The latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again just dropped, and it delivered one of the most shocking moments of the entire series. Episode 4, titled “Gloves Off,” aired on April 7, 2026, and left viewers with a major cliffhanger that has everyone talking. A charity boxing event turned into a bloody battlefield when Bullseye made his move, and now Wilson Fisk’s world may never be the same. The episode ended with Vanessa Fisk bleeding on the ring mat, and nobody knows for sure if she will survive.
Bullseye Shows His True Plan in the Opening Scene
The episode starts with a look at Benjamin Poindexter’s daily life. He goes by “Tony” to his neighbor and enjoys a normal morning with a milkshake at a local diner. But things turn violent very quickly. He calls the police with a fake tip that Frank Castle (The Punisher) is at the diner with a gun. When the Anti-Vigilante Task Force (AVTF) arrives, Bullseye takes them all down using spoons, knives, and anything he can find. He kills every officer in the diner without breaking a sweat. Before leaving, he tells the scared customers, “Oh, don’t worry, I’m one of the good guys.” This scene showed just how dangerous and unstable Dex really is.
Matt Murdock Tries to Build His Team
Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) is still trying to gather allies to take down Fisk. He asks Swordsman (Tony Dalton) to join their fight, but Jack turns him down. He tells Matt that Daredevil is no longer just a hero but a symbol of hope. He does leave his phone number in case they really need him, then goes into hiding. Angela Del Toro (Camila Rodriguez), who now carries the White Tiger amulet, asks Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) to let her help. Matt agrees, but he questions if she truly understands the responsibility. She fires back with, “Are you?” showing she is ready for the fight ahead.
Christofi’s Testimony Changes Everything
The missing first mate Christofi Savva (Yorgos Karamihos) shows up at Karen’s door. He tells Matt and Karen the truth about the Northern Star ship. The boat was carrying illegal weapons, and Mayor Fisk gave the order to sink it if anyone tried to board. Christofi agrees to record a video testimony saying that the Kingpin and Mayor Fisk are the same person. This evidence could finally bring down Fisk’s entire operation. But later in the episode, Buck Cashman (Arty Froushan) intercepts the US Marshals moving Christofi and kills everyone, including the first mate. Fisk made sure there were no loose ends.
The Charity Boxing Match Turns Deadly
Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) organized a charity boxing match at Fogwell’s Gym. He sent Vanessa (Ayelet Zurer) away to meet with Governor McCaffrey (Lili Taylor) to keep her safe. The Governor admitted she does not like how Fisk uses his power but agreed to support both Mayor and Mrs. Fisk together. Vanessa returned to the gym anyway to watch her husband fight. Fisk easily overpowered his opponent, a boxer with a 30-2 record. He was about to finish the fight when Vanessa walked in. He got distracted and took a punch but quickly recovered and knocked out his opponent to win the championship belt.
Bullseye Attacks and Vanessa Gets Hit
Right when everything seemed calm, Bullseye struck. He killed over a dozen AVTF officers with incredible accuracy. He threw a glass souvenir of Fisk standing over New York City toward the ring. Vanessa managed to shoot Bullseye in the stomach, and Fisk smashed the glass object with his championship belt. But a small sharp piece of glass flew into Vanessa’s temple. She collapsed in the ring with blood pouring down her white dress. Daredevil showed up and tackled Bullseye through a window to the street below, allowing Dex to escape. Fisk screamed for an ambulance as his wife lay bleeding.
Is Vanessa Fisk Really Dead?
The episode did not confirm Vanessa’s death. The final shot showed her still blinking and breathing, but the injury looks very serious. A piece of glass pierced her temple, and even if she survives, she could face major brain damage or memory loss. This would actually match her comic book story, where Vanessa had amnesia when she first met Wilson Fisk.
“There’s no checks and balances now. What humanized this lonely, scary man, at least in one way isn’t there anymore. So all bets are off.” – Dario Scardapane, Showrunner
Vincent D’Onofrio told Screen Rant that the attack will add to Fisk’s rage in a major way. He said, “I think what’s happened with Vanessa has rocked him in a way where he’s different than he’s ever been before. He’s not thinking completely clear.” He also added that “The repercussions of her death and what it’s done to him begins the third season.” But executive producer Sana Amanat responded to that statement with a simple “Or is it?” leaving fans guessing.
What This Means for Wilson Fisk
If Vanessa dies or ends up in a coma, Wilson Fisk will become more dangerous than ever. She was the only person who kept him somewhat human. Without her, he has nothing left to lose. Daredevil also made things worse by saving Bullseye from Fisk’s gunshot. Fisk will likely blame Matt for what happened to his wife. The Kingpin is already unstable, and losing Vanessa could push him completely over the edge. Showrunner Dario Scardapane teased that Episode 5 takes the story somewhere unexpected, calling it “something new under the sun.”
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How to Watch and Release Schedule
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 4 is now streaming on Disney+. New episodes come out every Tuesday at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. A Disney+ subscription costs $11.99 per month with ads or $18.99 per month without ads. For viewers in other countries, the episode dropped on April 8 at 2 a.m. BST (UK), 3 a.m. CEST (Europe), 6:30 a.m. IST (India), 10 a.m. JST (Japan), and 12 p.m. AET (Australia). Episode 5, titled “The Grand Design,” will release on April 14, 2026. The season finale is scheduled for May 5, 2026.
The cast includes Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Fisk, Wilson Bethel as Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Camila Rodriguez as Angela Del Toro/White Tiger, and Tony Dalton as Jack Duquesne/Swordsman.
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