The Daredevil: Born Again Rotten Tomatoes score is now out for the first two episodes, as the series is now streaming on Disney+. However, the score is much lower than the Netflix series, at least from the critics.
You can read my review here. I didn’t think much of the first two episodes. Hopefully, things improve.
What is the Daredevil: Born Again Rotten Tomatoes score?
With 84 reviews currently accounted for, Daredevil: Born Again has a current score of only 82%. The audience score is currently at 94%.
Marvel’s Daredevil Netflix scores
For a comparison, the overall score for the three seasons on Netflix is 92%. The first season is actually 99%. Season 2 is at only 81%, while Season 3 sees a jump back to 97%.
The Rotten Tomatoes audience score for Netflix overall is 89%. Season 1 from fans is 93%. Season 2 is at 89%. Season 3 is at 86%.
What do the critics reviews say about Daredevil: Born Again?
The good:
Critics praise Daredevil: Born Again for staying true to the gritty, street-level storytelling that made the Netflix series a fan favorite. Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio’s performances are widely celebrated, with many calling their dynamic the heart of the show. The darker, crime-thriller tone resonates well, offering a compelling mix of legal drama and brutal action sequences. Several reviews note that it successfully balances nostalgia with fresh storytelling, evolving the characters while keeping the essence of Daredevil intact. Some even hail it as one of Marvel’s best Disney+ series, injecting much-needed maturity and intensity into the MCU.
The bad:
Not all critics are convinced. Some argue that Born Again struggles to reconcile its Netflix roots with the MCU’s current approach, resulting in a show that feels disjointed. A few reviews criticize the pacing, claiming the series takes too long to hit its stride. Others take issue with its structure, calling it an awkward blend of superhero action and legal drama that doesn’t always land. Some negative takes suggest that, while Born Again is a solid continuation, it doesn’t quite reach the highs of the original Daredevil series. A handful of critics also felt the action sequences, while brutal, lacked the cinematic punch of its predecessor.
The negative:
While most critics are positive about Daredevil: Born Again, there are a handful of reviews that are strongly negative. Here are some of the harshest criticisms (Rotten):
- Nicholas Quah (New York Magazine/Vulture) – Rotten score:
“Born Again simply doesn’t work as a continuation of the Marvel television project or an entry point for anyone new.” - Jeremy Mathai (Slashfilm) – Rotten score:
“By the end, the series sets up a season 2 that audiences will be dying to see. Unfortunately, the path to get to that point is pretty rough along the way.” (Score: 5.5/10) - Pramit Chatterjee (Digital Mafia Talkies) – Rotten score:
“The writing of Daredevil: Born Again is weird (…) There are some flickers of good action direction and filmmaking after the 6th episode; everything before that is outright garbage (…) The cast (…) deserves better.” (Score: 2/5) - Rafael Motamayor (But Why Tho? A Geek Community) – Rotten score:
“At best, the show simply reminds you of how good the Netflix version was, at worst, it makes you wonder if Daredevil should have just stayed dead.” (Score: 5.5/10) - Alan Sepinwall (Rolling Stone) – Rotten score:
“As a whole, it’s a Frankenstein monster of a season, with various parts stitched together in ungainly fashion.” - Therese Lacson (Collider) – Rotten score:
“Whether it’s too many cooks in the kitchen due to its production woes or a desperation to recapture lightning in a bottle, in trying to revive Daredevil, all Disney accomplishes is giving us a watered-down Matt Murdock…” (Score: 5/10) - Bradley Russell (Total Film) – Rotten score:
“There have been far worse Marvel projects, but few as disappointing as Daredevil: Born Again.” (Score: 2.5/5) - Mike Hale (New York Times) – Rotten score:
“The lack of narrative shaping takes away any force the themes of vigilantism might have had, reducing them to limp excuses for the sometimes stomach-turning violence.” - Nick Schager (The Daily Beast) – Rotten score:
“Too often draggy and predictable, this Disney+ endeavor appears to have learned little from its prior missteps.”
