Daredevil (2015–2018) – Full Series Review

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Non-Spoiler Rundown

Season 1

Introduces Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer by day, vigilante by night.

Focuses on his rise as Daredevil while Wilson Fisk builds his empire.

Tone: grounded, brutal, street-level crime drama.


Season 2

Expands the universe with Punisher and Elektra.

Explores vigilantism, morality, and the Hand (ancient ninja cult).

Matt’s personal life collides with his Daredevil identity.


Season 3

Picks up after Defenders left Matt presumed dead.

Matt returns broken, both physically and spiritually.

Focuses on Wilson Fisk reclaiming power and unleashing Bullseye.

A psychological season — Matt’s faith is tested.


Season 4 (Not Produced)

Cancelled by Netflix despite strong reviews of S3.

Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+ is essentially Season 4 in spirit, but restructured.




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Pros & Cons

Pros

Brutal fight choreography (the hallway fight scene in Season 1 is legendary).

Complex villains: Fisk is layered, not just “evil.”

Grounded, realistic tone compared to most superhero shows.

Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock = perfect casting.

Excellent supporting cast: Foggy Nelson, Karen Page, Claire Temple.


Cons

Season 2 dips in pacing (Hand subplot is weaker).

Some filler episodes drag (especially in Season 2’s second half).

Show was cut short before many arcs could resolve.



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Spoilers & Plot Twists

Season 1 (Rating: 9/10)

Fisk’s rise is paralleled with Matt’s.

Ben Urich, beloved reporter ally, is shockingly killed by Fisk.

Matt finally dons the classic Daredevil suit only in the finale.

Twist: Wilson Fisk is arrested — but sets up his influence for later seasons.


Season 2 (Rating: 7/10)

Punisher’s brutal debut: vigilante justice vs Daredevil’s moral code.

Elektra returns as Matt’s old flame, but also linked to the Hand.

Twist: Elektra is revealed as the “Black Sky,” a weapon for the Hand.

Punisher’s subplot (revenge for his murdered family) feels separate from the Hand storyline.

Ends with Elektra’s death (sort of) and Punisher finding purpose as an antihero.


Season 3 (Rating: 9.5/10)

Matt is broken after Defenders, hiding in a church, questioning faith.

Wilson Fisk strikes a deal with the FBI, regaining influence.

Introduction of Benjamin Poindexter (Bullseye) — FBI agent manipulated by Fisk.

Twist: Bullseye impersonates Daredevil, framing Matt.

Karen Page’s past is revealed (her role in her brother’s death).

Climactic final battle: Matt nearly kills Fisk but instead forces him into submission through law.

Ends with Matt embracing both identities — lawyer and vigilante.



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Final Thoughts

Season 1: A nearly perfect origin season. Brutal, emotional, and grounded. Rating: 9/10

Season 2: Ambitious but messy. Great Punisher arc, weaker Hand storyline. Rating: 7/10

Season 3: Peak Daredevil. Raw, brutal, psychological. Fisk vs Daredevil at its best. Rating: 9.5/10