The Netflix series The Defenders premieres August 18. As a lead-up, I’m re-watching all the Netflix shows set in the MCU. First up is season one of Daredevil. Below are 10 thoughts I had while watching episode thirteen, “Daredevil.” Spoilers for the entire MCU, but for this episode in particular.
- It’s bad enough Karen is dealing with the trauma of killing Wesley. Now she feels responsible for Ben’s death too. Poor woman cannot catch a break.
- Owlsley was an idiot for admitting to poisoning Vanessa. He should have known Fisk would snap, considering how much Fisk cares for Vanessa.
- I’m glad Foggy finally forgave Matt. I wouldn’t have been able to handle it if their fight had lasted through the hiatus.
- It’s a good thing for Hell’s Kitchen that Karen went to work for Nelson and Murdock. Otherwise Matt wouldn’t have found Hoffman in time and Fisk might still be free.
- I love how Nessun dorma plays as we see the various people on Fisk’s payroll getting arrested. I find it quite moving.
- Part of the tragedy of Ben’s death is that he died thinking Ellison was working for Fisk, when it was really Ellison’s secretary.
- The first time I watched this, I was disappointed when Fisk was arrested because I’d been expecting a showdown between him and Matt. I should have known Fisk wouldn’t go quietly.
- Matt’s suit is nothing short of effing amazing. Melvin Potter is brilliant at what he does.
- I’m glad we get a final scene between Matt, Foggy, and Karen. Its nice to see them moving forward with their lives as best as they can.
- Its perfect that the blank wall in Fisk’s cell resembles the painting Vanessa sold him. I hope that every time he looks at it he’s reminded of the fact that he’ll never get to be with her again.
Be Running Up That Road 