Daredevil roars back: episode 4 shatters mcu charts
The wait for a proper cinematic showdown between the behemoths of the Marvel Universe – Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday – continues, but Disney+ is offering a potent distraction: Daredevil: Born Again. Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio’s return to Hell’s Kitchen concluded in late March, and this week, the series roared back into the spotlight with episode four, ‘Hands Off.’
A kingpin ascendant
Last week’s double-episode drop ignited a spark, and this installment elevates the simmering conflict between Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk to a truly unsettling level. Fisk, now Mayor of New York and entangled in a labyrinth of CIA machinations, has effectively solidified his dominion – a virtual fortress against any challenge. But Daredevil, as always, possesses a disconcerting ability to prick at the Kingpin’s carefully constructed façade. He’s a relentless, irritating thorn in Fisk’s side, and a reckoning is undeniably approaching.
The episode leans heavily into the oppressive atmosphere of Fisk’s power, showcasing the chilling efficiency of his administration and the unsettling ease with which he manipulates events. It’s a masterclass in controlled menace – a stark contrast to the chaotic energy of other MCU series. The stakes, frankly, feel higher than anything we’ve witnessed so far.
But the real shocker? Episode four has become the highest-rated MCU installment to date. IMDb users are awarding it a resounding 9.6, surpassing even Loki’s ‘Mystery Event’ (1x05), which has held the coveted top spot since 2021 with a 9.5. Subsequent ratings plummet to a respectable 9.0, with ‘The Event in the Nexus’ (1x04) and ‘You, Whither’ (1x04), both from Agatha, who, if not? – maintaining a solid, if slightly diminished, performance.
Daredevil: Born Again is already exceeding expectations, shedding the constraints that hampered the first season’s development. The narrative flow is noticeably sharper, more focused. Disney+ subscribers can anticipate a return to New York next Wednesday as Matt Murdock continues his relentless pursuit of justice. Disney+ – 6.99€ per month. Grab it at sign-up for 6.99€ – a platform boasting one of the most expansive and consistently updated streaming catalogs in the industry. The battle between Murdock and Fisk is escalating, and the public remains tragically susceptible to manipulation.
Hobby84 rates it ‘Muy bueno.’ And frankly, they’re underselling it. This isn't just a Marvel series; it’s a slow burn, a meticulously crafted exercise in moral ambiguity and urban decay.