Summary
Few superhero shows have ever captured the raw intensity ofDaredevil. From the start, the series set itself apart with carefully crafted fight sequences that felt grounded and impactful. Every battle pushed Matt Murdock to his limits, showing just how much punishment he could take while still getting back up. The show’s approach to combat, relying on realistic choreography and long takes, made every hit land with weight.
Some fights stood out for their emotional stakes, whileothers raised the bar for action on television. Whether it’s an exhausting hallway brawl or a high-stakes fight with assassins,Daredevilhas delivered some of the most unforgettable fight scenes in the genre.
8The Rain Fight
Season 1, Episode 1 - “Into the Ring”
The iconic rain fight from the first episode ofDaredevilset the tone for what would become one of thebest-choreographed action seriesin television history. The fight takes place outside of Karen Page’s apartment, where Matt fights an assassin under heavy rain. The scene carries an extremely gritty but cinematic feel, using the downpour to enhance the impact of every punch and kick.
The scene is taken to another level by its slick use of slow-motion, capturing water spraying off each hit, making the fight feel more dramatic while highlighting the sheer brutality of the moment. This fight served as a statement that made it clear thatthis show was going to be something special.
7Daredevil vs. Bullseye - Round 1
Season 3, Episode 6 - “The Devil You Know”
The first fight between Daredevil and Bullseyein Season 3 is as intense as it is personal. With Bullseye wearing Matt’s red suit in this fight, it becomes less of a fight and more of an identity crisis in the form of a brutal office brawl. Matt, back in his black suit, has to fight someone who’s using his reputation against him, raising the stakes of the fight extremely high.
This fight stands out due to how different their fighting styles are. As the son of a boxer,Matt prefers to fight close up, whereas Bullseye barely has to get near him since he can turn everyday objects into deadly weapons. Even though Bullseye’s arsenal in this fight consists of ordinary things like baseballs, scissors, and pencils, the choreography and amazing acting performance sell how dangerous he is, keeping the audience on edge. It’s a chaotic and tense fight that sets up their even bigger rematch later in the season.
6Daredevil vs. Bullseye vs. Kingpin
Season 3, Episode 13 - “A New Kingpin”
The climactic three-way battle in Season 3 is pure chaos in the best way possible. Daredevil and Bullseye both crash into Wilson Fisk’s house, each with their reason to take him down. What follows is a gruesome and unpredictable fight, where alliances shift in an instant, and no one is holding back.
The fight’s brilliance comes from how it balances three completely different combat styles.Kingpin is the human personification of a wrecking ball, using his raw strength to dominate, while Bullseye uses distance to his advantage, making anything in the room a weapon. Meanwhile, Matt is caught in the middle, forced to adapt rapidly as he bounces between the two. The battle also has one of the most satisfying endings in the entire series, making it ahighly entertaining and unforgettable fight scene.
5The Punisher vs. Inmates
Season 2, Episode 9 - “Seven Minutes In Heaven”
If there was ever a scene that trulycemented Frank Castle as a ruthless force of nature, it was this one. Trapped in a prison filled with inmates who want him dead, The Punisher finds himself in a fight for survival — and he does not hold back. The moment the door locks behind him and he realizes what’s about to happen, it becomes a bloodbath.
Compared to most other fight scenes inDaredevil,there’s nothing slick about this fight. It’s pure, raw violence that gives the audience a glimpse into Frank’s destructive nature. The cinematography keeps things tight and claustrophobic, making every stab, punch, and broken bone feel up close and personal. By the time he’s the only one left standing, it becomes clear thatthis guy isn’t just any vigilante; he’s The Punisher.
4The Stairwell Fight
Season 2, Episode 3 - “New York’s Finest”
Season 2’s stairwell fight scene is one of the most memorable in the show. Unlike the one-take hallway fight from the first season, this one introduced verticality into the mix, with Daredevil working his way down a stairwell while taking out a gauntlet of bikers left and right.
The fight’s choreography is a perfect mix of skill and exhaustion.Matt starts incredibly strong, almost toying with the initial horde of enemies, but as the fight drags on, his movements become heavier, the punches become slower, making every hit count even more. The camera work in this sequence is an absolute masterclass, seamlessly following Matt and keeping the action clear without cutting away too much. And, of course, the finishing touch is Matt using a chain as both a weapon and an anchor to stay on his feet, proving once again thatDaredevil isn’t just a fighter; he’s a survivor.
3The Prison Escape
Season 3, Episode 4 - “Blindsided”
Daredevil’sthird season was filled to the brim with amazing action scenes, but the entire prison escape scene is easily the most intense of them all. In this sequence, Matt finds himself trapped in a prison full of hostile inmates, with corrupt guards ensuring there’s no easy way out for him. What follows from there is a grueling, nearly 10-minute sequence where Daredevil fights, stumbles, and claws his way through wave after wave of enemies in a desperate attempt to escape. And in trueDaredevilfashion, the entire sequence is one take.
This scene truly tests Matt’s survival ability. He isn’t just fighting the inmates, he’s battling exhaustion, blood loss, and the overwhelming odds stacked against him. It’s a breathtaking, claustrophobic, and expertly choreographed scene that perfectly captures the unfiltered grit the show is known for.
2Daredevil vs. Nobu
Season 1, Episode 9 - “Speak Of The Devil”
Daredevil’s first fight with Nobu holds a very special place in the series. Up until this point, Matt had faced plenty of tough opponents, but none as skilled or nearly as deadly as the Hand’s greatest assassin, Nobu Yoshioka. In this fight, not only was he even more skilled in combat than Matt, he also had his Kyoketsu-Shoge, a deadly weapon that gave him a massive advantage.
Matt gets dominated by Nobu for most of the fight. He uses his Kyoketsu-Shoge to slice up his body, leaving him bloodied and bruised. As the fight progresses, every punch, kick, and takedown attempt from Matt feels like a struggle, making it clear thathe’s not some untouchable superhero; he’s just a man pushing himself past his limit.
1The Hallway Fight
Season 1, Episode 2 - “Cut Man”
No fight inDaredevilcould ever be as iconic as the hallway scene from Season 1. Shot in a single take, it follows Matt as he takes on a group of Russian gangsters in a dimly lit, cramped hallway. The long take, with no obvious cuts, makes every hit feel raw and real, showing just how exhausting a fight like this would be in the real world. It embraces a grounded, almost brutal sense of realismover flashy choreography.
This fight served as the perfect introduction to the character, showing his endurance and sheer willpower. He stumbles, leans against walls for support, gets punched, kicked, and slammed, but never stops moving forward and ultimately rescues the helpless child. This is the scene that started it all, and it’ll likely remain the greatest fight scene from the series for a very long time.
