Who is Adam in Daredevil: Born Again? Character role explored

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A still from Marvel Television's Daredevil:Born Again (Image via Marvel Entertainment)

Daredevil: Born Again premiered its first season on Disney+ on March 4, 2025. This revival of the popular Netflix series brings back Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) as Daredevil, alongside Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin/Wilson Fisk.

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Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) are willing to delve into the next chapter in Murdock's vigilante adventure with fresh episodes. One of the key new characters sparking intrigue in Daredevil: Born Again is Adam. Introduced through a tense conversation between Kingpin and his wife Vanessa, Adam's identity remains a mystery.

The viewer is left wondering whether Adam represents a deeper part of Vanessa's past or an old lover. While Wilson Fisk was absent, Vanessa was having an affair with Adam. Adam was Vanessa's boyfriend in the past.

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Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Daredevil: Born Again. Reader's discretion is advised. The article solely contains the writer's opinion.

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As Daredevil: Born Again shows Wilson Fisk's path to become mayor of New York despite marital strife with Vanessa, when Fisk finds out about her past relationship with Adam, their already delicate bond suffers more stress.

Fisk's actions on the political scene still jeopardize the stability of people around him even as he tries to reconstruct his personal life.

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Character details of Adam in Daredevil: Born Again

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Adam's part in Daredevil: Born Again is enigmatic. Instead of obvious appearance, dialogue reveals his character. Fisk casually mentions "Adam," which implies an extramarital affair Vanessa had while Kingpin was abroad, during a rooftop conversation.

Adam’s connection to Vanessa

Adam appears to have been a significant part of Vanessa’s life while Kingpin was out of the picture. With Fisk’s criminal empire temporarily on hold, Vanessa was left to manage his operations.

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The show suggests that she might have sought solace in Adam from her loneliness at this period. Though indirect, his presence causes Vanessa and Wilson Fisk's already strained marriage to sour.

Adam’s role in the future of Daredevil: Born Again

Adam's actual influence on the narrative is still being revealed. Even though he hasn't been shown on screen yet, his influence can be seen in Vanessa and Kingpin's interactions.

Future episodes might feature Fisk's recognition of Adam and his promise to keep him safe, particularly if Adam's history with Vanessa comes up again. His possible involvement is left up to fan speculation, with ideas ranging from him being an old lover to something even more surprising.

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The plot of Daredevil: Born Again

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Daredevil: Born Again picks up with Matt Murdock, who is now navigating life after the events of the previous Daredevil seasons. The show opens with a tense election campaign in which Wilson Fisk gets elected as the new mayor of New York.

But as his conflict with Vanessa escalates, this triumph does not bring about peace. Fisk's marriage is on the rocks, and the revelation of Vanessa's past affair with Adam might split the pair.

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Murdock returns to his position as both a lawyer and a vigilante, which attempts to balance justice and his alter ego while Fisk manages his conflicted personal life. The show centres on their intersecting lives with Kingpin's political climb complicating issues.


Production, direction, and cast

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The show was created by Dario Scardapane, Matt Corman, and Chris Ord. The series continues the original Daredevil show, transitioning from Netflix to Disney+.

The showrunner is Scardapane; Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson oversee several key episodes. Though it keeps continuity with past MCU projects, the change in creative direction from the original series offers a new tone.

The cast of the show brings back familiar faces, including Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk. Among other returning actors are Michael Gandolfini, Elden Henson, and Deborah Ann Woll.

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Margarita Levieva, Wilson Bethel, Zabryna Guevara, and Ayelet Zurer are new members of the cast. With possibility for future crossover appearances, the series also keeps extending its universe.


Daredevil: Born Again is currently streaming on Disney+.

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