The latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again brought back Krysten Ritter as the beloved private investigator, but her return came with a surprising change. Episode 6, titled “Requiem,” which dropped on April 21, 2026, on Disney+, revealed that Jessica Jones is dealing with unstable superpowers since becoming a mother.
Fans who waited nearly seven years to see Jessica Jones again got more than they expected. The episode shows her living a quiet suburban life with her young daughter Danielle. But when agents from Wilson Fisk’s Anti-Vigilante Task Force storm her home, Jessica fights back. The problem is her strength does not always work like it used to.
Jessica Jones Powers Are Failing After Childbirth
In a rooftop conversation with Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) , Jessica admits her powers have not been steady since she gave birth to Danielle. She tells him her strength sometimes fades and then returns without any warning. She says:
“I don’t think there’s an owner’s manual for this s**t, you know?”
The power failure becomes very clear during a warehouse fight with AVTF agents. Jessica’s strength cuts out in the middle of the battle, leaving her open to a punch from Agent Powell, a regular person with no superpowers. The blow makes her bleed, something that should never happen given her usual durability.
Krysten Ritter last played Jessica Jones in 2019 when Netflix ended her solo show after three seasons. Now she joins the main Marvel Cinematic Universe, but her character faces challenges she never dealt with before.
What Powers Does Jessica Jones Actually Have
For viewers who need a refresher, Jessica Jones has super strength and super durability. In the comics, she can also fly and once worked as a hero named Jewel. The TV version of Jessica never showed flying abilities, but she can jump far distances using her powerful leg muscles.
Her strength comes from a different source in the shows compared to the comics. In the Netflix series, a company called IGH gave Jessica her powers through an experimental procedure while she was in a coma after a car accident that killed her family. The comics have a similar car accident, but radioactive materials from a crashed truck caused her powers.
Fans React to Jessica Jones Return and Power Changes
Social media lit up after Episode 6 aired. Viewers expressed excitement about seeing Ritter back in the role while also questioning the power loss storyline. One user posted on X:
“Jessica Jones’s powers in the current MCU are represented MUCH better. THIS IS TOO GOOD!”
The power fluctuations have sparked debate among fans. Some think the change adds real stakes to fight scenes. Others worry the show is creating an unnecessary weakness for a character known for her toughness and determination.
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Why Jessica Jones Powers Might Be Failing
Daredevil: Born Again has not explained why Jessica’s powers keep failing after childbirth. The show leaves viewers guessing, and several theories exist.
Some suggest the problem is psychological. Jessica mentions to Matt that she was “pissed” when the AVTF came after her daughter. Her emotions have always affected her abilities. The trauma from Kilgrave’s control in her own series often held her back. Motherhood could be creating new mental blocks.
Another theory suggests Jessica might be transferring some of her powers to Danielle. In the comics, Danielle Cage inherits her father Luke Cage’s unbreakable skin and her mother’s strength. The TV show could be putting a new spin on this by having Jessica and Danielle share the power source.
Jessica Jones Daughter and Luke Cage Connection
The episode introduces Danielle, Jessica’s young daughter played by Annabelle Ivlev and Isabella Ivlev. Comic book fans immediately recognized the character as the daughter of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. The episode does not mention Cage by name, but the reference is clear.
Mike Colter played Luke Cage in the Netflix series, and reports suggest he may appear later in the season. Jessica mentions to Matt that Danielle’s father is away on a secret mission overseas, leaving fans to connect the dots.
What This Means for Jessica Jones Fighting Ability
Even with failing powers, Jessica Jones remains dangerous. Her first scene in Episode 6 turns the tables on the AVTF agents who attacked her home. The show cleverly keeps the actual violence off-screen, letting viewers hear the sounds of Jessica taking down multiple armed men while protecting her daughter.
This storytelling choice makes Jessica seem more powerful, not less. The audience gets the attackers’ perspective as they face not just her strength but her reputation. Jessica Jones has always been someone you do not want to mess with, and motherhood has only made her more protective.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 premiered on March 24, 2026, and will run for eight episodes. The season concludes on May 5, 2026, as part of Phase Six of the MCU. New episodes release every Tuesday on Disney+.
Jessica Jones appears in Episode 6, with two episodes remaining in the season. Whether the show will explain her power loss or leave it for future Marvel projects remains to be seen.
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