Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 — Should You Stay for a Post-Credits Scene?

written by Craig Ellison

March 25, 2026 11:54 am

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 — Should You Stay for a Post-Credits Scene? — Image credit: Legion-Media

Should you stick around after the credits? Here’s whether Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 1 hides a post-credits stinger as Matt Murdock rallies allies to take the fight to Wilson Fisk.

Alright, let's get right into it: fans have been holding their collective breath (and scrolling through end credits) for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, looking for the time-honored Marvel tradition—a juicy post-credits scene. It makes sense, right? This is the franchise that basically invented the modern 'wait, don't turn it off yet' phenomenon. So, are we treated to an extra teaser after episode 1 of season 2? Or are we just sitting through credits for nothing this time around?

No Post-Credits Surprise—At All

Sorry to burst your bubble (or save you some time): Season 2, Episode 1—officially called 'The Northern Star'—ends exactly where you think it ends. Nothing pops up after the credits. You can stop watching when the names roll, and you won’t miss some shadowy villain smirking from the darkness or a quick glimpse at the next big crossover. It's just...the end.

What Actually Goes Down in Episode 1?

So what do we get instead? The opening episode picks up with Matt Murdock trying to keep things low-key, lying low, and generally just hoping to avoid trouble (which, knowing Marvel, lasts about two minutes). Meanwhile, Wilson Fisk is still on his own self-improvement campaign—by which I mean he’s running New York as the newly elected mayor, because who needs subtlety in a villain?

There’s a mysterious, pretty ominous figure rolling in from Washington, D.C., which is obviously meant to shake things up, though exactly what they want (or whether they're a friend or foe) is still under wraps.

Why No End Teaser This Time?

Usually, Marvel throws in a post-credits scene for two reasons: either to explain something you’re still scratching your head about, or to dangle some shiny bait for the next storyline (or spinoff, or entirely new show—you know, Marvel stuff). But according to showrunner Dario Scardapane, the plans this time around are a bit different.

'So as we finish up the Mayor Fisk run with season 2, as that storyline comes to its inevitable conclusion, what we’re doing going forward feels more like a return to the [Frank] Miller-era comics. So yeah, it was fun to play in the realm of politics, but I like something a little more street level, personally.'

Translation: This season will tie up all the mayoral/political drama with Fisk (which, let's be honest, was always a little on-the-nose), and from here on out, they're planning to ramp up the gritty street stuff that Daredevil fans love—think slums, fists, rain-soaked alleyways. Less senate hearings.

Quick Recap: What Season 2 Brings

First episode is called 'The Northern Star'
No post-credits scene—so, yes, you can turn off Disney+ when the credits hit
Matt Murdock is laying low, but his troubles are nowhere near done
Wilson Fisk runs New York as mayor, because the only thing scarier than a supervillain is a supervillain with bureaucracy
There are some new faces (or at least new threats) from Washington, D.C.
The creators have confirmed: this season closes out the high-stakes political angle and sets up a return to classic Frank Miller-style crime stories for Daredevil
Season 2 has 8 episodes, all streaming on Disney+

So there’s your answer and a little extra context: no secret Marvel stinger this time, but plenty of foreshadowing for a less political, more raw Daredevil on the horizon. If you were watching just for a quick cameo at the end, sorry—but at least you won’t lose sleep wondering if you missed something after the credits.