Pros:
1.) The action scenes are well-choreographed and painful in certain moments. Although it can be a bit ridiculous at times, those scenes are much bigger than last season, and they still managed to pull it off (for the most part).
2.) All the original characters are back and better than ever. Even the new characters are interesting. Frank Castle (a.k.a. The Punisher) has an awesome backstory and motivation on what he is doing, and Elektra Natchios is a great femme fatale who is Daredevil’s equal.
3.) The plot line with Daredevil and the Punisher is the best part of the entire second season. In one episode, they spout out their ideologies and beliefs on how they want to stop the criminals in Hell’s Kitchen. It stresses how these two are different from each other, and it makes it a moral dilemma for Daredevil.
Cons:
1.) On the other hand, Elektra’s plot line seems a bit forced in the show, making this season having a bit too many plot lines. Even though the character is engaging, it would have been better if she’d appear in the third season of Daredevil, because it is interfering with the much better plot line with the Punisher.
2.) Even though I mentioned that the action scenes are great, I cannot say the same thing with its cinematography. There are plenty of moments where I can tell that the punches and kicks did not land on the person. It is very distracting, and it makes these characters look like wimps.
3.) Some of the cons I had with the first season are still relevant in the second one. I do not know, but maybe there is something about the show that does not make me a big fan. It is not because of the characters or writing (although the writing in this season is not as good), it is probably because I am not a fan of the atmosphere. Not too sure, but I will get back on that when I can.
Overall:
With the success of the first season of Daredevil, it is only natural for Marvel and Netflix to make another season. I stated before that I like the first season of Daredevil, but not as much as everyone. With the second season, I thought it is not as good as the first one, but only by a slight bit. The best thing about this season is the conflict between the Punisher and Daredevil. The one between Elektra and Daredevil is fine, but it seems like that the creators of the show are shoving in a bit too many plot lines that have little to no relations with each other. Not to mention that some of the issues I had on the first season are still noticeable in the second season. It is not a bad season, just not as good. Not enough to make me sway with the much better Jessica Jones. Go and watch the show if you have the time, and we will see how Luke Cage will do in a few months.
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