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Deputy Mayor Daniel Blake Dies in Daredevil Episode 7

4/29/2026

Summary

Blake Killed

Deputy Mayor Daniel Blake (Michael Gandolfini) was killed in the “Daredevil: Born Again” Episode 7 on April 28 2026.
Showrunner Dario Scardapane swapped the filmed survival scene for a CGI gunshot created from Buck Cashman (Arty Froushan), with Gandolfini approving the change after learning of it by phone.
The surprise death removes Kingpin’s ally, shifts power dynamics, and demonstrates Marvel’s willingness to make bold narrative choices weeks before release.

Summary

Murdock Imprisoned

Season 3 of Daredevil: Born Again, currently filming, features photos that confirm Danny Rand and Luke Cage will join the MCU Defenders after Netflix cancelled their series.
Leaked image shows Matt Murdock in a prison uniform, indicating the “Devil in Cell Block D” storyline where his identity is revealed and he is incarcerated.
Heather Glenn steals Vanessa Fisk’s earring, allies with Mayor Fisk, and is positioned as the new “Muse.”

History

Historical Context

In 2013 Marvel regained Daredevil rights and launched a Netflix series that ran three seasons, including a 13-episode third season, from 2015 to 2018. Netflix cancelled it on Nov 29 2018, prompting the #SaveDaredevil petition and a 2021 return for Charlie Cox in MCU projects. Disney+ reclaimed the series in March 2022 and announced the Born Again revival, whose 2026 episode mirrors shift to a Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Blake Killed

Deputy Mayor Daniel Blake (Michael Gandolfini) was killed in the “Daredevil: Born Again” Episode 7 on April 28 2026.
Showrunner Dario Scardapane swapped the filmed survival scene for a CGI gunshot created from Buck Cashman (Arty Froushan), with Gandolfini approving the change after learning of it by phone.
The surprise death removes Kingpin’s ally, shifts power dynamics, and demonstrates Marvel’s willingness to make bold narrative choices weeks before release.

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