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[MMaRsu]

Is that what we supposed to take away?

Uhh its not obvious enough?

Brian Fellows I disagree but eh. He was amazing in Men in Black and FMJ tho

 

[inky]

People are complaining about the pace? Must not have watched Game of Thrones haha

Is Dani in Westeros yet? ;P

 

[AEREC]

Tried to watch the first episode based off all the glowing reviews but it just didnt grab me. Felt the opening dialogue from DD was cheesey and the foggy nelson character is anoying and awkward.

Ill give it a few more episodes...but maybe I was expecting too much from this show.

 

[J10]

I don't think Fisk is autistic. He just grew up emotionally and socially stunted.

 

[graffix13]

The fight scenes were okay, but nothing came close to what they pulled off in episode 2. They set the bar a bit high early on.

Hmm just finished Ep. 2 last night. So you're telling me that it's all downhill from here when it comes to the action scenes? Shame.

Anyways, I enjoyed Ep. 2. I love Rosario and I'm hoping she's the romantic interest for Matt instead of the average (IMO) Ann Woll.

 

[90TilInfinity]

Woll is perfect casting. She looks like a future heroin addict.

lol, I thought something was wrong with me for thinking this. Like, she's gorgeous, but

Spoiler

in those early episodes (and when she got really depressed, making that "harder stuff" reference) you got a real sense that they were gonna go down that route

.

 

[inky]

Hmm just finished Ep. 2 last night. So you're telling me that it's all downhill from here when it comes to the action scenes? Shame.

Anyways, I enjoyed Ep. 2. I love Rosario and I'm hoping she's the romantic interest for Matt instead of the average (IMO) Ann Woll.

I can think of at least another 2 fights that are just as good. Just for different reasons.

 

[iirate]

lol, I thought something was wrong with me for thinking this. Like, she's gorgeous, but

Spoiler

in those early episodes (and when she got really depressed, making that "harder stuff" reference) you got a real sense that they were gonna go down that route

.

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There are also hints that some of the darker stuff from the comics may also be written into her past on the show.

 

[Cindro]

I am absolutely *loving* this series. I got into the Daredevil comics a few months before the show came out to learn more about the character, and I'm so glad I did - this show is packed with references and a genuine sincerity in how it approaches the Daredevil mythos.

I've only watched the first 5 episodes, because I've been relatively busy since it came out - but I'm binging the rest of it this weekend. Can't wait.

I love how this show actually justifies it's dark tone by having visceral violence. So many shows/movies/stories that go for grim these days do themselves a disservice because there's such a disjoint from the atmosphere they try to present, and the neutered, PG-13 framework their forced to operate within.

I'm really liking the nuances to Kingpin's personality so far too.

I'm not sold on the shots of the red suit I've seen in advertisements, though - it looks far less intimidating than the all black outfit with the awesome bandanna covering the top half of Matt's face. The red suit just seems kind of - dull. I was at least hoping the horns would be more pronounced and the eyes would have some sort of red or white piece covering them to make him look more ethereal. Here's to hoping it looks better in motion, though!

 

[Toa TAK]

Audio Descriptions are excellent. Good on Netflix for doing this.

 

[Bleepey]

Watched the finale, my word some of the shots were shit. Also, at times I got the feeling Daredevil was a subpar hero since he so often got his asskicked.

 

[Cindro]

Watched the finale, my word some of the shots were shit. Also, at times I got the feeling Daredevil was a subpar hero since he so often got his asskicked.

I'm on episode 6, but - would you rather have Daredevil be completely invincible and inexplicably never get hit?

 

[hamchan]

Watched the finale, my word some of the shots were shit. Also, at times I got the feeling Daredevil was a subpar hero since he so often got his asskicked.

He's definitely a subpar hero compared to the rest of the heroes in this universe.

 

[Jest Chillin]

He's definitely a subpar hero compared to the rest of the heroes in this universe.

Not compared to the non-enhanced ones. He's about on par or better than SHIELD/HYDRA agents. The handful that might be better have much more extensive training and the use of high tech gadgets.

 

[Cindro]

He's definitely a subpar hero compared to the rest of the heroes in this universe.

I guess it depends on how you define "subpar". So far, the show seems to be doing a great job at grounding the story in a way that presents Matt's extreme abilities within the limitations of his own stubborn ideologies and lack of the more outlandish tech/superpowers that other MCU heroes have.

 

[BronsonLee]

I wish the season had ended after episode 10.

 

[VAD]

Just finished the series. D'Onofrio really is the definitive Kingpin, what a great actor, he managed to sell the conflict between the romantic side of Fisk and his lust for power.

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Shocked that Urich died, he is an enormous asset to DD in the comics. Also shocked that Karen lived and killed Wesley.

I agree with the criticisms that the show felt long at times, It seems they held back some things for season 2 (

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What about Stick? The hand? Bullseye? Betsy?

).
The cast was great, the friendship between Foggy and Matt was believable thanks to their respective actors. Ben was as badass as an old reporter can be, etc...

It's a great serie overall and I eagerly expect to see the next seasons!

 

[Bleepey]

They

Spoiler

killed

off too many people. They blew their load IMO. Now to the spoiler thread.

Late season spoilers.

 

[Spieler Eins]

I held off with this series because I'm not very fond of all these Marvel movies recently (and in general, excluding maybe Blade and other curiosities), with even the hyped ones like Avengers leaving me cold. Now I'm 6 episodes into this. And all I gotta say is:
Hot fucking DAMN.

 

[kirblar]

On episode 4 of my rewatch. Man the

Spoiler

taxi warehouse scene

is good. I swear, this show does a better Batman than any live action Batman.

And the weakest part of the entire show is when it goes (E13)

Spoiler

full movie batman at the very end.

Really hope they take some notes/lessons from that in how they approach next season.

 

[Dalek]

Episode 10, I loved seeing flashbacks to

Spoiler

Matt and Foggy's college days.

Foggy Nelson is one of my favorite comic characters and thus episode brought a smile to my face.

 

[Brian Fellows]

Was he? That was the first time I saw him, then FMJ. Enjoyed him a lot on that show.

Well I hated him. But I'm a hater so maybe he wasn't THAT bad.

And really now that I think about it it was as much how his character was written as it was his acting.

Either way he was awesome as Fisk.

 

[Sadist]

I'm going to start with ep 10

I don't want this show to end.

I do think D'onofrio tries a bit too hard with Wilson's voice.

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

I held off with this series because I'm not very fond of all these Marvel movies recently (and in general, excluding maybe Blade and other curiosities), with even the hyped ones like Avengers leaving me cold. Now I'm 6 episodes into this. And all I gotta say is:
Hot fucking DAMN.

lol

 

[Dalek]

I'm going to start with ep 10

I don't want this show to end.

I do think D'onofrio tries a bit too hard with Wilson's voice.

Yeah I was thinking that last night as well.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Finished the series this morning. Really enjoyed it overall. Charlie Cox was extremely likable as Matt and the fight scenes were great. Can't wait for season 2.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Amazing show btw, Just fnished watching it. Definitely one of the best things Marvel has done to date. Show spoiler:

Spoiler

Killing off Urich was very interesting.

From a comics perspective:

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It's even more interesting. I hope it means Page gets to stay alive at least for a long time. Like her and like her casting.

 

[Pikma]

Just wanted to say: I'm loving this shit.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Amazing show btw, Just fnished watching it. Definitely one of the best things Marvel has done to date. Show spoiler:

Spoiler

Killing off Urich was very interesting.

From a comics perspective:

Spoiler

It's even more interesting. I hope it means Page gets to stay alive at least for a long time. Like her and like her casting.

I couldn't believe it either. Most surprising scene of the series.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I couldn't believe it either. Most surprising scene of the series.

Same, it was pretty shocking and it kinda sucked at first but now I kind of enjoy the thought that we may be getting a mostly completely original story.

 

[zero_suit]

Honestly, I thought this was going to be terrible before release. Fortunately, Daredevil has exceeded all my expectations and it's the best superhero show atm. The uneasiness I felt in some of Fisk's scenes reminded me of Lorne Malvo (Fargo) a little.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Just finished episode 13, what a series. I really hope there is a season 2, be kind of dumb not to after the reception its getting so far. That end fight scene was truly epic.

 

[massivekettle]

Currently watching episode 12.

Only weakness I see so far (aside from Foggy being an annoying douchebag) is that Daredevil appears to be quite weak himself. Not quite what I expected from a superhero. Even Arrow would whoop his ass.

Is Daredevil ever going to get stronger and smarter? Otherwise, I just don't see how he will take down anyone by himself?!

 

[PreFire]

Same, it was pretty shocking and it kinda sucked at first but now I kind of enjoy the thought that we may be getting a mostly completely original story.

Spoiler

I was shocked but happy at the same time. The prick tried to be smooth and shit and the show threw a curveball by actually having her grab it and shooting the fucker, repeatedly. He's an ultimate scumbag, but he was loyal

 

[PreFire]

Currently watching episode 12.

Only weakness I see so far is that Daredevil appears to be quite weak himself.

Is Daredevil ever going to get stronger and smarter? Otherwise, I just don't see how he will take down anyone by himself?!

This is a list of his weaknesses from superherodb.com

Daredevil's Weaknesses

Radar Sense Limitations

Daredevil is unable to discern pictures or video images, and he can only guess at colors based on the amount of heat they are absorbing or reflecting. If anyone or anything is not emitting anything that would trigger his heightened senses Daredevil wouldn't be able to detect it, such as Mysterio's hallucinogenic toxin, which was devoid of taste or smell, or prior to his capture by the F.B.I., when a sniper bullet fired outside the range of his sense of hearing was able to badly injure him.

Radar Sense Disruption

Daredevil's superhuman senses render him extraordinarily vulnerable to excessive sound, odors, etc., which can temporarily weaken his Radar Sense or if he is bombarded by too much sound at once, Daredevil can easily be immobilized, which causes him great pain and leaves him disoriented. Once the disruptive effects wear off, Daredevil's Radar Sense is able to return to its normal calibration.

Non-Superhuman Physical Conditioning

As Daredevil's powers do not give him any kind of superhuman physical ability, Daredevil is as susceptible to physical injury and disease as any other normal human, often having to rely more on strategy than strength when up against a superhuman opponent.

Blindness

Daredevil is blind. While his Radar Sense helps him navigate, this becomes a problem for Daredevil to navigate and track his opponent when his heightened senses are scrambled or can't detect anything which diminishes Daredevil's ability to be able to fight back when in the middle of a battle.

So no, he doesn't get superhuman strength. It's ok thought because he's a master martial artist and stick expert, and his senses are all enhanced. He will be smarter down the line

 

[massivekettle]

This is a list of his weaknesses from superherodb.com



So no, he doesn't get superhuman strength. It's ok thought because he's a master martial artist and stick expert, and his senses are all enhanced. He will be smarter down the line

Thanks, that's comprehensive. But there's a problem when a guy like Fisk is able to pummel anyone without breaking a sweat. Doesn't make it convincing that Daredevil can take him or anyone else (remotely strong) down.

EDIT: Just saw - he got schooled by Gao.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

The true disappointment is that we'll probably never see a classic spider-man/daredevil team up on this show.

 

[Sadist]

Just finished the series.

Amazing. Best thing Marvel did on tv.

 

[jtb]

Very fun show. Rough ride, (Karen, Foggy are anchors...) but the violence and earnest performance from Cox really sell this show.

Gotta have way less Karen next season and way more Claire.

 

[Anbokr]

karen was legit

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

karen was legit

loved deborah ann woll in true blood and love her here. More Karen!

 

[RPGCrazied]

I have to agree with people in here saying Foggy was the worst character. I mostly didn't like his humor. Is he a character from the comic book? Haven't read much of the daredevil ones, so I wouldn't know. If he is, is he being funny(or trying to be) in it, or is that a new thing for the TV show?

 

[Quick]

I have to agree with people in here saying Foggy was the worst character. I mostly didn't like his humor. Is he a character from the comic book? Haven't read much of the daredevil ones, so I wouldn't know. If he is, is he being funny(or trying to be) in it, or is that a new thing for the TV show?

Foggy is Matt's best friend and business partner in the comics, exactly like in the show.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Foggy is Matt's best friend in the comics.

I really should start reading them. I really love the show despite this character. Maybe a different actor would have been better. *shrug*

 

[Pai Pai Master]

I dunno I thought he was pretty spot-on as Foggy. Foggy's not the kinda guy I could see being best friends with but he and Matt are super bros and its endearing.

 

[SoilBreak]

I dunno I thought he was pretty spot-on as Foggy. Foggy's not the kinda guy I could see being best friends with but he and Matt are super bros and its endearing.

Yeah I wasn't sure about him in the first episode, but I thought he gotten better as the show went on.

 

[jtb]

Foggy's biggest problem was that most of his witty banter wasn't particularly funny or sharp. Or organic. It felt written and still fell flat. Even if they were going for the endearing bumbling sidekick who's secretly not actually funny kind of thing, it still grated after two or three episodes.

 

[Radec]

Finally finished it.

Amazing series.

I love the costume.

 

[flaxknuckles]

So I've seen 4 episodes so far and this show is really boring, there is almost no tension in the fights and they aren't that interestingly shot (unlike Banshee, which is glorious). There are no interesting characters so the slower pacing is maddening (unlike Better Call Saul where it's fun to see Jimmy evolve). Plus, the show doesn't feel like it's leading into anything interesting. And Kingpin is just a insecure chubby, baby-faced dude and not at all this huge intimidating figure he's supposed to be.

And i've only read maybe thirty issues of Daredevil comics split between Bendis and Waid's runs so the violence Matt commits is really off surprising. He's straight up stabbing people in the eyeballs and throwing them off buildings and shit except he never seals the deal. Just makes me want a Punisher TV show.

 

[Secret_asian_man]

I have two episodes left! Almost done!
Really liking it