'Daredevil: Born Again': When the showrunner confirmed about Jessica Jones family: 'it’s pretty obvious who that is'

Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers and key details from the series 'Daredevil: Born Again'. Reader discretion is advised if you haven't watched it yet.


There was a lot at stake with Jessica Jones and her young daughter, Danielle, in ‘Daredevil: Born Again Season 2’ – and it was just getting started. Gearing up the fans, the pictures from the set of season 3 took over the internet. However, there was a persisting question about her that continued to make viewers scratch their heads: Who is Danielle's father?

Revisiting the mystery surrounding Jessica Jones

Reprising her role, Krysten Ritter joined the starcast of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ in the second season after her absence of seven years in the MCU, leading to a significant time jump. Now, she has a daughter. However, the family portrait was left incomplete, as the father was not revealed during the episode. Showrunner Dario Scardapane confirmed that the answer to this mystery is quite obvious.


“Well, in the story that we’re presently talking about, Danielle’s father, it’s pretty obvious who that is. And that connection has echoes through the corner of the world that we’re playing in,” he said. Moreover, he hinted, “So, without giving too much away – a lot has already been speculated on – having Jessica’s extended family and having Luke’s world expand as we move forward has been part of the plan since day one.” In the comics, Jessica Jones indeed has a daughter with Defender Luke Cage, adding to Scardapane’s statements.

The reveal: Who is Danielle’s father?

During the finale of ‘Daredevil: Born Again Season 2,’ Mike Colter’s Luke Cage makes a special appearance to reunite with Jessica Jones, according to The Direct. Their daughter, Danielle, quickly ran to him after he came home from his work trip. Moreover, he is said to play a significant role in the upcoming season. While the buzz around the third season exists, the release date has not been revealed yet, but it is expected to drop early next year.