Get ready for a thrilling return to Hell’s Kitchen—Daredevil: Born Again is back, and this time, the stakes are higher than ever. But here's where it gets controversial: with a new writing team and a major shift in the show’s structure, will Season 2 live up to the hype, or will it stumble under the weight of its own ambition? Let’s dive into the details that have fans buzzing.
An official listing from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has pulled back the curtain on the entire writing team for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, and there’s a standout addition to the Disney+ series. The show returns next month, and with showrunner Dario Scardapane no longer tasked with salvaging a struggling series, hopes are high that this season will match the brilliance of Season 1’s standout episodes—those gripping openings and closings penned by Scardapane and Heather Bellson.
Thanks to the WGA’s detailed listing (available at https://directories.wga.org/project/1259376/daredevil-born-again/), we now know the creative minds behind each of the 8 episodes. Originally slated for 18 episodes, the show evolved into two 9-episode seasons before expanding to three, with production on the next set kicking off soon. Here’s the episode-by-episode breakdown:
- Episode 1 & 2: Written by Dario Scardapane
- Episode 3 & 7: Written by Heather Bellson
- Episode 4: Written by Chantelle M. Wells
- Episode 5: Written by Jesse Wigutow
- Episode 6: Written by Devon Kliger & Jesse Wigutow
- Episode 8: Written by Dario Scardapane & Jesse Wigutow
And this is the part most people miss: Jesse Wigutow and Devon Kliger, like Scardapane and Bellson, were part of the creative overhaul that saved Season 1 after the departure of original head writers Chris Ord and Matt Corman. But the real newcomer here is Chantelle M. Wells, known for her work on Echo—another series that underwent significant changes, though not as successfully as Daredevil: Born Again. Her addition raises questions: Will her style mesh with the show’s established tone, or will it bring a fresh perspective that fans didn’t know they needed?
To fuel the excitement, a new high-resolution image has surfaced, featuring the Man Without Fear in his iconic black costume, complete with the bold “DD” logo. In Season 2, survival, resistance, and redemption collide as Mayor Wilson Fisk tightens his grip on New York City, hunting down the vigilante Daredevil. But beneath the mask, Matt Murdock fights back from the shadows, determined to dismantle Fisk’s corrupt empire and reclaim his home. Resist. Rebel. Rebuild.
Created by Dario Scardapane, Chris Ord, and Matt Corman, the season stars Charlie Cox as Daredevil (aka Matt Murdock) and Vincent D’Onofrio as the menacing Wilson Fisk. Returning favorites include Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, Wilson Bethel as Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye, and Margarita Levieva as Heather Glenn. This season also marks the highly anticipated return of Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, alongside newcomer Matthew Lillard as the enigmatic Mr. Charles.
Daredevil: Born Again returns to Disney+ on March 24, and the question on everyone’s mind is: Can it surpass Season 1’s highs, or will it fall victim to its own ambition? What do you think? Is the show on the right track, or are there too many cooks in the kitchen? Let us know in the comments—this is one debate you won’t want to miss!
