Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Daredevil: Born Again season 1, episode 8.Wilson Fisk likely doesn’t suspect it, but BB Urich may have just become the New York Mayor’s biggest enemy inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 8. Wilson Fisk and Matt Murdock have developed a violent feud over more than a decade in theMCU’s timeline. Both as a lawyer and a vigilante, Matt Murdock has been a pebble in Wilson Fisk’s shoe since 2015, and Fisk hasn’t been able to get rid of Murdock or his Daredevil alter ego yet. Even with Fisk as Mayor of New York, Matt Murdock has put up a fight against the former Kingpin, defending vigilantes and neutralizing threats like Muse.
Benjamin Poindexter shakes up the odds inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 8’s ending scene, where he interrupts Matt Murdock’s attempts to confront Wilson and Vanessa Fisk, as well as the couple’s intimidating comments. If Bullseye weren’t there, Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk’s encounter would likely end in a full-blown fight. Bullseye comes extremely close to assassinating the mayor, and Matt Murdock is shot in the chest. However,Bullseye’s assassination attempt isn’t the only danger to Wilson Fisk’s dark reign during his ball, as an old enemy from Fisk’s past may end up exacting revenge from beyond the grave.
Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8 Revealed BB Urich’s True Plan
BB Urich Is Planning To Avenge Her Uncle In Daredevil: Born Again
Wilson Fisk invites many of his allies and enemies to his ball in order to discuss his shady operations with the former and intimidate the latter. For instance, Fisk threatensJack Duquesne a.k.a. Swordsmandue to his vigilante activities, and Fisk’s task force mocks Commissioner Gallo as they torture a journalist, reminding him that he no longer possesses any authority over them. What Fisk doesn’t realize is that he’s also bringing together his fiercest enemies.BB Urich reveals to Commissioner Gallo that she has infiltrated the Fisk administration to take him down from within, and Gallo tells her he has intel on every crooked member of Fisk’s task force.
Why Everything Goes Blue For Bullseye In Daredevil: Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again episode 8 gradually transforms Wilson Bethel’s Benjamin Poindexter into Bullseye as the villain engages his abilities.
Previously, Wilson Fisk told BB Urich her uncle Ben used to be a talented journalist, and BB seemed to be unaware of Ben Urich’s attempts to expose Wilson Fisk’s Kingpin alter ego. Fisk then took BB under his wing and trusted her work, which has greatly benefited Fisk’s administration. However, Fisk seems to be underestimating BB Urich. When Commissioner Gallo admits thatKingpin was the prime suspect in Ben Urich’s murder, BB lets Gallo know that she’s well aware.
BB Urich Could Be More Dangerous To Kingpin Than Daredevil
Wilson Fisk Is Letting His Emotions Take Over And Distract Him
Wilson Fisk became Mayor of New York in order to legitimize his criminal activities and conceal his dark past. Despite his plan’s success, Fisk has let his emotions get the best of him.Fisk kidnapped and tortured Adam out of jealousy, ignored his political advisor’s guidance, and named Daniel his Deputy Mayor for Communications despite Daniel’s lack of experience.Fisk has also brushed aside many of his responsibilities as Mayor in order to focus on his personal vendetta, and now he’s underestimating BB Urich and Commissioner Gallo.
The moment BB wants to turn the city against the mayor, there’s little Wilson Fisk can do besides killing her, and that’s currently off the table due to his current job.
No one has given BB Urich’s true motivations any second thought, especially Wilson Fisk himself, who should be skeptical about Ben Urich’s niece’s suspicious aspiration to work with a person her uncle criticized before his death. Daniel Blake’s successful attempts to manipulate BB inflate his ego, and both Vanessa Fisk and Buck Cashman have bigger things to worry about than someone they think is a mere cog in the machine. BB Urich has earned the public’s trust.The moment BB wants to turn the city against the mayor, there’s little Wilson Fisk can do besides killing her, and that’s currently off the table due to his current job.
BB Urich Could Be Key To Defeating Kingpin In Daredevil: Born Again
BB Urich Could Turn The Tide Against Mayor Wilson Fisk Soon
As Wilson Fisk focuses on removing Bullseye from the equation and dealing with the aftermath of Matt Murdock’s nearly lethal injury, BB Urich will likely work on a plan to expose Fisk’s shady activities and confirm to the world that his Kingpin urban legend has been true all along. Commissioner Gallo’s intel might be the first step in BB Urich’s scheme, but she’ll need all the evidence she can gather before she can execute it.As soon as she has enough compelling evidence, BB Urich can easily use her media influence to reveal Wilson Fisk’s true self and protect herself from retaliation along the way.
Why The Punisher Has Been Missing From Most of Daredevil: Born Again
Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle hasn’t returned since his Daredevil: Born Again episode 4, and his absence may have an interesting explanation.
Since BB Urich reveals her true intentions inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 8, one episode before season 1 ends, her revenge plan against Wilson Fisk will likely take shape inDaredevil: Born Againseason 2. Set photos confirm Wilson Fisk will continue to be Mayor in season 2, meaning that Matt Murdock, Frank Castle, Benjamin Poindexter, BB Urich, and all of New York’s vigilantes will have enough time to turn the tide against Wilson Fisk. BB Urich, of course, will be key in Fisk’s downfall whenever that happens.
