The Dark and Gritty World of Daredevil Returns in Episode 7!
Oh, look who’s back in the courtroom! It’s our favorite lawyer, Matt Murdock! After a long wait, it feels great to see him strutting through those legal halls again. But can we just take a moment to think about how awkward it must have been for him to explain to his partner Kirsten where he’s been? Imagine her surprise—was he even alive? Those details would have been a nice touch!
The finale of this episode packed quite a punch! We see Matt in church, praying for a miracle after getting shot in the leg. Just when he needed it the most, in walks Jessica Jones, delivering that much-needed assist. But honestly, wouldn’t it have been better to have her pop in a bit earlier? The impact of her return felt a bit diminished because we just saw her in the same episode.
Now let’s talk about Daniel Blake. His storyline was intense, especially as he started opening up more about Fisk’s true colors and the chaos he’s been causing. The way he wrestled with his choices—like almost leading Jessica to Buck but backing out at the last moment—made it all feel authentic. It was like we could see his struggle between being weak-willed and wanting to do the right thing.
Luke Cage made a subtle appearance, and it opened up the narrative even more. Charles’ line about being the only one who can connect her with Luke hinted at some deeper, complex web of alliances. What made Luke agree to work with him? We’re left hanging, wanting more details on that!
Fisk is definitely feeling the heat, but can he really think he’ll get away with the governor’s murder? It raises questions about his influence beyond the city limits. Does he truly believe he can control the chaos he’s created? And what will happen if Marge gets taken out? Will there be a puppet stepping in, or will Fisk try something even more desperate?
Matt sending Dex on a mission to save Marge was a solid twist. It’s interesting how Dex’s assignment turned into a chance to take down an assassin and shake things up a bit. But the conversation between Karen and Heather felt off. Instead of showing some understanding, Karen took the jab route. Sure, she eventually showed sympathy, but the initial clash felt a bit forced.
And how about those little nods to the original Netflix series? Seeing Karen back in a jail cell with an NYPD shirt was a sweet throwback! Plus, the return of Brett Mahoney added a sprinkle of nostalgia to the episode. Daniel standing up to Buck before succumbing to fear was the kind of raw emotion we can relate to—because let’s be honest, we’d probably react the same way in that situation!
In classic Daredevil fashion, the episode left us with memorable lines too, like Matt’s biting comment to Dex: “Go. Disappear. Die. I don’t care.” It captures the essence of this gritty world perfectly. What a ride!