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Warning: This article contains spoilers for “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2, Episode 3 – “The Scales & the Sword.”
In the gripping third episode of “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2, titled “The Scales & the Sword,” viewers find Jack Duquesne, portrayed by Tony Dalton, in a precarious situation. Held at an undisclosed Anti-Vigilante Task Force facility, Jack faces what is essentially a predetermined trial. Accused of being the vigilante known as Swordsman, he is once again confined to a row of cramped holding cells reminiscent of the series’ first season finale. However, Daredevil, played by Charlie Cox, has no intention of leaving him or the other captives behind. He daringly infiltrates the compound with a plan to liberate them.
Outside, Karen Page, played by Deborah Ann Woll, anxiously awaits. Meanwhile, inside, Jack rises to the occasion, becoming Daredevil’s right-hand man during the breakout. As tensions reach a boiling point, fans are treated to one of Daredevil’s signature hallway battles. For the first time, Jack showcases his combat skills as Swordsman, though still not in full costume. The only glimpse of him in costume remains a grainy video clip teased since the initial season.
Despite lacking his full regalia, Jack’s combat prowess leaves no doubt about his capabilities as a formidable vigilante. His journey towards becoming Swordsman has been hinted at since his introduction in “Hawkeye,” and “Daredevil: Born Again” has continuously dropped hints about his alter ego. The episode’s title alone serves as a nod to his transformation, cementing his status within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Regardless, Jack is now legally considered to be Swordsman, and proves to be very much an MCU vigilante-level threat with his melee weapon proficiency. Let’s face it: Jack has been teased to become Swordsman ever since “Hawkeye,” and “Daredevil: Born Again” has sprinkled so many not-so-subtle clues about his vigilante status (just look at this episode’s name, for instance) that it’s effectively confirmed.
We’ve already seen what Jack Duquesne can do
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Jack Duquesne seemed like he would turn out to be a major villain when he made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut on “Hawkeye.” This, of course, was by design. Casting Tony Dalton — known for portraying the bone-chilling villain Lalo Salamanca on “Better Call Saul” — as the character, whose comic book incarnation is Clint Barton’s (Jeremy Renner) mentor and adversary, was a clever red herring. In the end, Jack not only turned out to be a gentleman figure who’s unlikely to contribute to any Marvel Television profanity records for “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2, but he actually proved himself as one of the genuinely nicest characters in the MCU.
Although “The Scales & the Sword” marks the first time MCU Jack Duquesne has fought antagonists after being legally deemed to be the Swordsman, we have actually seen him in action before. In “Hawkeye,” he deftly duels Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), and he later uses his fencing skills to defeat a few Tracksuit Mafia goons. It’s that latter fight, in fact, that gives him the idea that vigilantism might be enjoyable. Perhaps now that the cat seems to be fully out of the bag we’ll get some better shots of Jack donning that Swordsman costume in the refined and confident second season of “Daredevil: Born Again.”
