Reviews

I have been waiting (impatiently) for season two of Daredevil and although it delivered again, I almost did not watch the entire series. Why? Because it started morphing into something similar and annoying as *that* other show; the guy in green who shoots *things*.

Naturally, I want Matt and Karen to hit it off, fall in love, blah, blah, blah but although it would be nice if Matt and Karen settled down and popped out little Daredevils while Nelson and Murdock became a successful law firm and Matt kicked butt every night in Hell's Kitchen, as a writer I acknowledge the need for tension and conflict in a story.

I admit I am a sentimentalist at heart, but I usually grumble at generic love scenes but the Daredevil *crew* orchestrated them beautifully. The budding romance (Pardon the cliché.) between Matt and Karen (That scene when Matt runs his finger up Karen's rain- spattered arm...{{{Shivers}}}.) And grudgingly including a minimal graphic sex scene in Matt's past. *Wrong* woman, but sensually and tastefully done.

Enter Elektra. The gorgeous, narcissistic, superhuman, killing machine who (groan) shared an intimate past with Matt. Brava to Elodie Yung for her flawless performance; this witch has a sense of humor and it appears she is coming back...I suspect more badass than ever. But, when she entered the story I thought: here we go with the irritating love triangle. I began to tire of the story after several (Grrr!) episodes spotlighting Elektra hence, came the point when I was ready to ditch the rest of the series.

Jon Bernthal gave an absolute, spectacular performance as Frank Castle/The Punisher, but the actor that changed my mind from clicking out of Netflix, and in my opinion revived the show, was the reappearance of Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk.

Scott Glenn deserves accolades as Stick, Matt and Elektra's mentor. For the younger viewers who may not recognize him should look up his filmography. Quite impressive.

My last critical remark points to the repetitive fight scenes with the ninjas; after a while, it gets old. I have to remind myself that the show is based on the comic book and audiences, particularly Americans (except me :), seem to be habituated to graphic violent/action scenes.

Nevertheless, I still so adore the three actors who once again carry the show with their superb performances; Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson. The casting director(s) did something so very right by choosing these outstanding actors to fill the top three roles in Daredevil. I look forward to season three, but please do not drag out the relationship between Matt and Karen. Sigh, but I know you will.