Daredevil: Born Again – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Daredevil: Born Again

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52%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk are back for round two in this gritty, violent Marvel series that's definitely not for the Bluey crowd.

8.1/10

86%

8.0

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Daredevil: Born Again

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TV-MA, 2025

52%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk are back for round two in this gritty, violent Marvel series that's definitely not for the Bluey crowd.

8.1

86%

8.0

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Screenwise Verdict

Daredevil: Born Again is high-quality, mature superhero content that delivers on character depth and moral complexity. The critical scores are solid, the performances are strong, and it's a worthy continuation of the Daredevil story.

But let's be clear: this is not for kids. The violence is significant, the themes are dark, and younger viewers will either be scared or miss the nuance that makes it worthwhile. Common Sense Media's 15+ rating feels right—maybe even generous depending on your teen's maturity.

For older teens and adults who enjoy superhero content with actual stakes and ethical weight, this is a strong recommendation. It's entertaining, thought-provoking, and well-executed. Just don't put it on during family movie night unless everyone in the room is old enough to vote.

Age Fit

This is squarely in the 15+ zone—older high schoolers and adults who can handle intense violence and complex moral ambiguity. The action is brutal, the themes are dark, and this isn't superhero content for younger kids. If your teen loved the darker Marvel films and is ready for TV-MA adjacent content, this could work.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

This is a dark, violent superhero series centered on crime, revenge, and moral ambiguity. While it explores themes of justice and redemption, the tone is gritty and intense, with significant violence and morally complex characters. Not emotionally healthy for younger viewers, though older teens and adults can appreciate the character depth and ethical dilemmas.

Imaginative

Strong creative execution in the superhero genre with interesting exploration of vigilante justice, dual identities, and the collision between lawyer Matt Murdock and crime boss Wilson Fisk. The action choreography and noir-influenced storytelling offer fresh takes on familiar Marvel territory. However, it's more about consuming a narrative than inspiring creative expression.

Safe

This is mature content with significant violence, intense action sequences, dark themes, and likely some gore typical of the Daredevil franchise. Common Sense Media rates it for 15+, which signals content inappropriate for younger viewers. While it's not gratuitous for the sake of it, parents should expect hard-hitting fight scenes, criminal violence, and potentially disturbing imagery. It's predictably unsafe for kids but appropriate for its target teen/adult audience.

Enriching

Explores complex themes of justice vs. vengeance, the legal system's limitations, disability representation (Matt is blind), moral gray areas, and redemption. The character work between Murdock and Fisk offers rich material about power, corruption, and what it means to fight for your city. Entertaining and thought-provoking for mature viewers who can engage with ethical complexity.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Strong critical reception (87% on RT) suggests quality storytelling and production values that justify the hype
Explores genuinely complex moral questions about justice, revenge, and whether the legal system can actually deliver what society needs
Positive disability representation with a blind superhero who's fully realized and capable without being patronizing
The Murdock-Fisk dynamic offers compelling character work about two men who think they're saving the same city through opposite means
For teens ready for mature content, this models grappling with difficult ethical decisions rather than simple good-vs-evil narratives

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What to Watch For

Significant violence and intense fight scenes—this isn't MCU-light, it's the darker corner of Marvel with real consequences
Dark themes including crime, corruption, and moral ambiguity that younger teens may not be ready to process
Best watched by older teens (15+) who can handle mature content and distinguish fiction from reality
Not appropriate for family movie night if you've got kids under 13 in the room

Conversation Starters

"Matt works within the legal system as a lawyer but breaks it as Daredevil. When do you think it's okay to break rules to do what's right?"
"Wilson Fisk thinks he's helping Hell's Kitchen too. How can two people want the same thing but go about it in totally opposite ways?"
"Matt is blind but incredibly capable. How does the show handle his disability—does it feel realistic or like a superpower?"
"If you knew someone was guilty but the courts couldn't prove it, what would you do?"

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