The Punisher-heavy finale of Daredevil: Born Again landed on the 2025 TV schedule and totally blew fans away, not just because Kingpin’s brutal takeover of the city was so intense, but also because Elden Henson’s Foggy Nelson was absent after seemingly being murdered in the first episode. However, some fans think Marvel might be waiting to bring him back for a big reveal in the already announced Season 2, with many shocked it didn’t happen in Season 1’s capper.
So, is Foggy gone for good, or is there a chance we’ll see him again? In an interview with TV Insider, executive producer and series writer Dario Scardapane was asked point-blank about the fan theory, and his response was quite surprising in that he did not put a lot of effort into clarifing things. When asked if fans should “let this one go” in regards to Foggy-related theories, the writer responded:
That’s a tough one, and I’m going to dodge that question. There’s mythology inside the comic books about a lot of these characters. Karen Page is long dead and gone in the books. So I think that the responsible, fun thing to do [is say] time will tell. I can’t give any definitive answer on that.
Daredevil now enemies of the state, the city feels more dystopian than ever. In that environment, someone like Foggy, who has always believed in working within the system, may not be a good fit. And the idea that he’d fake his death, leaving Matt and Karen in the dark, feels off.
It’s just not who he is. Not to mention, Charlie Cox has spoken about the loss of Foggy and how it will haunt Matt for some time. Why undo all that character work?
Still, Scardapane’s carefully worded response will undoubtedly be enough to keep hope alive for many fans. Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen Page was also absent for most of the season, only to reappear later in the season for some Frank-centric tension. Of course, she didn’t get shot. The finale hinted that Matt and Karen may be preparing to build a resistance of their own, possibly calling in help from street-level allies. Could Foggy be one of them?
Season 2 is suspected to release early in 2026 and will be available to stream by anyone with a Disney+ subscription. Those who are eager to know more about the MCU’s small-screen productions can also check out the schedule of upcoming Marvel shows.