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Daredevil: Born Again season 2 may have come to an end, but that doesn't mean it's all over for the Man Without Fear. The explosive finale saw things to come to a head for Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, and it seems like things may have changed for good in Hell's Kitchen.
In short, a lot went down in the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending, which means that you might have some unanswered questions. We get into it all right here, from a breakdown of the plot to details on post-credits scenes and season 3.
Look no further for your complete guide to the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending explained, but be warned: there are major spoilers ahead!
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 ending explained
As Daredevil: Born Again season 2 wraps up, the finale ups the stakes as Matt outs himself as Daredevil – during a trial that's being broadcast to the public, no less. This is so he can give a witness statement about what really went down on the Northern Star and back up that Fisk sank the ship.
While it's a big risk for Matt, it pays off: the judge rules that the court doesn't have a mandate to decide justice, and the case is dismissed for prejudice, which means Karen is free to go. That's because the court was created to further the Safer Streets Act, but Fisk's guilt is proof that it was all part of his criminal agenda rather than a tool of justice. Marge tells Fisk that the attorney general is filing charges against him for racketeering, smuggling, and attempted murder, and the free port is now under government control.
Meanwhile, chaos descends on the streets outside the courthouse as Bullseye takes control of the sniper's rifle and shoots Buck Cashman. Fisk barricades himself in the courthouse, trapping Matt, Karen, Jessica Jones, and Kirsten McDuffie in there, too.
He addresses the city and calls people to fight back, while BB publicly reveals that she's been making the Mayor Kingpin videos and encourages her viewers to take back the city.
The AVTF arrives at the courthouse, and Matt and Jessica go to fight. Meanwhile, outside, Cherry and Brett Mahoney are leading a crowd of protestors, and rogue AVTF agent Alan fights back against Powell when he orders him to shoot Cherry.
Sheila tells Fisk that the attorney general's final offer is to resign and leave New York, and he won't prosecute, but Fisk refuses. He goes out to fight protestors and Jessica and Angela join Matt in fighting the AVTF in the courthouse hallways. Protestors in Daredevil masks and dressed in red storm the building and charge Fisk, who fights back but is ultimately overpowered. Matt tells Fisk that it's over for both of them and they need to give the city grace by leaving it alone, because they both love it. Fisk finally accepts and admits defeat.
We then cut to Karen and Matt enjoying dinner at an Indian restaurant. Life appears normal, but they're both finding it hard to adjust to. It's not as normal as it seems, though, as cops pull up outside and Matt is arrested for Daredevil's crimes, which include assault and attempted murder. He tells Karen he loves her before the NYPD takes him away.
Meanwhile, Jessica is back in the Alias Investigations office with her daughter Danielle when Luke Cage pays her a visit. "Work was different over there," he tells her, alluding to the mysterious job he's been doing for Mr. Charles, but says he's done and they've found someone else to take over – cut to Bullseye on a plane with Mr. Charles. Elsewhere, BB joins the NY Bulletin, where they give her a shoebox of all her uncle's clippings, and Heather puts on Muse's mask and smiles at herself in the mirror.
Matt is taken to jail, where his cellmates include members of the AVTF, and Fisk is on a beach, staring out at the sea. The season ends with Matt locked in a cell – but we can assume he won't be behind bars for long.
Why is Matt in jail, and will he be freed by Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
Matt is in jail because he's been arrested for Daredevil's crimes after outing himself as the Man Without Fear in order to free Karen and take down Fisk. As the vigilante of Hell's Kitchen, Matt has done his fair share of extra-judicial damage, and he's being charged for assault and attempted murder. However, he might not be behind bars for long. It's possible that Peter Parker might break him out of prison in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, as Matt's new digs look pretty similar to a shot of Spidey fighting ninja group, the Hand, in the movie's trailer.
What happens to Fisk?
Fisk is no longer mayor and he's left New York in a deal with the attorney general (and Daredevil) to avoid facing charges for his many, many crimes. He's somewhere tropical on the beach but, without Vanessa and the city he loves, Fisk seems lost and alone – and we're sure it won't be long until he's back in New York (although it seems we can expect some new villains to take center stage in season 3…).
Who dies?
Surprisingly, no one dies in the Daredevil: Born Again season 2 finale, so there hasn't been a casualty since Daniel Blake died to save BB Urich in the season's penultimate episode. Daredevil, Kingpin, Karen, Bullseye, and the rest of the show's key players are all alive and heading into season 3.
Where has Luke Cage been?
Luke Cage has been away from Jessica Jones and their daughter for, it seems, some time. His absence is left quite vague, but we know that he's been working for Mr. Charles overseas. "Work was different over there," he tells Jessica cryptically. Based on Mr. Charles' arms dealings in season 2, we can assume it's not exactly above board. Hopefully, things will become a little clearer in season 3.
Where is Iron Fist, and will the Defenders reunite in season 3?
We don't know exactly what Iron First has been up to since we last saw him in his Netflix show, but he's set to join the MCU and reunite the Defenders in season 3. That's right – Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist will be back together in Daredevil: Born Again season 3, which was first hinted at via a now-deleted Instagram post from spoiler king Mike Colter. If that photo is anything to go by, it seems like the Defenders may have a hand in helping Matt get out of jail – if Peter Parker doesn't get there first, of course.
Where is Bullseye going with Mr. Charles?
It's unclear just where Bullseye might be jetting off to with Mr. Charles, but it seems like he's going to take over from Luke Cage to do Charles' dirty work.
Is Heather becoming Muse?
It certainly looks like Heather is going to become the new incarnation of Muse. Traumatized by her encounter with the vigilante in season 1, she's held onto his mask and is haunted by visions of him. Growing more violent and unsettled as season 2 progressed, the finale sees her finally put the mask on her face. Heather is an original character in the show, so we don't have a comic book story arc to compare her to, but Muse was succeeded by a female counterpart in Marvel Comics…
Is there a Daredevil: Born Again season 2 post-credits scene?
No, unlike season 1 (which teased the Punisher's escape from Fisk's vigilante jail), there's no Daredevil: Born Again season 2 post-credits scene. Instead, Frank Castle is returning to the small screen to pick up where we left off last season in a new TV special, The Punisher: One Last Kill, which premieres on May 12.
Will there be a Daredevil: Born Again season 3?
Daredevil: Born Again season 3 is officially on the way. As of May 2026, filming is currently underway, and the next installment is set to premiere in March 2027. Before then, though, we can return to the MCU's version of NYC in the Punisher's TV special and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
All episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 are streaming now on Disney Plus. For more on Marvel Phase 6, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows still to come in 2026 and beyond.
