Finished season 1. The ending was pretty good. I hope they leave Kingpin alone for a long while. I got bored of his character by the end. I thought Ben's death was handled well but Wesley's death was a total, out of character, convenient for the story, unbelievable kind of tv moment. There were some low points but overall it was a solid first season.
Marvel's Daredevil |OT| Legally Blind *spoilers for all of S1*
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What about fucking Leland?
One of the few times 'corrupt businessman' has worked in a superhero franchise.
MuddyDonut
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He was fantastic. Very sad to see him go.
Stupid-ass Karen should've died since she was the one who tricked him into going to the nursing home. I'm still mad about it.
Exactly. They make it hard to like Karen's character sometimes.
They built up ben's character so much and the heart felt scenes with his wife...not meant to go out like that man damn.
Him being alive would serve a bigger purpose for the show than killing him. I wonder if they regret it. Probably not.
Oh yah Wesley was awesome too. Sad to see him go.
graffix13
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I need this. Now.
Hot damn. I need to see the emblem.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Dude's got a military haircut.
Nice. Reminds me of Year One Frank
Nice. Reminds me of Year One Frank
BlackGhost
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I feel like he's about to be great as the punisher :")
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Some fan art Bernthal retweeted;
NotTheGuyYouKill
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dark_inferno
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No they wont. The skull is the most important thing about him. If they drop the skull its like having Daredevil with a pink outfit, nunchucks and not being blind.
Also that haircut is cool and maybe fits his background better. Also it can grow back over the season.
A Link to the Past
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Is Daredevil good for someone who doesn't like superhero films/TV where the genre is JUST superhero?
alexandros
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I think so, yeah. It has a lot of other cool elements.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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I hope they play up some Travis Bickle vibes
I'd say yes, but you should watch the pilot and judge for yourself. If that doesn't convince you, nothing will.
Just finished the series. I liked it overall. Liked the tone. There were a few things I didn't quite like, though. It got a bit weird with the fucking ninja dudes and Stick. Thought Stick was a bit much with his whole... schtick about the impending war or whatever. Got too comic book-y, I suppose.
Fisk was a great villain, and I loved the casting overall.
I also really didn't like the fight scenes. They have like no impact at all. The ending fight in particular was kind of bad. For all intents and purposes Fisk should have been all kinds of broken around his entire face and he's still talking? Ok... That and it was kind of hilarious Daredevil hit him like 8 times with those sticks and then he talks and he has to put him out by dropping the sticks an punching him instead.
Overall I suppose that's a bit of a minor complaint. I'm a bit worried about next season. I really hate the whole superhero ensemble cast bullshit they seem to be pulling nowadays and hearing they're shoving a bunch of other people into this one has me kind of on edge about it, but we'll see. I'll still watch it for sure. Definitely think the guy playing Punisher could be cool.
I'd say yes. I'm not terribly into superhero films (outside of batman), but I liked Daredevil. There are a few moments that were kind of silly and superhero-y, but for the most part it's pretty grounded.
Fisk was a great villain, and I loved the casting overall.
I also really didn't like the fight scenes. They have like no impact at all. The ending fight in particular was kind of bad. For all intents and purposes Fisk should have been all kinds of broken around his entire face and he's still talking? Ok... That and it was kind of hilarious Daredevil hit him like 8 times with those sticks and then he talks and he has to put him out by dropping the sticks an punching him instead.
Overall I suppose that's a bit of a minor complaint. I'm a bit worried about next season. I really hate the whole superhero ensemble cast bullshit they seem to be pulling nowadays and hearing they're shoving a bunch of other people into this one has me kind of on edge about it, but we'll see. I'll still watch it for sure. Definitely think the guy playing Punisher could be cool.
I'd say yes. I'm not terribly into superhero films (outside of batman), but I liked Daredevil. There are a few moments that were kind of silly and superhero-y, but for the most part it's pretty grounded.
Watch the first 2 episodes to get an opinion but I'm not into superhero stuff and I loved Daredevil so I recommend.
I binged on the show this weekend. Loved every moment of it. Everyone grew on me tremendously. I didn't even liked Fisk, reportwe and DD's best friend at first, but adored them end. There were some parts they really went all out with, in terms of violence and plot. I was like "YES" when he saved
. Really surprised me. I loved season 1 and 2 of Arrow so this was just an adventure land for me.
The only thing I didn't like was how the romance ended between Daredevil and the nurse. It felt very abrupt. Did they have a contract issue or something? Sucks because they felt like they had a good amount of build up and amazing chemistry.
I'm hoping for my blu ray copy already. I hope they release it and not hold it hostage on netflix.
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The only thing I didn't like was how the romance ended between Daredevil and the nurse. It felt very abrupt. Did they have a contract issue or something? Sucks because they felt like they had a good amount of build up and amazing chemistry.
I'm hoping for my blu ray copy already. I hope they release it and not hold it hostage on netflix.
Wiktor
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Most of the first season doesn't feel very superheroic. It's just vigilante stuff
I'm pretty sure it'll get a Bluray release.
What other shows have they held "hostage" on Netflix?
E the Shaggy
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Daredevil didn't get nominated for any Emmys. Not even as a limited series, whereas AHS: Freak Show did.
Daredevil didn't get nominated for any Emmys. Not even as a limited series, whereas AHS: Freak Show did.
Didn't get any major category nominations, but it got a few minor/tech noms, Main Title Design and Sound Editing.
RatskyWatsky
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Daredevil isn't a limited series though.
Daredevil didn't get nominated for any Emmys. Not even as a limited series, whereas AHS: Freak Show did.
Umm...
https://twitter.com/LauInLA/status/621708749565067265
So in title design Daredevil's opponents are:
Bosch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2I0ODXa82s
Olive Kittridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5hXLfIkbVo
American Horror Story: Freak Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFLKPMLdR2c
Manhattan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fV5WNudPPU
Halt & Catch Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY8NO8R4AI8
as a reminder, our Daredevil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOrsFe_lHlU
(textless version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFYFh8w4758 )
Bosch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2I0ODXa82s
Olive Kittridge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5hXLfIkbVo
American Horror Story: Freak Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFLKPMLdR2c
Manhattan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fV5WNudPPU
Halt & Catch Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY8NO8R4AI8
as a reminder, our Daredevil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOrsFe_lHlU
(textless version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFYFh8w4758 )
brickarts295
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Daredevil didn't get nominated for any Emmys. Not even as a limited series, whereas AHS: Freak Show did.
I think it's more criminal that they didn't get a Stunt nomination (specially after EP2) yet Walking Dead did -_-
The Artisan
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but it still didn't get any emmy nominations.
Funky Papa
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Probably because it's not that good of a show.
I mean, I enjoyed it and everything, but it's hardly award winning material. I can easily find better scored, scripted, acted and shot films. And if we are talking about stunt work, Banshee and Strike Back run a train on everything currently on TV. Now there's a crime.
I mean, I enjoyed it and everything, but it's hardly award winning material. I can easily find better scored, scripted, acted and shot films. And if we are talking about stunt work, Banshee and Strike Back run a train on everything currently on TV. Now there's a crime.
I disagree. Vincent D'Onofrio's work is highly worthy of an award. Charlie Cox was great as well, though not at the same level. The Rotten Tomatoes Score is also very high, 98%, which compares favorably to the best reviewed television shows of the season.
MuddyDonut
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Banshee didn't get a thing? Fuck these big awards shows.
Daredevil got multiple nominations. Outstanding Main Title Design, Outstanding Sound Editing For A Series, Outstanding Visual Effects in a Supporting Role.
DeathoftheEndless
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I finally finished the season this weekend. Overall, I thought it was really good. It hits all the right notes of the character, the fights are intense and well-choreographed, and the supporting cast is fantastic. The biggest difference it has from comic book movies is there is more time to focus on the characters, which is also the season's biggest strength. The actors playing Matt, Karen, Ben, Wesley, Stick, Elena, Claire, the priest, etc. all do a really good job. Although he's far from the best actor on the show, former Bash Brother Elden Henson comes across as a charming Foggy Nelson. The best character in the show by far though is Leland Owlsley (played by Bob Gunton) because he just doesn't give a fuck. Killing him off was a travesty.
My biggest issue with the first season is D'onofrio's performance as Wilson Fisk. You would think that someone with his power and connections would be personable and charismatic, but he comes across as the opposite. D'onofrio speaks in short bursts with an unnaturally gruff voice and his most common facial expression is one of constant pain. He's not so much intimidating as he is awkward.
Also, there is a fine line between superhero costumes being cool and campy. Unfortunately, the suit in the final episode is closer to being the latter.
My biggest issue with the first season is D'onofrio's performance as Wilson Fisk. You would think that someone with his power and connections would be personable and charismatic, but he comes across as the opposite. D'onofrio speaks in short bursts with an unnaturally gruff voice and his most common facial expression is one of constant pain. He's not so much intimidating as he is awkward.
Also, there is a fine line between superhero costumes being cool and campy. Unfortunately, the suit in the final episode is closer to being the latter.
keltickennedy
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Halt & Catch Fire opening title wins for me personally hands down.
RatskyWatsky
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Agreed.
Night Hunter
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I like Daredevil's main title design, but both Halt and Catch Fire and Manhattan easily beat it in my opinion.
Fantastical
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A shame Bloodline didn't get nominated. Simple but really good. It's not as involved as the other nominees, so I get it, but I loved it. Looked forward to seeing it every time. Really beautiful. Certainly better than American Horror Story.
BrokenFiction
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lol, 52% for Daredevil was generous though. Dude was fuuucked up by the time he got there.
Just finished the season......Man I couldn't disagree more about Fisk. I thought he was the first memorable and well crafted villain in any Marvel movie or TV show I have seen. D'onofrio killed it!
I loved his performance. Was the best of the show. And if I am honest was one of the better villains I have seen in a comic book show/film period. He managed to be complex, multi-layered, slightly empathetic but still menacing. I can completely buy how he rose to where he did. He has the right mix of intimidation, slight crazy, internal drive, intelligence and wits that many successful criminals have had.
It's frankly a damn shame how it ended because I would love for him to come back and be a staple going forward.
Daria Morgendorffer
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Finally watched this a few days ago and I really liked it. I loved how the series was as much about Fisk as it was about Mugdock.
Best character was definitely Owlsly, he just gives no fuck for anybody except himself (and his son I guess)
Best character was definitely Owlsly, he just gives no fuck for anybody except himself (and his son I guess)
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