Daredevil is getting further entrenched into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the character returning to Disney+ in his series very soon. But looking back on the arc of the character from the show, there are numerous decisions that he made that could be considered dumb, even if they were for the greater good.
Matt Murdock is incredibly intelligent and is led by a strong moral compass, but that doesn't mean that every choice is sensible. Many of these inclusions speak to the kind of man that Daredevil wants to be, and indicate how he can be an effective hero when his mind is completely clear of these foolish moves.
Facing The Punisher
The Punisher and Daredevil have starkly different methods when it comes to fighting crime. Matt Murdock is completely against killing in all circumstances, but the former soldier has no problem with dispatching his victims. Frank Castle sees it as the only way to get rid of crime.
They may take a different approaches, but ultimately they both fight for the same cause. It's not Matt's responsibility to look to control the Punisher considering they are both law-breaking vigilantes, and while they fought with one another more people were endangered. Ultimately, while Murdock is morally correct, it was a waste of time and resources to spend so long combating Castle.
Romance With Elektra
Elektra has the potential to be one of the best street-level heroes out there, but the teachings of the Hand have continuously corrupted her. Her shadowy background was something that Murdock was very aware of, but he couldn't avoid the dangerous attraction between the pair.
The chemistry is undeniable, but for a man who fights against crime and everything the Hand stands for, it's unfortunate that he also, stupidly, pursues a romance with one of their top assassins. It was always going to end in tragedy, and he would experience some form of betrayal.
Financial Decisions
Matt Murdock doesn't run a very tight ship when it comes to his business. Mainstream and diehard fans are familiar with the fact that Murdock is a lawyer and has a firm, which is shared with Foggy Nelson. However, Murdock feels bad about charging for his services, often accepting payment in some unusual forms.
That's ok for some customers, but Murdock ran the firm into the ground with a continued lack of cash flow. It was an unwise decision to not at least bring in a few clients that would be able to boost the profits of the organization so that he could help people long-term.
Faking His Death
Daredevil fell to the collapse in New York, getting buried under the rubble. The rest of the Defenders assumed that Matt had died in the disaster, but after being saved by the church, Daredevil decided to rid his world of Murdock in favor of the vigilante guise.
It meant that all his friends continued to believe that he was dead, with him taking great comfort in the fact that he was free of his regular life. It was a cruel move to make, especially for Karen and Foggy and of course, it all came crumbling down anyway, showing how silly the choice was.
Suiting Up As Daredevil
Was becoming a crime-fighting vigilante the best choice for a blind lawyer to make? He has the skill and the enhanced abilities, but there were other ways that he could help people in need. There are other superheroes out there and as a lawyer, Murdock is in such a unique position.
Compared to some of the other heroes who decide that they want to use their gifts, Mathew might have been more effective if he put his sole focus on his career, protecting the innocent. It's definitely up for debate, but the very existence of the devil of Hell's Kitchen could be the wrong choice.
Endangering His Friends
There are so many dangerous villains that Daredevil has had to face but despite the violence in his life, Matt has continued to have his friends close to him. He's allowed some of them to be used as bait, or for those like Claire Temple who are on the outside, he has brought them into the vigilante community when they were once very separate.
Every time Matt takes someone into that side of his life it proves to be a silly choice since they are almost always put directly in the face of danger. He doesn't always have an alternative idea, but when it can be avoided it really should be. That's why he hid from the world, but that didn't stop him from doing the same again once he returned.
Representing Spider-Man
Matt Murdock likes to keep the two sides of his life completely separate so that he can protect his secret identity. He doesn't usually take on high-profile cases, but instead protects the little guy. His decision to represent Spider-Man is certainly a misjudged one.
Questions are going to be raised as to why Murdock is so determined to protect superhero rights, and he already began to exhibit his gifts in front of Peter Parker, Aunt May, and Happy Hogan. It puts his law firm in hot water, with Damage Control potentially looking to sniff around.
Trusting Stick
Stick was always going to be an awful influence on Matt Murdock. The younger Daredevil wanted to find a path forward so that he could find a use in the world and learn some discipline. However, Stick wasn't the right person to trust, manipulating Murdock into a war.
While what Stick offered would have been very attractive and did allow for the superhero that is Daredevil to form, the stupid choice to trust this dangerous man ultimately changed Matt's life for the worse, forever. Fans would love to see the character return in the upcoming Disney+ series though, following on from the comics.
Returning To Black Suit
Daredevil was given a protective red suit, that was heavily armored. It gave him an edge in battle, continuing to shield the user from all kinds of weaponry and foes. It was severely damaged, but he simply wouldn't wait for it to be fixed or find an alternative solution.
Instead, he stupidly returned to his black suit again, which offers up no protection whatsoever. He's come a long way and while his newer appearances seemingly showcase that he has learned from these past mistakes, why on Earth he thought this cloth costume was useful is beyond most people.
Never Stays Down
It's a heroic trait that most characters in the Marvel Universe experience, but sometimes it's not always the smartest choice to keep fighting back. When Daredevil gets knocked down, he gets right back up again. Fans respect that about the character.
Sometimes it is wiser to live to fight another day though, but Murdock has caught himself in situations where he continues to battle on, even though he is clearly on the verge of death. For longevity as a hero, so that he can keep helping people, he has to understand his limits rather than blindly punching on.