Matthew Fox and Riki explore the ethical questions from the stories geeks love—superheroes, sci-fi, anime, fantasy, video games, and so much more.

Daredevil: Born Again • Episodes 1-2 • Superhero Ethics • Episode 340

Daredevil: Born Again • Episodes 1-2

Comic book expert Jessica Plummer joins Matthew to dissect Daredevil: Born Again. They argue the Disney+ series betrays the Netflix original’s compelling characters and themes, resulting in a disappointing and incoherent show.

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