After seeing Spider-Man: NWH I had the sudden urge to see Daredevil again and this show has aged incredibly well. Seeing how the current MCU shows handle themselves versus the Marvel Netflix shows is truly a night and day difference. There is a strange sense of Darkness/Maturity that the Disney+ shows lack that I never thought of until rewatching Daredevil, the same goes for Jessica Jones.
As with anything in the MCU, it remains connected directly referencing MCU events but being somewhat disconnected to the larger universe to its benefit.
Its 1st season is a binge-worthy look at the streets of New York's Hells kitchen and Vincent D'Onofrio's infamous portrayal of Kingpin, showing his iron grip on the city from the shadows while dealing with the rise of Daredevil himself. The second season while weaker than the others has its bright spots such as Jon Bernthal's The Punisher. A man who literally came back from the dead to exact vengeance on those who wronged him and his family, while cleaning up Hell's kitchen in his own way. Jon Bernthal is The Punisher and like D'Onofrio's Kingpin, I highly doubt he can ever be replaced. Season 2 also introduces Elektra, Daredevils old love interest alongside the hand storyline which are by far the most forgettable aspects of this season. Season 3 is its strongest yet and my personal favorite showing what happens to a broken and beaten Daredevil and his contemplation of hanging up the name for good. His recovery both slow and painful shows his will to keep going especially with the decision of putting Kingpin away or in the ground for good eating away at his consciousness.
Overall it's a solid watch and among the best of MCU Tv with irreplaceably iconic actors at the top of their roles.
However one thing is for certain, there isn't an actor alive that can play Daredevil better than Charlie Cox.
Because he’s a really good lawyer.
What a phenomenal show! Being a Marvel production, I fully expected something of quality, but my expectations were blown entirely out of the water. Daredevil has easily taken its place among my favorite shows currently on air and far surpasses the current lineup of comic book-based television properties (including Marvel's own Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.).
The cast is great. Charlie Cox brings emotional weight to Matt Murdock and an intimidating presence to his vigilante alter ego. Supporting players Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, and Rosario Dawson, all make their respective roles feel critical, never distracting or annoying. But it's Vincent D'Onofrio that really steals the spotlight as Wilson Fisk, bringing to life a villain who is not only vicious and truly terrifying, but also heartbreakingly pitiful.
Daredevil's writing separates it from the current crop of superhero television. The progression of the plot is well organized and dialog rarely (if ever) crosses that line into comic book corniness. You really get the sense that the show runners had a clear vision for where they wanted this freshman season to go, while still laying groundwork for future seasons. Never does it feel like you're just being strung along for bigger and better things to come next season. And the show doesn't constantly try to remind you of the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe, as any references to it are (usually) subtle.
But perhaps Daredevil's greatest strength is its cinematography. Fight sequences are expertly choreographed and coherent (not to mention brutally gritty), even rivaling those of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The production value is top notch, probably thanks to the refreshingly limited reliance on CGI. But what impressed me the most was the brave willingness to let the camera linger or even meander occasionally. Ending episode 2 with a minutes-long single take fight sequence had me speechless, and is a testament to the level of quality brought to the show.
Daredevil is a strong addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I think Marvel's partnership with Netflix could prove to be one of their best decisions regarding their television properties and I look forward to future shows like A.K.A. Jessica Jones and Luke Cage.
Season 1 started a bit slow and I was not sure in what way it would develop. With all the superhero movies and series going on, I was a bit sceptic if yet another series would be worth my time. Then I watched the linked series Jessica Jones and Daredevil more or less side by side. Not bad; I enjoyed it. Jessica Jones was a bit too much drama and too much psycho stuff for my taste, but my g.f. enjoyed it a lot with the strong woman in the lead and heck, overall I can say that it didn't bore me :)
Now season 2 has come and I just finished watching the last episode. It's been feeling a bit repetitive in the last few episodes and also extremely predictable. I wont give any spoilers, but the ending I could really see coming a mile away, even the side story about Frank and how everything comes together again at the end. Not extremely bad, considering it's a series and not a movie, but it could have been a tad little bit less totally obvious what would be happening. Some unexpected plot turns is what keeps things interesting... this season did not have any.
Also one additional point of criticism is that season 2 has become way too graphic. Cutting off hands, ripping throats, pulling out eyes, cutting into prisoners legs, very grapich torture on just about every single episode, putting Sai's into bad guys eyes... etc. Too much guys! Not needed to try to gross people out completely. Turn it down a notch please, ok?
However, I'm still looking forward to season 3 and the -sooner or later to be expected- formation of the Defenders. But I guess that wont be until at least 2017 as we're still lacking the introduction of Iron Fist, as far as I know. I dont believe this to be a spoiler, as most fans know about it and else a quick look around Google will tell you the (Netflix) Defenders being Daredevil, Jessico Jones, Lucas Cage(from Jessica Jones), Ironfist.
A man with a secret, a past – a man who cannot win everyone and everything, he falls, but gets up beaten and broken – more than once.
This is a story about Daredevil, Matt Murdock. This show have been in my hit list for some–time already, actually since it came out I've been always told to check it out, but only around of end of August 2019 I actually did it.
Couple of months have passed now, and I decided to continue to watch last episodes of season two, in general I wish to finish series. It have been always a burden for me that this have been unfinished and hidden from my view. To be honest I've have lost some sort of trust and expectations for super-hero series by watching Arrow when I was younger and dumber, also due to an Iron Fist.
But by giving it a second chance, it hit me, by looking from different point, it is something - something deeper than casual good and bad guy story to be told.
Don't get me wrong, its still there, but this time its not shown so blend, it has its temper.
However, I wouldn't say that it's great and everyone should see it, definitely not – it really depends on viewer.
Does it consist of long dialogues who sometimes makes no sense – yes, is everything dark and filmed in night – yes, does the combat scenes are to repetitive and take to long – yes, do these characters get proper sleep and breakfast – no.
In quick summary (tl;dr), if you enjoy dark-theme drama, with spice of super-hero's, this is it. This is it if you love that tings take slowly.
For myself I found Daredevil enjoyable, however, I cough myself casually doing other things and loosing interest in time, but we will see how season 2 two will leave me and how, if or when ill continue with season 3.
Review by Martin SestrimskiBlockedParent2021-12-13T15:30:21Z
l watched Daredevil back when it had 2 seasons, but postponed my watch of the third one for several years. Not for a particular reason, just poor scheduling I would say. It's a shame too, as the show was more-or-less cancelled - my favourite superhero TV series. A lot of time passed and I wondered if my fascination with "Daredevil" would hold up; I was a teenager who had much to see and was more easily impressed, whereas I am currently a growing adult who has a relatively stable grip on his tastes. I had fond memories of "Daredevil", but not quite that same adoration that I used to. Well, I am glad to state that it has gotten even better with the years, and is no doubt one of my favourite TV series of all time. An absolute masterpiece front-to-back, that sadly had even more potential to unleash.
Lawyer Matt Murdock, portrayed by Charlie Cox, stunts as masked vigilante Daredevil during the night in Hell's Kitchen. The gritty atmosphere is perfect for his character to shine. Daredevil is very much an antihero, and the series never tries to hide it. No one in their right mind would set out to do what Matt Murdock does, no matter how pure his intentions. Religion is a central aspect, and I applaud the complexity with which Matt's catholicism is represented here. The parallels between being the Devil of Hell's Kitchen and a man of God elevate the show to an artistic level of genuine humanity. If you wish to find symbolism done right, look no further. The dillemas Daredevil faces, his struggles maintaining all facets of his life, his past - everything haunts him, yet he finds ways to cope after many failures. This is why I love Daredevil, the same reason that he and Spider-man are my favourite superheroes. No more than regular people with superhuman abilities trying to make the world a better place, though Daredevil lacks the naivette a Spider-man story might have. Which makes its messages of hope and perseverance all the more poignant when they are present.
A superhero is only as good as their rogues' gallery, for the contrasting beliefs bring out extremes and hypocricies to the front. The amazing adaptation of Wilson Fisk, embodied by Vincent D'onofrio, serves as the primary antagonist of Daredevil. He's a cold, ruthless, calculating, occassionaly unhinged crime underlord with a stout build. His use of his physical prowess is rare however. Instead, it is his strategising abilities that fuel much of the show's suspense. Other great antagonists include John Bernthal's Punisher, who even got his own Netflix series due to the quality of his role; the threatening Bullseye, played by Wilson Bethel. These are only ones I can name off the top of my head. The second season delves more into comic book mythos and occassionaly veers off into some of the series' few weaker points (which are still incredible), but in general it is able to greatly compliment the realism with comic book spice.
The rest of the cast are nothing to scoff at either. Everyone has their own lives and beliefs, which will often clash and lead into many of the series' conflicts. Were it not for his friends, Daredevil could not be Matt Murdock. Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson) brings some light to the dark tone of the show, and serves as the most consistently grounded figure in a story filled with so many tormented souls. Karen Page sees great development along the course of three seasons, and I find Deborah Anwoll's performance quite great. I just wish the writers would cut down on her trauma somewhat; being on the verge of a mental breakdown 90% of the time gets a little exhausting to watch at some point. Still, I enjoy her character arc a lot and think she has much to bring here. Besides that, city officials, police officers, FBI, medics - people from many corners of society play a role here and build a much larger world for the plots to unfold.
The quality of "Daredevil" does not end with its writing, plot, and characters. The cinematography is gripping, particularly when it comes to fight scenes. As a matter of fact, this series is groundbreaking on this front. Some of its fights have become famous in their own right, notably the hallway scene. All done in one shot, featuring brutal brawls with a touch of acrobatics. It dances on the line between realism and superhero thrills, resorts to as few cuts as possible, and tells its story with each character's fighting style
The music fits rather well in here, with the Daredevil theme itself being a memorable motif. The intro is always a joy to watch as it builds up in intensity. The visuals are great as well, with a brooding red to set the tone.
Acting is at its finest, and must be complimented to no end. Charlie Cox is Daredevil, Vincent D'onofrio is Kingpin, John Bernthal is the Punisher, Elden Henson is Foggy, Élodie Yung is Elektra, so on and so forth. Intense emotions and elegant nuance feature across the entire cast, a key component to the show's success. It might just be the finest acting in a superhero adaptation; the line between actor and character is laid thin as everyone embodies who they represent.
"Daredevil" is in my eye one of the most underappreciated shows during the 10s' golden era of TV. It received rave reviews, but was a tad too niche compared to the big names of that time. Yet, I think this is the peak of the superhero genre in the medium, and an outstanding crime drama should you remove the association. I sincerely hope the team gets back and works on this show again, as it is clear they still had stories to tell in the vigilante supervision of Hell's Kitchen. If not, you have a satisfying three seasons of a broken man trying to do some good and holding on to his sanity, being very badass in the meantime. Because, ignoring all of my pretentious blabbering, this show never fails to deliver badassery. It is able to do so with a conscious approach.