BB Urich in Daredevil: Born Again: Carrying on a Legacy

One of the most captivating elements of Netflix’s original Daredevil series was its investigative journalism, particularly Ben Urich’s relentless pursuit of the truth about Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio). Now, Daredevil: Born Again introduces a new character who carries on his legacy: BB Urich, played by Genneya Walton.

Who is BB Urich?

BB Urich is a video journalist hosting The BB Report, a street-level investigative show. She also happens to be the niece of Ben Urich (Vondie Curtis-Hall), the fearless reporter who exposed Fisk’s empire before being brutally murdered by the Kingpin in Daredevil Season 1.

While Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) took up Urich’s mission in the original series, BB Urich has carved her own path in journalism. Unlike her uncle, who worked at The New York Bulletin, BB uses a more modern approach, bringing the fight to Fisk through digital media and video reporting.

Ben Urich’s Importance to the Daredevil Mythos

In Marvel Comics, Ben Urich has been a key figure in Daredevil lore since the late 1970s. A veteran reporter for The Daily Bugle, he was among the first to suspect that Wilson Fisk was the true Kingpin of New York. He also uncovered the secret identities of both Daredevil and Spider-Man, though he kept Matt Murdock’s secret for years.

Over the years, Urich became one of Murdock’s closest allies, helping him unravel major criminal conspiracies in Hell’s Kitchen. His role even extended into Spider-Man’s world, where his nephew, Phil Urich, eventually took up the mantles of both Green Goblin and Hobgoblin.

How Will BB Urich Fit Into Daredevil: Born Again?

Daredevil: Born Again has yet to confirm Phil Urich’s existence, but BB Urich appears to be a spiritual successor to her uncle rather than an aspiring supervillain. If her character follows in Ben’s footsteps, she could be a vital ally to Daredevil in his ongoing battle against Fisk.

With Wilson Fisk rising to power as the mayor of New York, BB Urich’s investigative skills may be one of the few tools left to expose his corruption. Whether she works with Daredevil directly or takes a different path, her presence ensures that the fight for the truth remains alive in Daredevil: Born Again.