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Daredevil Showrunner Stunned by ICE Parallels in 'Born Again'
Imagery and actions of Kingpin's task force eerily mirror real-life immigration enforcement, says series creator.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:59am
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Dario Scardapane, the showrunner for the Marvel series 'Daredevil: Born Again' on Disney+, was surprised to see the actions of Kingpin's task force on the show closely resemble the tactics used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in real life. Scardapane found the parallels between the fictional depiction and actual immigration enforcement 'chilling' and 'almost exact' in their similarity.
Why it matters
The uncanny parallels between the show's portrayal of a powerful figure's private security force and the real-world operations of ICE have sparked discussions about the blurred lines between fiction and reality, as well as the ethical implications of depicting such enforcement tactics on screen.
The details
In Season 2 of 'Daredevil: Born Again', the series explores Mayor Wilson Fisk's use of a specialized task force to carry out his agenda. Scardapane noted that the imagery and actions of this fictional group, from the uniforms to the methods of apprehension, bore a striking resemblance to the tactics employed by ICE in recent years.
- Season 2 of 'Daredevil: Born Again' premiered on Disney+ in April 2026.
The players
Dario Scardapane
The showrunner for the Marvel series 'Daredevil: Born Again'.
Wilson Fisk
The main antagonist in the 'Daredevil' series, portrayed as the powerful Mayor of New York City.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
The federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States.
What they’re saying
“The imagery was almost exact. It was chilling to see the parallels between what we were depicting and what was happening in real life.”
— Dario Scardapane, Showrunner, 'Daredevil: Born Again'
The takeaway
The unsettling similarities between the fictional depiction of a powerful figure's enforcement tactics and the real-world actions of ICE have sparked important conversations about the role of media in reflecting and shaping societal perceptions of authority and justice.
