The path from script to screen for Daredevil: Born Again involved numerous revisions, yet only one episode remained unchanged - surprisingly, Episode 5, which star Charlie Cox considers his "least favorite" of the season.
"Here's something interesting - we didn't alter a single scene in the bank episode," Cox revealed during a recent interview with The Playlist. "That was part of our original shoot before the strikes. Personally, I wasn't completely sold on it."
The actor explained how he "argued against it as much as I responsibly could." The episode centers on Matt Murdock (Daredevil) getting entangled in a bank heist while securing financing for Nelson & Murdock law firm with partners Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson) and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll).
"The concept felt outdated, like something from a 70's crime drama," Cox remarked. "With modern banking security, the robbery plot seemed implausible to me. The thieves' methods didn't feel sophisticated enough for today's world."
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Despite his reservations, Cox acknowledged the episode's surprising popularity: "I strongly disagreed with many creative choices, yet countless fans tell me they love it. It proves how subjective storytelling can be. Apparently, it's one of Disney's highest-rated shows internally."
Critics agreed with audiences - in our Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 5 and 6 Review, we praised: "The execution is flawless. Few Marvel shows deliver such consistent enjoyment and engagement throughout an episode. This installment importantly showcases Matt Murdock's unique heroism, even without his costume."
