When Daredevil: Born Again landed on Disney+, fans wondered if the streaming giant could preserve the gritty, bone-crunching action that made the Netflix series a cult favorite. The answer? A resounding yes. Despite a rocky first season plagued by production reshuffles, the show has emerged as one of Marvel's best-written and most visually stunning TV offerings. With Season 2 nearing its finale and Season 3 already in production, the buzz is electric—and nowhere is that more evident than in the show's jaw-dropping fight choreography.
Everyone's talking about Bullseye's diner scene in Season 2, Episode 4, "Gloves Off." Wilson Bethel's return as the psychotic marksman turned a quiet eatery into a bloodbath, proving that Daredevil: Born Again hasn't lost its edge. But while that sequence is undeniably brutal, it's far from the only one that'll leave you wincing. Here are seven other fights that match—or even surpass—its intensity.
Daredevil vs. Wilson Fisk (Season 2, Episode 6, "Requiem")
There's nothing quite like watching a hero and his arch-nemesis go toe-to-toe, and the showdown between Charlie Cox's Daredevil and Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin on Fisk's estate is a masterclass in contrast. Unlike their previous brawls in the Netflix era, this fight showcases Matt's newfound agility—a more comic-accurate, acrobatic style that makes him a blur of red against Fisk's immovable force. The choreography is stunning, with Daredevil leaping and swinging while Fisk lands devastating blows. It's a visual treat that redefines their rivalry.
Matt Murdock vs. Corrupt Cops (Season 1, Episode 2, "Optics")
Early in Season 1, a grieving Matt Murdock—still reeling from Foggy Nelson's death—finds himself ambushed by two crooked cops. He initially takes a beating, refusing to fight back, but when a gun is pressed to his head, the Devil inside him erupts. What follows is a raw, unrelenting beatdown: one cop gets his arm snapped, the other is slammed into a fridge and then dropped neck-first onto the floor. It's a brutal reminder that even without the costume, Matt is a force of nature. You can take the lawyer out of Hell's Kitchen, but you can't take Hell's Kitchen out of the lawyer.
Jessica Jones and Daredevil vs. The Anti-Vigilante Task Force (Season 2, Episode 6, "Requiem")
Season 2 brought back Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones, and her team-up with Matt in a warehouse fight is pure fan service. The two Defenders move like a well-oiled machine, covering each other's backs while Jessica's super strength sends goons flying. The scene also hints at her character evolution—she's now a mother to daughter Danielle—but she hasn't lost her edge. Watching these two iconic characters reunite after nearly a decade (the last time was 2017's The Defenders) is grin-inducing and nail-biting all at once.
Frank Castle and Daredevil vs. The Anti-Vigilante Task Force (Season 1, Episode 9, "Straight to Hell")
If there's one pairing fans can't get enough of, it's Daredevil and The Punisher. In the Season 1 finale, Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle teams up with Matt to take down Anti-Vigilante Task Force agents. The magic lies in their clashing philosophies: Matt tries to pull punches, while Frank sends bullets and smashes faces into countertops. Their internal conflict—Matt's no-kill rule versus Frank's brutal efficiency—makes every second gripping. It's a chaotic, unforgettable dance of violence and morality.
Daredevil vs. Muse (Season 1, Episode 6, "Excessive Force")
Hunter Doohan's Muse was one of Season 1's most chilling additions, and his fight with Daredevil is a haunting showcase of psychological and physical brutality. The serial killer's artistic flair turns the battlefield into a gallery of horror, forcing Matt to confront a foe who fights with both cunning and cruelty. It's a tense, claustrophobic brawl that lingers long after the credits roll.
These fights prove that Daredevil: Born Again isn't just riding on nostalgia—it's carving its own legacy of bone-shattering action. For more on the show's explosive finale, check out our breakdown of Matt Murdock's courtroom comeback. And if you're craving more brutal TV moments, don't miss our take on Monica Stevens' fittingly brutal end in The Rookie.
