What Happens to Muse & Heather in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7?

Does Muse die in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7? The intense installment leaves fans reeling after a shocking confrontation puts multiple lives at risk and shifts the power dynamics in Hell’s Kitchen. As secrets unravel and violence erupts, questions mount about who survives—and who doesn’t.

Here’s what really happened to Muse, Heather Glenn’s role in the chaos, and how Fisk turned tragedy into political opportunity.

Does Muse die in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7 and how?

Yes, Muse dies in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7.

After abducting Heather Glenn and preparing to kill her, Muse is shot multiple times by Heather during a violent confrontation, collapsing onto a white sheet in his studio and dying instantly. His body, soaked in blood and lying in his art setup, becomes “his own twisted art.”

Muse, revealed to be Bastian Cooper, had been attending therapy sessions with Heather Glenn after meeting her at a book signing in Episode 2. His obsession with her leads to a deadly encounter when she realizes he is the serial killer. During the attack, Daredevil intervenes and fights Muse. Heather ultimately shoots and kills him in self-defense. Afterward, Fisk and his Anti-Vigilante Task Force take credit for stopping Muse, falsely claiming responsibility to serve their own political agenda.

Does Heather Glenn die in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 7?

No, Heather Glenn does not die in Episode 7. Muse seriously wounds her during the abduction, but Daredevil stabilizes her before the police arrive, allowing her to survive the ordeal.

After Heather discovers Muse’s identity during a therapy session, he takes her hostage and ties her up in her office. He prepares to kill her, but Daredevil breaks in just in time. A brutal fight follows, giving Heather the chance to grab her gun and shoot Muse multiple times. She collapses from blood loss, but Matt Murdock quickly stabilizes her.

The episode ends with Heather alive and Muse dead. Wilson Fisk’s administration suppresses the truth and falsely credits the Anti-Vigilante Task Force with stopping Muse.