You may have assumed that you knew Karen Page, well, think twice. In Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, the character receives an immense upgrade. Karen Page is returning in a major way, after remaining largely in the background in Season 1. Dario Scardapane, the showrunner, has repurposed Deborah Ann Woll’s character and made her a key figure in the struggle that Daredevil faces against Kingpin and his rule over New York City.This is not merely about increased screen time. Karen will also possess her purpose and choices. Scardapane and Ann Woll collaborated to make Karen a stronger and more independent character, pushing and reflecting Matt Murdock in new folds. Look forward to a more mature and bold Karen, and even a greater influence on Hell’s Kitchen in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.Karen Page’s big shift in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2Karen Page was hardly going to feature in the initial Daredevil: Born Again plans. That was almost intentional. However, the showrunner insisted on retaining her, as the story would not be complete without her. In Season 2, Karen will no longer be a mere spectator in the life of Matt Murdock. She will assist in the progression of the story. In a recent interview with SFX Magazine / CinemaBlend, Dario Scardapane revealed:“When I came into season one, and Karen was originally not a big part of the narrative – or no part of it at all – I was like, ‘Guys, guys, guys, we can’t do that!’ Karen’s got to be a part of this world for a lot of reasons, and we didn’t have as much of her as I would have liked in season one.”The Daredevil: Born Again writers concentrated on who Karen actually is: not just a friend or love interest, but a powerful and self-reliant voice. She will not come just to make jokes and help. This version of Karen will take concrete decisions, will affect significant events and will challenge Matt both morally and psychologically. The show assures her a more active and deeper role, without disrespecting her history.Scardapane also told CinemaBlend,“In season two, the evolution of Karen Page feels so on path with everything that’s come before. In my mind – and in Debs’s mind – she’s never been a sidekick; she’s never been a girlfriend. She’s always been somebody who both mirrors and pushes Murdock – not always in the best way. This version of Karen Page is a blast. It’s a curveball that you haven’t seen before. The great thing is we got to talk to her about it in season one, before we started getting into the real nitty-gritty of season two. Her input adds to what we do in the writers’ room and by the time you come out at the end you’re like, ‘Whoa, this actually makes sense!’ I think fans are really going to dig this Karen Page.”Curveballs and chemistry View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhat is different this time about Karen? The showrunner says that she is not merely a love interest anymore, or simply a lawyer, or a sidekick for that matter. She has now been turned into a character who proactively transforms the narrative. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 not only has Karen react to the events that occur, but she also has an active participation in creating them together with Daredevil.This introduces new relationships, conflict with Matt, and decisions that will have an impact on the struggle against the increasing influence of Wilson Fisk. The showrunner also explains that her discussions with actress Deborah Ann Woll have also brought out new dimensions for the character.Do not undervalue Karen Page. Her appearance in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 will not only excite the long-term fans, but also the new audience.For more such insights on Daredevil: Born Again, keep following SoapCentral.