Daredevil’s Best Friend is Back: Foggy Nelson Confirmed for Born Again Season 2

Just when we were getting ready to mourn one of Marvel’s best friendships, the studio has given us a reason to celebrate. After a whole lot of confusion and conflicting reports, it’s official: Elden Henson will return as the one and only Foggy Nelson in the second season of Daredevil: Born Again.

This is huge news for fans who felt a Foggy-shaped hole in their hearts. Let’s break down what happened and what this exciting return could mean for the future of Hell’s Kitchen.

The Big Twist That Shocked Everyone

If you’ve been keeping up, you know the first season of Daredevil: Born Again started with a massive shocker. In the very first episode, Foggy Nelson was reportedly killed by Bullseye. His sudden death was designed to be the tragic event that would push Matt Murdock to his limits.

To make it all seem real, actor Elden Henson even told fans at a convention that his time as Foggy was over, saying, “it’s just not happening.” It felt like a final goodbye, and many viewers were disappointed to see the iconic duo of Nelson and Murdock torn apart so brutally.

Marvel Finally Sets the Record Straight

Well, it turns out the story isn’t over. Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum has finally cleared the air. He explained that the decision to “kill” Foggy was incredibly difficult and led to some serious debates behind the scenes.

Why do it then? According to Winderbaum, the writers felt Matt Murdock needed to face a loss so profound that it would force him to confront his inner demons. It was a tough pill to swallow, but they believed the story needed it.

However, Winderbaum also made something very clear, and it’s the quote every fan has been waiting to hear. He said that he sees Karen and Foggy as essential to Daredevil’s world, stating, “I don’t think there’s a Matt Murdock story without those two characters.” He then confirmed that both Elden Henson and Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page) are coming back for Season 2.

So, How Will Foggy Return?

This is the million-dollar question, isn’t it? If Foggy died in the first episode, how exactly does he show up in Season 2? This is where the fun speculation begins. Here are a few popular theories:

• He Was Never Really Dead: This is classic comic book storytelling. Was his death faked? Was it a setup to protect him? This outcome would bring the most joy to fans, reuniting the “avocados at law” in the present day.
• A Series of Flashbacks: A more straightforward answer is that Foggy will appear in flashbacks. These scenes could explore his friendship with Matt, offer guidance from beyond the grave, or fill in crucial backstory that impacts the current plot.
• A Vision or Hallucination: Matt Murdock is a man who carries a lot of guilt. It’s possible Foggy could return as a manifestation of Matt’s conscience, appearing to him in moments of crisis much like his father, Jack Murdock, did in the original series.

No matter how he comes back, having Elden Henson’s warmth and humor return to the series is a massive win. His friendship with Matt is the heart of the Daredevil story, and the show is simply better with him in it.

What do you think? How will Foggy make his grand return in Daredevil: Born Again? Let us know your best theories in the comments below