Showrunner Dario Scardapane explains why Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen Page has such a limited role inDaredevil: Born Againdespite being a staple of Netflix’sDaredevilseries prior to Matt Murdock’sMCUintegration. Matt Murdock, Karen Page, and Foggy Nelson formed an unbreakable trio throughoutDaredevil’s first three seasons. Tragically, though,Bullseye killed Foggy Nelson inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 1, and Karen parted ways with Matt as soon as Bullseye was convicted.
In an interview withIGN,Daredevil: Born Againshowrunner Dario Scardapane delves into the effects Foggy Nelson’s death had on Karen Page and Matt Murdock’s relationship. Scardapane explains that, while Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen Page is"the heart and soul"of the Daredevil mythos, it was necessary for her to distance herself from Matt Murdock, as"families tend to fracture"after experiencing tragedies. Scardapane also says that families can also rebond in"surprising and new"ways. Read Scardapane full comments below:
“I will say only, as I’ve said time and time again, Karen Page is the heart and soul of this universe, of this Daredevil mythology. And Karen’s interaction with our story, in this season and beyond, I can’t give too much away, but families tend to fracture when a loved one passes, and in that fracture they can rebond in ways that are surprising and new. And that’s kind of what I think we’re going for.”
What The Daredevil: Born Again Showrunner’s Karen Page Comments Mean
Dario Scardapane May Be Teasing Karen Page And Matt Murdock’s Reunion
It’s common for relatives, spouses, and friends to take different paths in life after a shared tragedy. Karen Page and Matt Murdock’s decision to rebuild their lives separately is realistic and natural for their respective arcs. Additionally, while Matt abandons his Daredevil persona after Foggy’s death, his involvement in vigilante issues likeWhite Tiger’s trialwould only lead Karen to relive previous uncomfortable experiences.At least for a long while, Karen Page must not want to be near anything remotely related to Daredevil.
I Can’t Believe I Just Realized Why The Daredevil: Born Again Episode 2 Ending Fight Scene Is So Much More Brutal Than Matt Murdock’s Fight Against Bullseye
Matt Murdock’s violent outburst against two corrupt police officers in Daredevil: Born Again is particularly brutal due to one subtle detail.
Dario Scardapane also mentions that a family"can rebond in ways that are surprising and new"after their fracture. Thist might be a sign that Karen Page and Matt Murdock will eventually mend their friendship and overcome the pain of Foggy’s death together.Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson are confirmed to returninDaredevil: Born Againseason 2. Henson’s Foggy may return in flashbacks, but Woll’s Karen may become an important recurring character in the show’s second season.
Our Take On The Daredevil: Born Again Showrunner’s Karen Page Comments
Karen And Matt’s Split Was Necessary
It may have been disappointing for longtimeDaredevilfans to see the trio break apart. Even though Karen and Foggy are deeply missed inDaredevil: Born Again, the MCU needed a change of this caliber in order to push Matt Murdock’s story forward and establish a clear evolution in every character’s arc. Matt and Karen’s eventual reunion will be a treat forDaredevilfans, though their relationship may never be the same again.
