When it comes to superheroe TV shows, Netflix’sDaredevilis considered one of the best. It’s a show full of action, suspense, drama, and a significant touch of darkness. This series tells the story of Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer who became a vigilante on the streets of Hell’s Kitchen. Painting a vivid portrait of crime-fighting in the most raw and real way that captivated so many fans.
Unfortunately, the show ended abruptly after three exciting seasons, leaving the audience yearning for more of Murdock’s story. But then,Spider-Man: No Way Homehappened, and Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock had his comeback moment in theMCUafter a lot of rumors and speculation.
Fans also got to see theDevil of Hell’s Kitchen onShe-Hulk,he’ll also be back onEcho, one of Disney+’s new MCU shows. And he even got a renewal to continue his saga,Daredevil: Born Again. So, to make the wait more bearable, we’ve put together a list of 10 episodes you need to watch to be prepared for this new, anticipated show. Let’s relive the action-packed moments that made Daredevil a legend.
10Daredevil (Season 1 – Episode 13)
In the gripping season finale of the first season, we see Matt Murdock and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) mourn the death of Ben Urich (Vondie Curtis-Hall). A situation that only fuels their determination to bring down Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio). Meanwhile, Fisk suspects his associates and believes they have betrayed him. As he confronts Leland Owlsley (Bob Gunton), secrets are unveiled, and people end up dead.
At the same time, we’ve got to see Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson), Murdock’s associate, and friend, who’s decided to fight Fisk through legal means with newfound crucial evidence. This information is revealed to the FBI, resulting in Fisk’s arrest. The episode climaxes in an epic battle that showcasesDaredevil in his iconic red suit, and he fights against Fisk himself after he escaped and turns him down to the police once again. Putting an end to his reign of terror. But knowing that crime remains in Hell’s Kitchen, Daredevil will continue to safeguard its streets.
9New York’s Finest (Season 2 – Episode 3)
In “New York Finest,” the episode begins with a tense rooftop encounter between Daredevil and The Punisher (Jon Bernthal). The latter captured the first one and chained him into a chimney, a scene that comics fans might recognize. During this interaction, they engage in a deep conversation about justice and moral motivations. Daredevil questions Punisher’s violent methods, which he considers leave no place for redemption. While Castle still believes that his way, is the right way of crime-fighting.
Meanwhile, Foggy and Karen are struggling as they’re trying to save their firm, Nelson & Murdock, confronting the corruption at the District Attorney’s office. Later, Karen finds key information that helps them understand The Punisher’s past, setting the stage for coming revelations. “New York Finest” is full of all the details that people love about this show: moral dilemmas and intense battles.
8Penny and Dime (Season 2 – Episode 4)
Season two ofDaredevilis not among fans' favorites. But still, its fourth episode, “Penny and Dime”, stands out as one of the best episodes of this show. This chapter unfolds with intense events as we delve into the backstory of Frank Castle, and we find out the reasons that turned him into the anti-hero, The Punisher.
During the episode, Castle is being pursued by the vengeful Kitchen Irish Gang, and the situation escalates until a deadly shootout at Central Park’s carousel. A place that’s full of tragic memories from Castle’s past; an event that’s a key moment in his spin-off show,The Punisher.
He’s taken hostage by this group, but manages to escape with the assistance of Daredevil, who later takes him to a nearby graveyard. In which he found out about what happened to Castle’s family before turning him into the police. Without doubt, “Penny and Dime” is a pivotal episode that deepens the drives behind Frank Castle’s quest for justice and is an example of whyDaredevilis one of the best live action superhero shows.
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7A Cold Day in Hell’s Kitchen (Season 2 – Episode 13)
Season two’s finale is one of those episodes in which Daredevil must face a grave threat. The people that he has previously saved (including Karen), have been kidnapped by The Hand, a powerful criminal organization that is trying to get control over Hell’s Kitchen. All this plot is to draw Daredevil into a dangerous trap.
However, Daredevil teams up with Elektra (Elodie Yung), and they bravely fight The Hand to rescue all the captured people. In the middle of an intense battle, Elektra sacrifices herself to save Daredevil. This fuels Daredevil for a fierce battle against Nobu Yoshioka (Peter Shinkoda), the leader of the organization. Both The Punisher and Stick (Matt’s mentor), help land the decisive blow to finish Nobu. This action-packed episode portrays loss, sacrifice, and Daredevil’s commitment to protecting Hell’s Kitchen at its peak.
6Blindsided (Season 3 – Episode 4)
This episode unfolds as Matt Murdock, pretending to be his associate, Foggy Nelson, infiltrates Ryker’s Island to gather information that can tie Fisk to the Albanian Syndicate. But he’s drugged and attacked under Fisk’s orders. As he tries to escape, the viewers can see a breathtaking 11-minute long, one-shot, in-hallway fight. An iconic type of sequence that we’ve seen in previous seasons that is now well-acclaimed by the audience.
At the same time, Karen is still relentlessly investigating Fisk’s machinations, and she uncovers a potential link. Foggy is frustrated at the inability of the law to contain Fisk, as he was released from prison and moved to the Presidential Hotel by the FBI. Karen also finds out that Murdock is still alive, since he was presumed dead afterthe events ofThe Defendersseries. They are all joining forces to take down Fisk once again. Undoubtedly, “Blindsided” delivers moral conflicts, intense action, and a cliffhanger that leaves viewers eager for more.
5The Devil You Know (Season 3 – Episode 6)
Since the first glimpses ofDaredevil’s third season, the moment the audience was waiting for finally came in “The Devil You Know”. In this episode, Matt, Foggy and Karen pull all the strings to try and find a key witness that will help them expose Fisk’s crimes. However, in exchange for hearing his testimony, Daredevil will turn himself down to the FBI. Meanwhile, the tension escalates as Wilson Fisk manipulates the troubled Agent Benjamin Pointdexter (Wilson Bethel), pushing him into the deep darkness.
The climax comes once the legal team is at the New York Bulletin with the witness, Jasper Evans, and Pointdexter shows up in a Daredevil suit. He kills several people, including Evans, until Matt steps up, and they clash in a brutal battle. But the damage was already done as the FBI arrived at the scene. Seeing all of Dex’s rampage, they mistakenly attribute it to Daredevil.
4Revelations (Season 3 – Episode 9)
In “Revelations”, Matt Murdock unravels the truth about his mother, Sister Maggie Grace (Joanne Whalley), and he confronts Father Lantom (Peter McRobbie) about this secret. Simultaneously, Agent Ray Nadeem (Jay Ali) exposes Fisk’s criminal web and his manipulation of the FBI. This results in nothing as his fellow agent, Tammy Hattley, betrays him, and he ends up being Fisk’s pawn as well.
Meanwhile, Karen Page is in danger after she confessed to Fisk that she was the one who killed James Wesley (Toby Leonard Moore). And she also unintentionally revealed Matt’s identity as Daredevil. So, she seeks refuge in Murdock’s hideout at Clinton Church with Grace’s help. By the end, we can see that Daredevil goes to the Presidential Hotel and finds a secret room in Fisk’s suite. Here, he finds out about the deadly hunt for Karen; a final scene that sets the stage for a dramatic showdown.
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3Reunion (Season 3 – Episode 11)
“Reunion” is one of those episodes that’s worthy of a rewatch. It picks up where the last one left off, with Father Lantom being murdered by Daredevil’s impostor, Pointdexter. As the NYPD and the FBI arrive, Karen Page and Daredevil are labeled as suspects, intensifying the hunt that was already on them by order of Wilson Fisk. Who by now is being cleared of federal charges, and in an attempt to manipulate the public opinion, he declares Daredevil as a public enemy.
Meanwhile, Karen and Matt hide in the crypt of the church, and they share their secrets. Page confesses to killing Wesley, and Murdock contemplates killing Fisk. A situation that has troubled Matt throughout this season as it goes against his values. By the end, we can see that Nadeem is conflicted with Fisk’s orders, and, after many events that also threaten his own family, he teams up with Matt, who has revealed his identity to him.
2One Last Shot (Season 3 – Episode 12)
During “One Last Shot”, Fisk finally reunites with Vanessa, but their moment is interrupted as he’s informed of Nadeem’s survival. Determined to eliminate the potential threat, Fisk sends his men to hunt Nadeem down. At the same time, Matt and Foggy team up to try to use the agent’s testimony to expose Fisk. So, they help him and his family hide from Fisk, preparing Nadeem to testify.
They head to court, and even after some altercations with armed mercenaries, Nadeem gives his testimony in front of a grand jury. However, the jurors were manipulated by Fisk, and all their efforts seem futile as the testimony is dismissed and Nadeem is being discredited as he’s accused of murder.
Desperate to expose the truth, Nadeem takes matters into his own hands and escapes custody, returning to his family house. In there, he records a last message for his family and to help the cause later. Then, he meets his demise at the hands of Pointdexter under Fisk’s and Vanessa’s orders. After all this situation, Matt’s still conflicted on what’s the best way to stop Fisk.
1A New Napkin (Season 3 – Episode 13)
After a season finale like this, it’s not a surprise that people were upset when Netflix canceled this show. “A New Napkin” is full of tension as Matt is determined to take down Wilson Fisk, also now known as Kingpin. To succeed, he infiltrates the heavily guarded Presidential Hotel, where Fisk’s wedding is taking place.
A fragile-minded Pointdexter finds out about Kingpin’s heinous actions and goes on a vengeful rampage against Fisk. This allows Daredevil to follow him unnoticed until Dex disrupts the wedding reception, attacking Fisk and trying to kill Vanessa. Even though this one was saved by Matt, Dex is out of combat as he was severely injured by Kingpin.
After that, the episode comes to its climax in a dramatic face-off between Daredevil and Kingpin. Let’s not forget that Matt came all the way here to finally end Fisk. Ultimately, he didn’t cross that line, and they made a deal after Daredevil threatened to expose Vanessa’s role in Nadeem’s murder. Fisk ends up behind bars once again, and Matt’s friends and secret identity are secure. However, we get to see an interesting scene at the end that leaves anyone expecting Pointdexter to be the nextbig villain of Daredevil.
