Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 – Why Matt Murdock’s Love Life Is About to Get Even Messier
As Daredevil: Born Again gears up for Season 2, the stakes are rising—not just in Matt Murdock’s fight against crime, but in his turbulent love life as well. After rekindling a sense of normalcy with newcomer Heather Glenn in Season 1, things are once again spiraling out of control. And with Karen Page potentially back in the mix, fans are wondering: Where does Matt go from here emotionally?
Matt and Heather Glenn: Over Before It Really Began
Introduced as Matt’s love interest in Born Again Season 1, Heather Glenn (played by Margarita Levieva) brought a breath of fresh air into Matt’s grief-stricken life. With Foggy Nelson gone and Karen Page moving to San Francisco, Heather represented a chance for Matt to rebuild.
However, that hope was quickly tested.
Heather’s professional role as a therapist to Wilson and Vanessa Fisk—who rose to power after Wilson became Mayor—created a conflict of interest that Matt couldn’t ignore. Over the season, her involvement with the Fisks went from uncomfortable to emotionally corrosive. According to showrunner Dario Scardapane, Heather is now officially “an ex of Matt,” and serves as the mental health czar in Fisk’s administration.
That puts her firmly on the other side of the war Matt is about to wage.
A Return to Karen Page? All Signs Point to Yes
While Heather is out of the picture, set photos and interviews suggest a familiar face could be stepping back into Matt’s life: Karen Page.
Actress Deborah Ann Woll has been spotted filming scenes with a striking new red hairstyle, hinting at witness protection or a covert new identity. This aligns with theories that both Matt and Karen are targeted by Fisk’s newly empowered task force, following his declaration of martial law in New York City.
Given the history and deep emotional tension between Matt and Karen, their reunion could spark a dramatic shift in both their personal arcs. Karen has always been torn between her love for Matt and her fear of Daredevil’s darkness, and Season 2 might be the moment they finally confront those demons—together.
Why Karen Still Matters in Matt’s Story
Although Karen distanced herself from Matt in the past, her character remains central to Daredevil’s humanity. Unlike Heather Glenn, whose values began to diverge from Matt’s, Karen knows the full scope of his moral struggles. She’s also survived some of the darkest chapters of his vigilante journey—including her run-ins with Frank Castle (The Punisher), a far more lethal force than Matt ever was.
If anyone understands the blurry line Matt walks between justice and vengeance, it’s Karen Page.
Will Daredevil Ever Have a Stable Relationship?
The simple answer: probably not. Matt Murdock’s identity is in constant conflict with his personal desires. He wants love, but his double life makes stability nearly impossible.
Season 2 will reportedly focus less on romance and more on the escalating power struggle between Daredevil and Mayor Fisk, but Matt’s romantic life will still influence his decisions. Whether it’s unresolved feelings for Karen or the lingering emotional fallout from Heather, Matt is once again caught between what he wants and what he has to become.
What to Expect from Season 2’s Emotional Storylines
With New York under martial law and Fisk’s grip tightening, the emotional tone of Born Again is expected to darken even further. Season 2 promises:
- A grittier, more personal war between Daredevil and Fisk
- Matt operating from the shadows, possibly under witness protection
- Karen’s return as a key emotional and narrative anchor
- Lingering tension over Heather’s betrayal and her alignment with Fisk
These threads set the stage for a season filled with complex choices, moral ambiguity, and emotional fallout—not just in the courtroom or on the streets, but in Matt’s heart as well.
