![]() ![]() Fisk also receives complications along the way when he falls for a beautiful art dealer (the lovely Ayelt Zurer) that perhaps may steer him clear from a life of crime. Only then can Murdoch hope to challenge his opponent in battle.Īlong the way, Murdoch forms many alliances, including his plucky new legal aide (Deborah Ann Page), a burned out reporter with a point to prove (Vondie Curtis Hall) and an old spiritual mentor from his past who helped hone his impressive fighting skills, (The always-reliable Scott Glenn). Fisk seemingly has carte blanche on the entire city until Murdoch decides (along with his friends) that the law has to uncover Fisk and his wave of corruption. This leads him to a mysterious business mogul, Wilson Fisk (whom we later know as ‘The Kingpin’). Now Murdoch seeks the justice for his people that he himself never received, but slowly discovers that corruption is rampant from the courts through the police to the politicians. Now grown up as a crusading attorney by day, and black clad avenger by night, we slowly reveal that Murdoch is driven to bring justice to his embittered home turf of Hell’s Kitchen from his tragic past and his violent upbringing with his pugilist and alcoholic father. To recap Season 1 (Season two premieres tomorrow!), the show begins on young Murdoch and how an accident with toxic chemicals blinded our hero but blessed him with superhuman reflexes and senses. Add in some excellent fight choreography (one several minute single take brawl is especially impressive) and real life gritty NYC locations, and you have a recipe for success. ![]() The two leads are backed up by a solid supporting cast including Elden Hansen as Murdoch’s sardonic law partner and best friend, Rosario Dawson in a strong cameo as Murdoch’s love interest, and the excellent Toby Leonard Moore as the Kingpin’s icy cool lieutenant. This makes his character so fascinating to watch you actually start to question whether he is the villain at all. D’Onofrio in contrast, makes the villain fresh by always thinking he is doing the right thing, believing himself to be a hero, much more than Murdoch could ever be. Goddard makes Murdoch human and vulnerable so the audience can relate to him, super powers and all. The perfect casting of British actor Charlie Cox (‘Boardwalk Empire’) as crimson crusader Matt Murdoch, and Vincent D’Onofrio (‘Full Metal Jacket”) as his nemesis Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, form the heart of the series. ![]() The main success of the show must be given to creator Drew Goddard and his writing team for the show’s emphasis on character development, and that is where the show really soars. (Perhaps due to the disastrous Ben Affleck version of the character from 2003 that all but buried the cinematic franchise.) It seemed fitting that the titular hero would be reborn on the small screen and once again, Netflix (and Marvel) have scored a bull’s eye. It can be said that despite Netflix’s recent excellent reputation in quality shows, many comic book fans were feeling trepidatious last year over the 13 episode first season of Marvel’s very own Daredevil series. ![]()
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