Daredevil: Born Againmade reference to Matt Murdock’s mother in its most recent episodes, although details of his parentage may seem confusing to some viewers after Netflix’s series. With teases of acomic-accurate Daredevil costume, the show seems to be taking a number of cues from the comic books in how it sets up its stories. However,details concerning Matt Murdock’s mother seem to have been muddied,causing a bit of confusion among viewers.
There has been much acclaim overBorn Againand its use of villains, leaving many surprised that Daredevil was not announced as part of thecast ofAvengers: Doomsday.It seems that Daredevil’s story is intended to be smaller, with his own cast of supporting characters, rather than integrating into the larger universe stories.Because of this, it is strange that an important part of Matt’s backstory concerning his mother, which was a large focus of the Netflix show, has been glossed over so quickly.
Daredevil: Born Again’s Reference To Matt Murdock’s Mother Downplays How The Reveal Went Down
Matt’s Time In An Orphanage Is Referenced In Episode 5
During the bank robbery scene inBorn Again’s latest episodes, Matt speaks about his childhood briefly to one of the thugs.He details that he grew up in an orphanage in response to threats and urging from the thugs.This identifies an important part of Daredevil’s youth, but ignores a significant component of his story from Netflix that showed he wasn’t quite as much of an orphan as his words suggested. With only casual references to his mother in the show, this felt strange.
In reality,Daredevil’s discovery of his mother actually reframes his entire time at the orphanage.He was initially raised by his father, Jack, but after that was sent to stay at the Saint Agnes Orphanage. In presenting this information to the thugs attacking the bank in the show, Matt reveals himself to be simply a sympathetic character. One of the thugs even jokes about this, referring to him as something out of a Charles Dickens novel.
Daredevil’s Storyline About Matt Murdock’s Mother Makes It A Huge Deal When He Discovers Who She Is
Sister Maggie Is Revealed To Be Daredevil’s Mother In Season 3
The contrast between thisBorn Againreference and theend ofDaredevilseason 3on Netflix is enormous.Sister Maggie Grace was an important part ofDaredevilseason 3, where it was revealed that she had briefly been involved with Jack Murdock, and that they had had a son together. Matt was abandoned by his mother due to postpartum depression, but she came back into his life at the orphanage without him knowing. She helped Father Lantom, and her eventual reveal as his mother was an important moment in the show.
This led to some of the most emotional scenes in the series where, during Father Lantom’s last words, he was urged to forgive.
This reveal, so long after leaving Matt, forced a great deal of distance and emotion between the two. Matt was clearly hurt by her abandoning him, and struggled tremendously to get over this. This led to some of the most emotional scenes in the series where, during Father Lantom’s last words, he was urged to forgive. This cut to the core of Matt, who then took on a new outlook and went to forgive his mother. This reconciliation was an enormous and impactful part of that series' ending.
Why It Makes Sense Daredevil: Born Again’s Reference To The Daredevil Storyline Makes It Sound Different
Daredevil: Born Again Is Part Of The Same Canon, But Is A Different Show
Thecanon debate concerning Marvel’s Netflix showshas ended, but this was a fairly recent development.WhenDaredevil: Born Againfirst went into production, the series was intended to be separate from the Netflix show, and set in a brand-new continuity.This was changed during a massive creative overhaul late in the process, which saw the show becoming more closely tied to the events of the Netflix series. However, certain stories and details were likely not taken into consideration in the show’s development.
The story of Matt’s mother is still canon to the MCU, although it is clear that this will only become a part of the new story if it is relevant to where Disney wishes to take the show. With the introduction of mystical details like theWhite Tiger amulet,there are some notable tonal and stylistic departures in the new show, which does not feel the need to take every part of Netflix’sDaredevilas gospel.The events still occurred, but they can be framed in fresh and original ways instead.
I’m Confused About Why The Punisher Has Ignored 1 Major Daredevil Villain (He Could Have Avoided A Huge MCU Tragedy)
If the Punisher had gone after one major Daredevil villain before the start of Phase 5’s Born Again series, one tragic death could have been avoided.
Daredevil’s reuniting with his mother is one of the most emotional stories in Netflix’sDaredevil, but much of that is glossed over in references inDaredevil: Born Again.The new show is clearly willing to reframe events from the past in order to give them a fresh twist.Regardless, it is worth going back to season 3 of the Netflix series and reviewing Matt’s relationship with his mother, which has helped to make him into the hero who appears inDaredevil: Born Again.
