Daredevil: Born Again season 2 has concluded with a finale that has divided fans, as Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin, escapes without significant punishment. The episode, titled 'The Southern Cross', sees Matt Murdock out himself as Daredevil in court to defend Karen Page, but his final confrontation with Fisk ends with a lenient ultimatum.
After a riot at a New York City courthouse, inspired by the January 6 Capitol attack, Fisk kills numerous protestors before being overwhelmed. Daredevil intervenes and offers Fisk a deal: leave New York and never return. This resolution has been criticised as inadequate given Fisk's violent crimes throughout the season.
Matt Murdock's refusal to kill or impose harsher penalties on his arch-enemy raises questions about his moral code. The finale leaves Fisk alive and free to potentially rebuild elsewhere, a decision that many viewers find unsatisfying.
The episode also sets up potential future storylines, with hints at the return of The Defenders. However, the primary focus remains on the ambiguous fate of Kingpin and the implications for Matt Murdock's future as Daredevil.
