Let’s take a look at the plot:
Matt Murdock, a successful lawyer, loses his sight as a child after a radioactive substance splashes into his eyes during an accident. In exchange for his loss of vision, his other senses are heightened, and Murdock constantly pushes himself both mentally and physically.
With his hearing becoming remarkably acute, Murdock uses his ears like a radar to visualize everything around him. Coupled with exceptional combat skills, Matt Murdock becomes someone you definitely wouldn’t want to cross paths with as a criminal.
Hell’s Kitchen, where he grew up, has seen crime rates skyrocket. After his father was killed by mafia leader Kingpin when he was young, Murdock chose to fight crime as a lawyer. However, he soon realizes that the justice system is insufficient against the mafia. Murdock takes it upon himself to bring justice to Hell’s Kitchen, which has become a playground for gangs and criminals.
Matt Murdock, now an expert fighter, becomes a lawyer by day, fighting crime through the legal system, and Daredevil by night, battling injustice with his own methods.
Now, let's take a look at the cast:
Charlie Cox, whom many of us know from Stardust, fits the role of Daredevil so well that I can’t imagine anyone else playing the character—it would feel totally wrong. He’s excellent in the role.Deborah Ann Woll, whom True Blood fans may recognize, portrays a character who constantly finds herself in trouble but is driven and determined once she starts an investigation, refusing to give up until it’s resolved. Her performance is admirable.
Elden Henson, known for his role in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and 2, plays Murdock’s closest ally. We’ve lost count of how many times he’s saved Daredevil’s life, although it hasn’t been without its complications. Their relationship definitely experiences some bumps.
Vincent D'Onofrio, who we recently saw in Jurassic World, is phenomenal as the villain. He bears a striking resemblance to the exaggerated portrayal of Wilson Fisk from the comics (we all know how over-the-top comic book characters can be). He fits the role perfectly.
Ayelet Zurer, who played Lara-El in Man of Steel (Superman’s real mother), portrays Wilson Fisk’s delicate love interest in Daredevil. Although her character starts out hesitant, their relationship develops into something beautiful and artistic later on. Watching them together, you can’t help but wonder why we don’t experience the same kind of love in real life!
Let’s move on to the review:
For this season, there’s not much to criticize, though I must admit there are some slow parts. If you’re someone who expects constant action, you might find these moments boring. The show is set in a place called Hell’s Kitchen, located in New York City. But this isn’t the colorful New York you might imagine—it’s more like the city’s dark side. The atmosphere is heavy, but not too heavy (it’s not like Batman v. Superman, for example). There are even some moments that make you laugh.
Matt, poor guy, ends up battered and beaten by the end of almost every episode. You really feel for him. He has no special powers, no rapid healing abilities, but he’s dedicated to his cause. You have to admire him.
We finally see his red costume in the season finale, but it’s not fully red—it’s not the bright, fiery red costume from the comics. And that’s a good thing, because that kind of costume would have clashed with the show’s atmosphere. It would’ve ruined the vibe.
Now, we can’t help but acknowledge Wilson Fisk’s habit of making his lady an omelette every morning. It’s sweet, but why just omelettes? Come on, man, make something else, or at least order something different! Why are you living like a college student? Dude, you know there’s something called the internet where you can look up recipes, right? Just saying.
The fight scenes are incredibly well-done and realistic. All the fights are evenly matched, and just because Matt is the main character doesn’t mean he gets special treatment. He gets his face bashed in, he gets stabbed—it’s raw, and that’s probably one of the show’s biggest draws.
With the second season already airing, it doesn’t seem like it will take long for the show to be renewed for a third season. After the disappointment of the 2003 film, it looks like Marvel is going to milk this series for all it’s worth.
We absolutely loved it. Watch it, and recommend it to others. See you in the review for Season 2.
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