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In this episode, we see Matt take on a case while the show establishes its direction, with the two leads navigating the lanes they have chosen-one through political power and the other through the courts.

A new comic book hero is introduced, hinting at the possible trajectory of the story. Additionally, there's a callback to another Marvel hero from the Netflix era, subtly addressing real-world controversies surrounding the character's image in certain toxic spheres. This moment suggests that we might see this character return soon, providing insight into his possible motivations.

The fight scenes are brutally intense-bone-crunching hits and broken limbs feel visceral, making audiences flinch with every blow. The sound editing is exceptional in these sequences, amplifying the realism. While the first half of the episode plays out like a standard TV drama, the second half picks up significantly, delivering action and intrigue.

It also seems like the show will explore themes of political toxicity and the structural flaws within law and order. Many scenes feel ripped from real-world events, capturing the influence of politicians and the dangerous allure of cult-like personalities. With gripping action and layered storytelling, this episode sets the stage for a compelling season ahead.

Very good,New York elects a man that was arrested in a prison for some time and rebuild his narrative as a Mayor with many fanatic followers,much like José Inácio Lula da Silva actual Brazil president and Jair Messias Bolsonaro this is what happens when politic became a cult with many poor and little QI people,better action scene than the first episode and you can even Wonder if Fisk really has remorse for his past actions but you know that very like Lula he will just shows his true colors while tries to control information and narrative,also even a dictatorship,that is a villain that still strong as ever after his cartoonish version,the crime and corruption rises in ways never seem before while poor education people still blind and acts like a zombie horde!

The second episode is taking pace and momentum for the better course with brilliant acting (as always) by Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio).

Already clear, as in the first episode, that the shows has not the original's quality & vibe in terms of visuals, score, pace, thrill and fight choreography until now at least, but the acting is of high quality to restore the balance a little.

So far, it seems that the series is weak in the script section, aside other blatant problems due to Disney's involvement that really has no business in series like Daredevil or The Punisher besides ruining them for the fans.

As other users pointed out, the whole Heather Glenn arc as therapist and wannabe whatever seems strange to straight up weird.

Also, I understand that maybe Charlie Cox would like to have his face covered with beard stubble, but after ten years and obviously not that 2015 young, I would like him to shave a little more often cause after all and in the first place, in the Comics, Daredevil has always been clean-shaven with blond hairs and I pass on that as he is the real Daredevil we know, so please a little more razor pass and above-all, way more of the awesome Muay Thai martial arts. Fingers crossed.

• Screenplay/storyline/plots: 8
• Production value/impact: 8
• Development: 7.5
• Realism: 7
• Entertainment: 8
• Acting: 9
• Filming/photography/cinematography: 8
• VFX: 8
• Music/score/sound: 7.5
• Depth: 7
• Logic: 7
• Flow: 7.5
• Action/crime/thriller/drama/sci-fi/gangster fantasy: 7.5
• Ending: 7.5.

After episode two there is no doubt that this show continues on the level of the original. Fisks first days as mayor he learns that it is not easy to push his agenda. Especially his relationship to Vanessa is a problem. His absence for years broke it. Now he wants to fix it and therefore goes to the therapist Murdock is dating. This will be interesting.

He also meets the daughter of the journalist he killed in the original show. I am curious what they will make out of that. And then Fisk does Fisk things. The commisioner threatens him to do everything to get him out of service and later resigns his office, but Fisk was prepared. He uses his not legal son to blackmail him. Incredible, after a few days he already has them in his pocket!

In the meantime Murdock takes a new client who turns out to be the White Tiger vigilante. There is clearly a conspiracy behind it, the cops are tring to kill a witness so Murdock has to let the devil out and kills them!

Daredevil will be born again. It is inevitable.

Episode one was definitely not my cup of tea, but this episode was great, the storytelling and pacing was much better than episode one and a lot of dialogue was amazing. Matt's display and use of powers is a great touch and showing his personal life adds to the story in a great way. Some of the political elements with kingpin feel empty and pointless while other parts feel meaningful and interesting. Some conversations drag on and it takes a bit to get into the episode, but by the middle, it starts to get really entertaining. Other than that, it's a large step in the right direction from episode one, high hopes for the rest of the series.