredevil (2015-2018)
Why did it get this rating?
This series was self-rated by Disney+. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.
Graphic violence and content that may disturb
The series contains few but extended sequences of superhero action violence that are at times graphic and bloody. Guns, bombs, and other weapons are used, and bones are broken during heavy hand-to-hand combat.
Some of the strongest moments of violence in episodes 1 & 2 include:
- A character walks through a building throwing many knives at civilians. It is implied that some are killed due to their screaming and then silence. The music and sound effects make these scenes more intense.
- During a fight scene, a character’s elbow cracks and blood seeps through his clothes. A character’s head is smashed against the table and blood sprays.
- A character is shot in the chest, with the camera lingering on his bloodied body.
- A character is hit by a subway train.
Offensive language
The series contains frequent use of offensive language such as “f**k”, "sh*t” and “a**hole.”
When content stays with you:
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