Marvel Just Retconned An MCU Character That’s Been Dead For 11 Years

Be warned, this article reveals major plot points from episode 5 of Daredevil: Born Again season 2! A significant character thought to have died 11 years ago in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has just reappeared in the latest episode. This surprising return not only enhances Daredevil: Born Again, but also improves another show. Many viewers agree that Daredevil: Born Again is quickly becoming a standout series within the MCU, despite some inconsistencies in its first season.

The change in the show’s direction is understandable. It began as a legal drama but later returned to the action-packed superhero style of the original Daredevil series after a creative reset. Following this shift, several popular characters from the previous Netflix Marvel shows have rejoined the franchise in Daredevil: Born Again.

Fans can expect to see more heroes like Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist in the upcoming second or third seasons of the Marvel series. Interestingly, the new Daredevil show isn’t limiting itself to currently living characters; it will also use flashbacks to bring back beloved characters who have passed away, giving them a chance to reappear in the Disney+ series.

In season 2, episode 5 of Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel revisits the backstories of two important characters from Charlie Cox’s Daredevil series. We see a flashback featuring Elden Henson’s Foggy Nelson, which motivates Matt Murdock to rescue Wilson Bethel’s Bullseye in the current timeline. The episode also features Toby Leonard Moore’s James Wesley, and reveals a surprising new detail about his past within the Netflix Daredevil universe.

Daredevil: Born Again’s Latest Episode Brings Back A Familiar Face For A Major Moment

Wesley, a character who died in season 1 of Daredevil (episode 11, “The Path of the Righteous,” released April 10, 2015), reappears in flashbacks in season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again (episode 5). These flashbacks, featuring Vincent D’Onofrio as Kingpin, serve to build the story around Fisk and Vanessa, but the most notable moment is a conversation between Wesley and Buck.

In the Disney+ series, Buck has taken over the role previously held by Wesley, acting as Kingpin’s bodyguard and eliminating anyone he orders killed. Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again showed that Buck and Wesley were former army buddies, with Wesley bringing Buck into Kingpin’s organization as a problem-solver. This suggests Wesley may be responsible for numerous unexplained deaths in the Netflix Daredevil series.

Buck Has Become One Of Daredevil: Born Again’s Most Interesting Characters

As a huge MCU fan, that scene with Buck and Wesley was huge. It felt like Wesley was officially passing the torch, giving Buck his blessing to step up. Honestly, bringing Wesley back after eleven years was a clever retcon – it retroactively makes Buck feel like a core part of the universe from the beginning, and it really elevates his position. It’s like he’s always been meant to be there, and it feels good.

Buck has become one of the most interesting characters in season two of Daredevil: Born Again. His relationship with Daniel is complicated and unpredictable, and he seems to be developing a connection with Heather Glenn. As the season nears its end, Buck is definitely someone to keep an eye on.

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2026-04-16 00:00