Jessica Jones in "Daredevil: Born Again" Season 2

After years of waiting and numerous fan speculations, it's now official: Krysten Ritter is returning in her iconic role as Jessica Jones. Not in her own Disney+ series, but in the second season of "Daredevil: Born Again". This was announced by Disney as part of their upfront presentation.

Together with Charlie Cox, the actor who plays Daredevil, Ritter took to the stage and confirmed that she will be starring in the second season of "Daredevil: Born Again." Quote Ritter:

"It's so great to be back, returning to Jessica after three seasons and "The Defenders" and now joining the MCU. I'm so excited to bring back this iconic character, and without giving too much away, there is much more in store for Jessica Jones. This is going to be an incredible season!"

The return of Krysten Ritter naturally fuels speculation: Could other heroes from the Netflix series also return to the MCU? Names such as Luke Cage actor Mike Colter or Finn Jones aka Iron Fist are particularly in the spotlight. Jessica Jones, who first appeared on Netflix in 2015 in the series of the same name, quickly became one of the most popular characters of the so-called "Netflix-Marvel era". In the original series, Jessica had superhuman strength and the ability to jump – some would say fly. But after a traumatic experience and a failed attempt to make a career as a superhero, she retired from heroism and began working as a private detective in New York.

"Jessica Jones" was one of five Marvel series released between 2015 and 2019. These included "Daredevil", "Luke Cage", "Iron Fist", "The Punisher" and "The Defenders". All series were canceled when Disney began to realign its streaming strategy and produce its own Marvel series such as "WandaVision" or "Loki" on Disney+. The fact that Krysten Ritter is not only returning, but also hinting that "there's a lot more in store for Jessica Jones" makes us sit up and take notice. Is Marvel perhaps planning a separate series for the character? Or a larger story arc within the new MCU television strategy? We're excited to see what the future holds.

Why the Marvel series "Jessica Jones" was so popular

When "Jessica Jones" launched on Netflix in 2015, the series was radically different from anything the Marvel universe had produced up to that point. Instead of squeaky-clean superhero action and spectacular CGI battles, the series presented itself as a dark, psychological character drama – raw, realistic and uncompromising. Jessica Jones" quickly became one of the most celebrated entries in the Marvel Netflix catalog. But what is the reason for the series' enduring success?

A heroine with flaws – and real depth

At the center of the series is Jessica Jones, played by Krysten Ritter, a former superhero who lives in New York as a hardened private detective after a traumatic experience. She drinks too much, avoids social contact and struggles with post-traumatic stress. What makes her so special is her imperfection. Jessica is not a radiant savior, but a deeply broken character – and it is precisely this that makes her so tangible and authentic for many viewers.

In a media landscape where heroines are often over-sexualized or stereotyped, Jessica was a welcome exception: strong but vulnerable, cynical but moral. Her anger, pain and restraint made her a complex character that many could identify with – especially women who rarely saw themselves in typical superheroines.

Topics that get under your skin

"Jessica Jones" dared to address topics that have long been taboo in comic book adaptations – above all mental health, abuse and trauma. The toxic relationship between Jessica and manipulative villain Kilgrave, played by a brilliantly frightening David Tennant, was not only dramatically compelling, but addressed emotional and psychological abuse in a terrifyingly realistic way.

This brave take on real-life issues gave the series a social relevance that went far beyond the Marvel canon. The series was praised for its focus not on spectacle, but on character development and inner conflict – something that is often neglected in superhero stories.

A fresh tone in the Marvel cosmos

Compared to the MCU cinema films, "Jessica Jones" was darker, stylistically more independent and much more adult. The series combined elements of noir crime, psychological thriller and classic drama – and deliberately avoided excessive action and gimmickry. This courage to pare things down was welcomed by many as a welcome change. In addition, the series was set in the "street level" area of the Marvel universe – in other words, in the urban, grounded environment of Hell's Kitchen, where moral gray areas and personal decisions carried more weight than cosmic threats. This made it particularly appealing to viewers who weren't very comfortable with the exuberant bombast of the MCU.

Critical, clever, consistent

The first season of "Jessica Jones" is still considered one of the strongest Marvel series ever. It won the Peabody Award and was also widely acclaimed by critics. The later seasons could not quite match its success, but the character herself and her legacy remained strong – partly because Krysten Ritter gave the role an unmistakable identity. At a time when many superhero series seemed interchangeable, "Jessica Jones" was a bold, cleverly written counter-model – and thus a real milestone for the genre.