The show features Elektra Natchios, a highly skilled martial artist, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, primarily members of the Hand.

Ben Urich, a canonically white character in the source comics, is portrayed by a Black actor. Additionally, Elektra Natchios, originally depicted as white (Greek), is portrayed by an actress of Cambodian descent.

The series portrays Catholicism as a profound and central aspect of Matt Murdock's character, providing his moral compass and a source of both strength and internal conflict. The Church and its clergy are depicted with respect, offering guidance and a moral framework within a dark world.