Pretty sure we’ve mentioned how successful Netflix has been with its original content, and Daredevil season two is no exception. The show’s first season was well-received by both critics and fans alike. It was more about the performances and development of the main characters. Season two, on the other hand, is absolutely brutal. And since Netflix likes to let viewers watch each season on a binge, we can dive into a few details without spoiling the entire show.
You’d think it would start off slow just like any other show on television, but the pacing of the current season is brilliant. We’re surprised by the immediate impact of Frank Castle aka The Punisher, played by Jon Bernthal. Bernthal delivers the best performance of his career as The Punisher. In fact, the consensus is that, he pretty much steals the show with his magnificent portrayal as Frank Castle. Let’s not take anything away from the core characters of this show, however. Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock aka Daredevil, remains as the spearhead of the story for obvious reasons. Cox only improves in this season and stays solid as the main lead.
Debarah Ann Woll as Karen Page continues to provide a wonderful supporting role, while Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson) is possibly the most improved of the lot. However, the next shocker would come in the form of Elektra, played by the talented Elodie Yung. She’s no household name, but you will wish she was. But Yung is no spring chicken, she’s had her share of Hollywood blockbusters. From the get-go, Yung embodies the pure femme fatale with her seductive and menacing behaviour. She’s like that dangerously sexy and desirable being you know is bad for you, yet you still want her.
The new season brings a storm of raw action that is slightly balanced off by some hearts strings being pulled at the perfect moments. The latter was surprisingly stretched out by Frank Castle, after his first couple of altercations with Daredevil. The show has done a wonderful job in character development and dialogue between the main characters. It’s amazing what a proper team can achieve in 13, one-hour, episodes. And the interesting fact about all of this is that they have become the best comic book/superhero show on television on a humbling budget. It goes to show that you don’t need to go over the top in order to produce a successful project that can be enjoyed by the masses.
If you’ve seen the first season, you would have appreciated one of the best fight scenes in years during the single shot hallway scene. Well, this season, they’ve taken it to a level higher. Without giving too much away, think The Raid on a stairwell. Watch your step folks, the kitchen is sweltering and the floors are wet. The sophomore season is a huge success, bettering the show’s premiere season.
