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[More_Badass]

I didn't like the supernatural stuff in S1. Well, I liked Madame Gao, Nobu, and the more subtle mystical elements, but the Stick episode felt so incongruous

The tone of S1 episodes: Vigilante action, gang wars, mafia stuff, shootouts, mystical kid/ancient evil/supernatural ritual, more gang wars, shootouts, assassinations, etc.

It just felt really clunky IMO

The Hand and other supernatural aspects seem more natural and crucial to the story this season. Excited about that

 

[Permanently A]

I'm surprised how many folks disliked the Stick episode. I thought it was a nice change of pace and the supernatural elements were mysterious enough to be interesting. I haven't read any Daredevil so I don't know what the kid in the crate was, or who Stick was talking to at the end, or anything. So it was fun to get a little taste of that, and I'd be annoyed if this season didn't show us more of it.

 

[Sojgat]

I'm surprised how many folks disliked the Stick episode. I thought it was a nice change of pace and the supernatural elements were mysterious enough to be interesting. I haven't read any Daredevil so I don't know what the kid in the crate was, or who Stick was talking to at the end, or anything. So it was fun to get a little taste of that, and I'd be annoyed if this season didn't show us more of it.

I thought the Stick episode was the highlight of the season. Scott Glenn was perfect.

 

[JTripper]

I'm surprised how many folks disliked the Stick episode. I thought it was a nice change of pace and the supernatural elements were mysterious enough to be interesting. I haven't read any Daredevil so I don't know what the kid in the crate was, or who Stick was talking to at the end, or anything. So it was fun to get a little taste of that, and I'd be annoyed if this season didn't show us more of it.

I tend to prefer the more realistic street level stuff than mystical stuff but I loved the Stick episode and thought S1 handled introducing the idea of the Hand and some mysticism pretty elegantly.

I'm excited to see how S2 handles it since there'll most likely be more of a mystical presence but I hope it doesn't overdo it and leave the street level stuff in the dust or unresolved. I have faith it won't though since I think it'll balance itself nicely between Elektra and Punisher.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

The Stick Episode was always my favorie

 

[TheOddOne]

- Indiewire: Charlie Cox Says Daredevil Might Not Plays Nice With ‘Defenders’ Plus 44-Minute Talk With The Cast, Featurette & More.

 

[Rhaknar]

I didn't like the supernatural stuff in S1. Well, I liked Madame Gao, Nobu, and the more subtle mystical elements, but the Stick episode felt so incongruous

The tone of S1 episodes: Vigilante action, gang wars, mafia stuff, shootouts, mystical kid/ancient evil/supernatural ritual, more gang wars, shootouts, assassinations, etc.

It just felt really clunky IMO

The Hand and other supernatural aspects seem more natural and crucial to the story this season. Excited about that

dude you realise The Hand are demon worshiping sand ninjas in the comics, and the stuff you didnt like from that Stick episode is all going to come back because that was all Hand related

also, man are people in for a rude awakening with Iron Fist next year (or whenever that comes out)

 

[Pai Pai Master]

The Stick Episode was always my favorie

I loved it, was just sad it was a one-off and felt kinda standalone. It was obvious set up for S2.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Re: Demonic Stuff, the Stick Episode and Season 2:

Spoiler

They even showed more of these demonic kids already in the final trailer

 

[Creamium]

I'm hoping Iron Fist can be done justice in a tv show/limited budget. My dream was always a big budget movie based on the Bru/Fraction run.

 

[More_Badass]

dude you realise The Hand are demon worshiping sand ninjas in the comics, and the stuff you didnt like from that Stick episode is all going to come back because that was all Hand related

also, man are people in for a rude awakening with Iron Fist next year (or whenever that comes out)

I know all about the Daredevil mythos, just felt the Stick episode felt incongruous. I liked the more subtle stuff like the hints of Gao's true nature. This season, it looks like those elements are better integrated into the story

 

[enzo_gt]

- Indiewire: Charlie Cox Says Daredevil Might Not Plays Nice With ‘Defenders’ Plus 44-Minute Talk With The Cast, Featurette & More.

Damn, Deborah getting emotional in that Google Talk.

 

[TheOddOne]

The foreshadowing in the Stick episode is neat. The half measures line makes much more sense now.

 

[Rhaknar]

I know all about the Daredevil mythos, just felt the Stick episode felt incongruous. I liked the more subtle stuff like the hints of Gao's true nature. This season, it looks like those elements are better integrated into the story

ah I misunderstood.

 

[TheFlow]

Stick is always suppose to be mystical to the audience because he is the fucking man

 

[Pachimari]

1 day left! So close!

 

[xxracerxx]

1 day left! So close!

25.75 hours left.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

You know, I don't get Matt.

It's all "I won't kill, I won't kill!"

Then he motherfucking offs Nobu by setting his ass on fire.

Also, where the fuck is the Season 1 Blu Ray of Daredevil!?

 

[Pachimari]

25.75 hours left.

Okay that's precise, that's some dedication hehe. So it premieres 8 in the morning here, right when I'm out the door.

 

[Grazzt]

25.75 hours left.

So 5 pm tomorrow. Gonna watch 6 episodes before bed.

 

[Zero-ELEC]

You know, I don't get Matt.

It's all "I won't kill, I won't kill!"

Then he motherfucking offs Nobu by setting his ass on fire.

Also, where the fuck is the Season 1 Blu Ray of Daredevil!?

Nobu set himself on fire.

 

[xxracerxx]

Okay that's precise, that's some dedication hehe. So it premieres 8 in the morning here, right when I'm out the door.

So 5 pm tomorrow. Gonna watch 6 episodes before bed.

I am just going off that it usually unlocks at midnight PST. Hope I am right!

 

[Dai101]

I am just going off that it usually unlocks at midnight PST. Hope I am right!

SHIET! That's 02:00 a.m. down here..... Guess i'll have to do the same that last time with JJ

 

[Rhaknar]

I am just going off that it usually unlocks at midnight PST. Hope I am right!

You are.

 

[TheGreatDirector]

Daredevil S1 and Jessica Jones both had the problem of a dragging second half that culminated in a fairly underwhelming finale episode. All the best fights and villain scenes happened in the first 6 episodes or so of both. Not to say the latter halves didn't have good scenes rather they the episodes as a whole ended up being far too cluttered and poorly written (body count dramatically rising, characters making stupid decisions to add to drama, simple resolution to the conflict.

I'm hoping Season 2 of Daredevil can fix these problems. It definitely looks like the major threat from the Hand will be in the latter half of the season but they hopefully won't sideline the Punisher by focusing on them and Elektra. I also hope this season doesn't actually end with a fight scene and rather something reminscent of the end of Daredevil's first conflict with the Punisher.

 

[Oddduck]

I'm surprised how many folks disliked the Stick episode. I thought it was a nice change of pace and the supernatural elements were mysterious enough to be interesting. I haven't read any Daredevil so I don't know what the kid in the crate was, or who Stick was talking to at the end, or anything. So it was fun to get a little taste of that, and I'd be annoyed if this season didn't show us more of it.

I loved the Stick episode.

 

[KonradLaw]

Yeah, I also loved Stick episode. I don't think Daredevil did all that well as a city crime saga. That aspect was too dull, with neither the depth of modern crime dramas (which in recent decade made ridiculous jump) or the craziness of pulp.
In the end it's still a show about superhero, so the more it embraces it's wackiness the better. The only bad thing about Stick is that it was limited to one episode.

 

[Dalek]

Stick episode was the best one last year.

 

[duckroll]

Say no to Shadowland. SAY NO TO SHADOWLAND!!!

 

[Dysun]

Say no to Shadowland. SAY NO TO SHADOWLAND!!!

I can say no to Shadowland, but yes to the Hand & Stick!

 

[Rhaknar]

I need to read Shadowland

 

[TheOddOne]

- Deadline: ‘Daredevil’ Season 2 Review: Elodie Yung’s Elektra Electric In Strong Netflix Series.
- Rolling Stone: 'Daredevil': Meet the Show's Punisher and Elektra.
- EW: Charlie Cox explains how Daredevil season 2 prepares Matt Murdock for The Defenders.

 

[Rootbeer]

Season 1 was so good... wow, season 2 really snuck up on me. No idea it starts TOMORROW!!!

This is going to be a great weekend.

 

[Dispatch]

So, Entertainment Weekly's review of the new season is

Spoiler

less than kind

:

EW Review

Spoiler

Here's hoping I disagree.

 

[Hagi]

So, Entertainment Weekly's review of the new season is

Spoiler

less than kind

:

EW Review

Spoiler

Here's hoping I disagree.

Unless I'm missing something they only actually reviewed the first 6 episodes.

I'm going to try and take this season at more even pace rather than burn through it in one weekend I think. Looking forward to seeing Shane as Frank.

 

[TheFlow]

Daredevil S1 and Jessica Jones both had the problem of a dragging second half that culminated in a fairly underwhelming finale episode. All the best fights and villain scenes happened in the first 6 episodes or so of both. Not to say the latter halves didn't have good scenes rather they the episodes as a whole ended up being far too cluttered and poorly written (body count dramatically rising, characters making stupid decisions to add to drama, simple resolution to the conflict.

I'm hoping Season 2 of Daredevil can fix these problems. It definitely looks like the major threat from the Hand will be in the latter half of the season but they hopefully won't sideline the Punisher by focusing on them and Elektra. I also hope this season doesn't actually end with a fight scene and rather something reminscent of the end of Daredevil's first conflict with the Punisher.

I agree

 

[ScreenSplitter]

So, Entertainment Weekly's review of the new season is

Spoiler

fuless than kind

:

EW Review

Spoiler

Here's hoping I disagree.

Eugh read so much like "This show based on a comic book is being too comic booky".

Also since when were reviews a sentence length description of each episode? They're entitled not to like it, but man it seems like something an intern crapped out on his lunch break.

 

[ZeroX03]

So I guess I'm watching this over the weekend while playing Pokken (or SFV if it hasn't arrived)? Good thing it hit before my Netflix sub dies.

Also the Stick episode was atrocious

So, Entertainment Weekly's review of the new season is

Spoiler

less than kind

:

EW Review

Spoiler

Here's hoping I disagree.

Sounds like yet again a Netflix show is suffering from both too long sigh.

 

[UrbanRats]

Eugh read so much like "This show based on a comic book is being too comic booky".

Also since when were reviews a sentence length description of each episode? They're entitled not to like it, but man it seems like something an intern crapped out on his lunch break.

Actually they seem to just shit on the writing, which wasn't really season 1's strong suit either.
And yeah, s1 was also pretty cliché and predictable, when it came to the plight of the hero examination, so it's no surprise to hear that this continues the trend.

Daredevil is mostly worth watching for the action and the dark mood, personally.

 

[More_Badass]

Sounds like yet again a Netflix show is suffering from both too long sigh.

Not really a fair assessment when they've only seen half a season and don't know how things pay off, come into play later, or coalesce in the back half. They even say the later episodes like 5 and 6 is when things improve

 

[shortsFortallPeople]

yeah, you can't kill a show for pacing issues if you haven't seen it all BUT you have to review what's in front of you.

Regardless, I wouldn't mind if these marvel shows were tighten to 10 episode seasons just to keep the pacing up and keep them light on filler. Jessica Jones had a pretty big lull in the middle of its season and if Daredevil S2 has it too then i dunno if i want to keep up with these shows

 

[Spikematic]

I LOVED the Stick episode. The guy who played him was amazing and their fight at the end at Matt's place was awesome. Can't wait for tomorrow!

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

Looking at metacritic really quickly, not the best ratings.. :\

 

[guek]

Looking at metacritic really quickly, not the best ratings.. :\

There are 10 reviews and season 1 "only" got a 75 on MC. It's also a bit odd that aggregate sites would start compiling reviews for the season when critics have only seen the first half.

 

[More_Badass]

There are 10 reviews and season 1 "only" got a 75 on MC. It's also a bit odd that aggregate sites would start compiling reviews for the season when critics have only seen the first half.

Better than how aggregate sites compile reviews for seasons based on reviews of the pilot or first few episodes

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Looking at metacritic really quickly, not the best ratings.. :\

Incredible 6 points behind Season One after 10 Reviews.

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

It was 69 on the link I saw yesterday with someone giving it a 40/100. -_- Though from the few sentences he wrote, he wasn't a huge fan of s1 so his view is garbage.

 

[DrROBschiz]

There is no way this isnt a good show

cmon now

 

[Pachimari]

I think I'll love this season, but I don't want Daredevil and Elektra fight side-by-side too much, it totally gave me Arrow vibes. Or at least, I hope Elektra's fight choreography is better than what we have seen.

 

[guek]

Better than how aggregate sites compile reviews for seasons based on reviews of the pilot or first few episodes

True. There's gotta be a better way to review TV shows.