Daredevil: Born Again is putting Matt (Charlie Cox) in a rough spot: He wants to be the best version of himself, the version that Foggy thought he could be. He wants to stop fighting people or putting on the suit, and instead bring people to justice the honest, old-fashioned way, by letting the law do its thing. That is well and good this being a show called Daredevil: Born Again, I dont believe him. But I want that for him if he wants it for himself. I just think he needs to be a better lawyer, then.[Ed. note: This post discusses the events of episode 3 of Daredevil: Born Again. Read on only if youre fine knowing them.]Episode 3 mostly revolves around the trial of Hector Ayala (Kamar de los Reyes), Matts client who has been accused of killing a cop. In fact, Hector was scuffling with plainclothes cops who didnt identify themselves and were manhandling a confidential informant, and one of the cops accidentally fell on the tracks in front of a train in the ensuing confusion. Its a tough look, and a tough case; Mayor Wilson Fisk (Vincent DOnofrio) is already against Matt, and now the cops are closing ranks against what they see as a cop killer. Theyre prepared to lie to make themselves look good and let the system work for itself.Which is why its bad that Matt comes so sloppy. Its a rough setback when the CI lies on the stand, saying he wasnt anywhere near the scene of the crime. But Matts audible revealing to the court that Hector is the vigilante White Tiger is completely misguided! For starters, hes the one who fought to get that line of questioning prohibited by the judge, which makes him look disorganized and impulsive. Its a character choice that could be made for Born Again, sure! But its not really feeling like Matts strongest stand.In the end, sure, he gets Hector off on the basis of character witnesses who can attest to all the good Hector has done as the White Tiger. But hes lucky that the judge didnt just declare a mistrial to let the prosecution run their case back, this time painting him as every bit the dangerous vigilante Mayor Fisk is pushing as part of his anti-vigilante agenda. And for all the good his defense of Hector did, all he really did was out the secret identity of a superhero. Without even asking Hector, Matt reveals his name, puts a target on his back, and then tells him that if hes acquitted hell have to just give up that life. Its not necessarily a bar violation, but its absolutely uncouth. And, ultimately, his choice gets Hector killed.Born Again has a good thing going for it so far the courtroom drama genre gives the show a natural flow and structure, and clearly lays out the red tape that the Red Devil constantly feels like he could cut through much more easily in costume. Its a great way of showing how Matt is working within the system in a way that constantly exposes him to its limitations. But there are better ways for Matt to try to push for justice through legal means, and better ways for Born Again to make Matts fight against the establishment feel worthwhile. Matts efforts to go straight may be doomed in the long run, but itd help if it felt like he knew what he was doing.Daredevil: Born Again is now streaming on Disney Plus. New episodes premiere every Tuesday at 6 p.m. PDT/9 p.m. EDT.