Kingpin’s Wrath & The Return of Wesley | Daredevil: Born Again S2E5 Review

The "flatline heard ‘round the world" has finally arrived. In this episode of the Tae & Josh Podcast, we are breaking down a pivotal, emotional, and nostalgic chapter of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2—Episode 5: "The Grand Design." While we’re calling this a "filler" episode in terms of the pacing, the character development and the returns of some legendary faces made this a masterclass in MCU storytelling. We dive into the de-aged flashbacks that brought back Foggy Nelson and the long-awaited return of James Wesley, and we discuss how these memories parallel the tragic events unfolding for Wilson and Vanessa Fisk in the present. In this episode, we discuss: The Return of Wesley & Foggy: Our honest thoughts on the de-aging tech and seeing the early days of Nelson & Murdock. Dex’s Redemption: Why Bullseye is officially Matt Murdock’s dark mirror and the tension of that church scene. The Fate of Vanessa Fisk: Breaking down the heartbreaking hospital scenes and what her loss means for the future of Mayor Fisk. The "Crash Out" is Coming: Why New York City is no longer safe now that Kingpin has nothing left to lose. Episode Rating: Why we gave this episode a 7.5/10 and where it sits in our season rankings. Watch/Listen & Subscribe: If you enjoyed the breakdown, make sure to hit that subscribe button! We’ve got more Daredevil coverage, The Boys reviews, and trailer reactions coming your way soon. Connect with us: Have a theory on which heroes are hitting New York in Episode 7? Want to vent about that ending? Drop a comment on our YouTube channel or hit us up on social media! Follow the Podcast: YouTube: Tae and Josh Podcast 📢 Follow us on social media: 📲 TikTok: @taeandjoshpodcast 🐦 Twitter/X: @taeandjoshpod 📺 Rumble: TaeAndJoshPodcast 🎬 YouTube: bit.ly/TaeJoshSub 📸 Instagram: @Taejosh_podcast #DaredevilBornAgain #Kingpin #MarvelPodcast #Bullseye #MCUReview #TaeAndJosh #DisneyPlus