As a newspaper editor during the day hours, I probably have a greater interest in Ben Urich’s storyline as his fight against the slow death of newspapers in an increasingly digital moderation is even more in vain than Matt Murdock’s quest to clean up Hell’s Kitchen. It’s what made the death of journalism subplot hit […]
We’ve got four more episodes to go, but I’m calling it now. ‘Speak of the Devil’ will be the best of the season. Sure, there’s the obligatory geek-out moment of Matt Murdock actually calling himself Daredevil and wearing his more traditional red outfit, but the remaining four will have really bring it to top the […]
When viewers step back and reflect on this season, ‘Stick’ will likely stand out as a fan favorite. Hard to imagine it not being thought of as a series standout though as it details how young Matt Murdock learned how to hone his senses thanks to the not-so kindly guidance of his own Obi-Wan Kenobi […]
Six episodes down and the show refuses to let up and toss in a random lousy episode to make sure we’re paying attention. ‘Condemned’ was notable as it provided the first direct contact between Daredevil and his nemesis, Wilson Fisk, laying the groundwork for what should be an intense second half of the season. For […]
For three episodes Wilson Fisk may as well have been Keyser Söze for the fear and underlined threat his name implied. Even his fellow criminal allies and most trusted lieutenant have warned others not to say his name. Unlike The Candyman, apparently just saying Wilson Fisk once is enough to sign your death warrant. In episode […]
‘Daredevil’ continues to paint the darkest portrayal of a Marvel Cinematic hero yet in a tension-packed episode that gives courtroom drama new meaning and finally reveals the dreaded face running the criminal operations in Hell’s Kitchen. For the brutality that bookends ‘A Rabbit in a Snowstorm,’ the bulk of the episode is spent creating a […]