Brutal Things ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Villain Did in the Comics Suggest the Show Might Be Rated R

As a seasoned fan who has witnessed the evolution of Marvel’s gritty and dark narrative through Daredevil, I am beyond thrilled about the upcoming series, Daredevil: Born Again. The introduction of new characters like the enigmatic villain, Muse, adds an exciting layer of mystery that promises to push the boundaries of what we’ve seen in Marvel TV so far.


The eagerly awaited Marvel series, titled “Daredevil: Reborn“, is poised to significantly impact the direction of future MCU TV content, serving as a notable transition. This is due to the fact that while Daredevil and other characters under the Marvel TV umbrella were only recently integrated into the MCU, this development gives Marvel unprecedented access to a vast array of characters, thus expanding creative opportunities.

Currently, we’re well-versed in the show, its cast, and their characters, but there are still many enigmas veiling the introduction of fresh faces, particularly how they’ll influence the narrative of the upcoming season of Daredevil.

One of the characters set to make an appearance in the upcoming season is Muse, whose exact importance remains a mystery. Known as a rather grim and terrifying adversary on Daredevil, it’s uncertain how central his role will be, but his inclusion may hint at a possible mature rating (R-rating) for the series!

To explain why it’s possible that the upcoming series “Daredevil: Born Again” could receive an R-rating because of the inclusion of the character Muse, let’s share some insights about Muse and the appalling actions he took in the comic books.

Introduced in the 2016 volume 5 issue 11 of “Daredevil”, this unidentified artist, known as Muse, has a peculiar talent for the macabre. His inaugural significant piece was a grisly mural made from the blood of over 100 individuals who had been taken captive. It was later revealed that Muse had abducted these people and kept them confined in a secret room, where they were suspended from the ceiling, with their blood being gradually drained.

From there, things only escalated. As he clashed with Blindspot and Daredevil, he took the lives of six Inhumans, leaving their bodies as props to mislead the police. At a subsequent encounter, he found himself facing off against Blindspot alone, managing to blind him by gouging out his eyes. Trying to flee, he was eventually apprehended by Daredevil and the Inhuman police force. In an unusual display of principle, he deliberately broke his own fingers to prevent himself from creating any more artworks, as he perceived that Daredevil desired it.

Eventually, he managed to break free from prison confines and proceeded to create more gruesome masterpieces, defacing (vandalizing) notable landmarks with permanent graffiti. Upon being apprehended by a team of law enforcement officers, he ended the lives of these officials and adorned a landmark with their lifeless bodies.

1. Although his death may be graphic, we’re not giving away too much. To put it simply, Muse is a dark character with a morbid streak, and given that he’s part of the series, it might earn an R-rating due to its intense themes. Frankly, attempting to soften him would not do justice to his character, and we wouldn’t want to see a watered-down version of Muse either.

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2024-08-20 19:44