Episode 17: Reviewing Daredevil Season 2

Continuing our run of Daredevil season reviews, this week we focus our attention on the under-appreciated gem that is Daredevil Season 2. We discuss our favorite arcs, themes, and moments from Daredevil’s very comic book-y sophomore outing.

SHOW NOTES

Today’s episode focuses on the under-appreciated gem that is Daredevil Season 2 and features the biggest S2 fans from the #SaveDaredevil team: Ayesha, Phyllis, and Shelby! Instead of favorite episodic moments, they broaden the discussion to cover favorite season-wide themes, arcs, and other elements, including:

Opening thoughts about Season 2 (1:05)
Talking about the perfection of Jon Bernthal’s casting as Frank Castle (3:11)
The overall structure and comic book-y nature of Season 2 (4:55)
The Daredevil and Punisher relationship (11:00)
About Karen Page (14:55)
How conflict drives character growth (17:44)
Matt’s struggle between the two sides of his life (lawyer vs vigilante) (20:52)
The Matt x Elektra relationship dynamic and more about Elektra Natchios (26:35)
The Season 2 costume upgrade (35:35)
Wilson Fisk’s surprise mid-season appearance (39:56)

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