Marvel's Daredevil

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 19, 2018
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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8.5

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  1. Bummers
    Apr 15, 2015
    4
    The action is interesting and feels different than other superhero movies, and that's both refreshing albeit sometimes overwhelming (it is very violent). However, some of the storytelling is awkward and some of the acting doesn't quite land, so suspension of disbelief takes a bit of work. It has its charms, and overall it's a fun ride and worth watching if you don't mind meeting the showThe action is interesting and feels different than other superhero movies, and that's both refreshing albeit sometimes overwhelming (it is very violent). However, some of the storytelling is awkward and some of the acting doesn't quite land, so suspension of disbelief takes a bit of work. It has its charms, and overall it's a fun ride and worth watching if you don't mind meeting the show where it is.… Expand
  2. Duke_Challenger
    Apr 10, 2015
    5
    Positives:

    Fight scenes
    Other non-fighting Daredevil scenes
    Any scene without Foggy, but with Murdoch

    Cons:
    Cliche Childhood Flashbacks
    Cliche Villains
    Cringe-worthy scenes with Foggy character (He's basically Jar Jar Binks)
  3. Nikola
    Jun 24, 2015
    4
    Generally I can not understand such a frenzy for the film adaptation of almost every Marvel Comics heroes.
    I've watched four episodes, and I could not keep watching remaining of this series.
    Good acting, not the action itself is a bad in this tv series, but the overall impression is that too many comic book heroes on TV screens.
  4. Bo33y
    Apr 11, 2015
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Suspended disbelief. The story is bad, fight sequences are bad, acting is bad.

    Alot of the fight sequences are abysmal, the first episode started okay coasting into the unknown. Then a boxer cartwheels like a monkey, using drunken fist. The boomerang trajectory ricochet was absolutely blinding.

    Moving onto episode 2. Maybe we would have like to see his wounding rather then him turning up in the clan hospital. Breaking the first superhero rule, giving away identity. Must have been bandaid for vigilante recruitment, rather then any morphine eh doc? Although the later scream mask, was so comical. The fire extinguisher dropped from 3 floors up, a headshot doesn't kill any unsuspecting. Neither does being pushed off of 5 stories.

    Onto the drunk brawl, faceplam. The dyspraxic use of coordination engaged. Not one of the punches shown had any power behind them, no weight, no style, they wouldn't have made a 5 year old cry. Apart from when looking like a lumberjack, off the camera, not showing the victim engaged, that any punches were connecting with. Don't hurt the stuntman, no, really don't hurt those stuntman. He disarms a shotgun, the knee and headbutt used, what was that? The right hook upon entering the first room. Who the hell steps into a broken door? He has a shotgun although doesn't swing it like a bat. He isn't going to fire that shotgun anyway. This show hasn't decided if he is a killer, or rather not. He toe pokes, it wouldn't score a goal with, so why hasn't he fallen over yet, because he is going to do a later roll for some unknown reason? The biggest laugh was him actually falling over the guy in the doorway upon fight ending. There was a better roundhouse kick somewhere in the fight. The leap off the wall to put the guy in the doorway was without any elbow, cannot imagine anyone becoming unconscious. The were some armpit punches to enemies lying on the ground that also demostrate the lack of jab

    He trains on a punch bag. Where did he learn how to roll, or judo? A skipping rope is out of the question, no hand to eye coordination.

    In some justification there were some much better cordinated fights scenes throughout the episodes seen, although sometimes often mostly lacking, containing largely those, above properties demonstrated.

    The story, dialogue have also been quite bad. The bar scene with trueblood's worm in the tequila, yawn. Amongst the courtroom standup. A blindman covered in facial bruising representing GBH. That will win an acquittal, quite evileye it surely will. The yakuza coke factory the blind leading the blind, so tell me why the last guy who was packaging is winking?

    He drops some badguy's at the police station, others he does not, how did the first slaver get away into later episode, he must not have wanted to carry him all the way from the docks.

    Quite funny watching these errors when not faster forwarding to find them    … Expand
  5. steddye
    Aug 11, 2015
    3
    This show deserve a FULL 8 but the camera shake make me sick (when doing close profile shots or while people are walking). This technique should add realism to the movie/show, instead gives you seasick.
  6. Sojum
    Apr 17, 2015
    6
    I wanted this to be a better show, but the potential is still there judging by the finale. The pace was simply too plodding - more action desperately needed, as the action that was there was pretty well choreographed. Fisk never really emerges as a super villain so much as an arrogant developer (he's too hands off!), which was hugely disappointing considering the lengths the show went toI wanted this to be a better show, but the potential is still there judging by the finale. The pace was simply too plodding - more action desperately needed, as the action that was there was pretty well choreographed. Fisk never really emerges as a super villain so much as an arrogant developer (he's too hands off!), which was hugely disappointing considering the lengths the show went to in demonstrating each one's conflicting emotions and unchecked responses. Reverse that for DD, who spends too much time in church and delivering blustery lines that sound like he's in mid-sob on EVERYTHING. They got the non-stereotypical black/white bad/good guys approach right, they just didn't spend enough time on their dominating sides, showing the stark contrasts and dichotomies both represented.

    But I'll hang in there for Season 2 if the finale is any indication of the pickup in pace and costumes needed. Character exposition is okay, good even. But this is a superhero show - it's already a cartoon simply by premise, so let's not spend too much time there. Let's get out and kick some butt!    … Expand
  7. epinephrineGR
    Apr 6, 2016
    10
    Most exciting show in years.
    Not only action packed but awesome character development as well! The pace is great too as we learn how Mathew became the Devil of Hell's Kitchen and Fisk turns into Kingpin.
  8. HJRodrigo
    Dec 20, 2015
    10
    Wow... I am not a fan of the Daredevil comic-book character, but this series may have changed my mind. It is an excellent mix of a new darker grittier style with Marvel's typical cinematic style.
  9. marc5477
    May 31, 2016
    7
    EDIT: 5/31/16

    I finished season 2 and I really enjoyed it except for 1 thing... Daredevil was the side show. This season was stolen by Frank Castle (the Punisher). Honestly, by the end of the season I hated Matt Murdock a lot as he has become more mopey and dopey just like his friend dopey or fogy or whatever his name is. I hate both him and Matt and the only reason I would watch a    EDIT: 5/31/16

    I finished season 2 and I really enjoyed it except for 1 thing... Daredevil was the side show. This season was stolen by Frank Castle (the Punisher). Honestly, by the end of the season I hated Matt Murdock a lot as he has become more mopey and dopey just like his friend dopey or fogy or whatever his name is. I hate both him and Matt and the only reason I would watch a season 3 is if they are again, not the main part of the show. Punisher needs his own series away from these 2 and Jessica Jones. Between Matt, Jessica, Luke and Fogy we have more estrogen than all the women populating the western hemisphere. What a bunch of sissies. Luckily, the Punisher carried this season with exception to the one scene towards the end where he and the Daredevil sort of reconcile which was just poorly acted and not believable.

    A good start with some room for improvement. I like the portrayal of Daredevil in this show but I really think that Matts friend and the Kingpen are a weaknesses.

    The Kingpen is simply not intimidating nor believable as a character. In fact, his lackey was twice as menacing as he (Fisk) was. The other gang leaders would have eaten Fisk alive and his psychological duality issues were also forced and emotionless. But thankfully, this is a TV series and there are more bad guys than Fisk and his lackey saved the day a few times.

    My other issue is with Matts emo friend... he is just unbearably bad to watch. He is not funny in any way and his emotional constipation (yes I am making a Tarzan quote) is beyond immature for anyone over 14 years old. I would prefer he is just cut from the show entirely and certainly, his presence is hurting Matt's character because they are supposed to be intellectually compatible which means that Matt is actually borderline retarded... who else can befriend a child in an adult body? Aside from Fisk and Matts friend (I dont even remember his name), the rest of the crew did an admirable job.

    In the 1st season we watch as Daredevil develops his personality (Marvels copy of Batman in many ways), and it is a fun journey. The support cast (outside the two aforementioned duds) do a good job in maintaining the feel of the show (unlike other shows like Flopsh or the Green Eggroll), and except for the few emo episodes were I wanted to kill Matt's friend, it was a fun journey to watch. I will watch season 2.    … Expand
  10. ScienceAdvisor
    Oct 20, 2018
    6
    Tropes, implausibility, and lack of continuity plage this season just like the last. The story is more grounded, but the magic wipe-off beatings that magically heal with a little water, or the massless objects that are tossed with lethal impact even though that breaks a few laws of physics, are just some of the issues. The age old device of breaking up of the band, only to have it comeTropes, implausibility, and lack of continuity plage this season just like the last. The story is more grounded, but the magic wipe-off beatings that magically heal with a little water, or the massless objects that are tossed with lethal impact even though that breaks a few laws of physics, are just some of the issues. The age old device of breaking up of the band, only to have it come back together to win the day, is quite possibly one of the worst oldest and most over-used story devices in comics. To see it transverse onto the screen in this was was just lazy. Finally, for the "man without fear", Daredevil/Matt certainly shows a lot of it this season. One positive is that the last episode is everything we wanted from the entire season, unfortunately it was only one of thirteen. Far too little for more than a 6.5.

    For those claiming constant concussions, two story falls onto hard ground, major lacerations healing in a few days, or Fisk knowing exactly when to make a phone call (to the second) is realistic, should really seek the care of a physician.    … Expand
  11. Shoohart
    Mar 18, 2016
    10
    I have watched every episode of season 1 now. Each episode was fantastic. This is the first time I have ever seen Daredevil portrayed so accurately outside of the comics.
  12. Heavypoint
    Apr 2, 2016
    10
    I'm not good at reviews so I am only going to say that this Show is Amazing and I highly recommend It!
    Great fights, awesome characters and the way it was film is spectacular.
  13. carolann7
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    Daredevil was excellent. I liked everything about it. The pacing between light moments and violence. The variety of characters, all played so well. Matt as an attorney was spellbinding, as a friend endearing, and as Daredevil impressive and terrifying in turns. Wilson Fisk was perfect, balanced between insane brutality and complex sensitivity.
  14. Farzan003
    Mar 30, 2016
    10
    What can I say?It was all perfect.Perfect story.Perfect lines.Perfect fights.Perfect acts.Perfect characters.Perfect music.Perfect Wilson Fisk.Perfect Daredevil.
  15. TheGamerKnight
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    One of the most breathtakingly awesome comic book adaptations to date. Daredevil has incredible fight scenes, brilliant acting, a compelling story, and a darker, grittier, more violent take on vigilantes and Marvel heroes. This is what comic book adaptations were meant to be like. The only real problem with this show is Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson. It's not so much Henson as it is theOne of the most breathtakingly awesome comic book adaptations to date. Daredevil has incredible fight scenes, brilliant acting, a compelling story, and a darker, grittier, more violent take on vigilantes and Marvel heroes. This is what comic book adaptations were meant to be like. The only real problem with this show is Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson. It's not so much Henson as it is the character. He just feels like a setback for Matthew. Anyway, I definitely recommend watching this, ESPECIALLY if you're a fan of superheroes, comic books, antiheroes, Daredevil, or Marvel heroes in general.… Expand
  16. Futuredirector
    May 30, 2017
    10
    An exhilarating, faithful to comics and truly enjoyable (and also surprisingly inspiring) series that perfectly fits with the MCU and offers the audience an all-new Daredevil that you'll never forget.
  17. alex2016
    Mar 27, 2016
    10
    Great first season and finally erased the nightmares from Ben Afflecks performance in the 2003 Daredevil movie, finished watching season two and lived up to the hype! hopefully there will be a season 3.
  18. sjpepe82
    May 3, 2016
    10
    The show has a lot of heart. There are riveting and gripping moments in each episode. The writing is excellent and has you hooked almost instantaneously.
  19. timjunior5
    May 18, 2016
    9
    This show is definitely dark, graphic and very violent, but it excels in its sharp dialogue, intense hand-to-hand combat sequences, and interesting storyline. Matt Murdock is an excellently written character, and the suspenseful nature of the show is immediately appealing. I highly recommend this show for any comic-book fan, and anyone who just likes a good action/adventure story (as longThis show is definitely dark, graphic and very violent, but it excels in its sharp dialogue, intense hand-to-hand combat sequences, and interesting storyline. Matt Murdock is an excellently written character, and the suspenseful nature of the show is immediately appealing. I highly recommend this show for any comic-book fan, and anyone who just likes a good action/adventure story (as long as you can handle the very graphic violence)!… Expand
  20. Phil_T_123
    May 23, 2016
    7
    Charlie Cox has the superpower of being blind. As such, he can kick a lot of ass. He runs around Hell's Kitchen, NY, doing just that, taking out criminals and wailing on informants etc.

    The fight scenes are often really well choreographed and there are a couple of epic ones, taken in just one shot. They are **fairly** realistic, as superhero TV fight-scenes go. Charlie is a blind    Charlie Cox has the superpower of being blind. As such, he can kick a lot of ass. He runs around Hell's Kitchen, NY, doing just that, taking out criminals and wailing on informants etc.

    The fight scenes are often really well choreographed and there are a couple of epic ones, taken in just one shot. They are **fairly** realistic, as superhero TV fight-scenes go.

    Charlie is a blind lawyer by day. He has a few sidekicks, also lawyer types but not blind, so they have no powers.

    The downsides to the show are Charlie's lawyer-sidekicks. They don't really have anything to offer Charlie as superheroes (they both, sadly, were cursed with 20/20 vision) and mainly seem to be used a light and cheesy counterbalance to Charlie's dark and bloody burden of being Daredevil. The problem is that Charlie isn't that dark. He's always sulking about what he has to do and moaning to acquaintances or priests in confession. Charlie is conflicted, and it's clear that violence is a tool for him and not a guilty pleasure. We get it. WE DON'T NEED CHEESEY SIDEKICK SCENES TOO! SACK THEM! Or badass them up, whatever.    … Expand
  21. Batgames
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Nunca pensei que uma serie fosse tão boa assim Daredevil consegui ser um filme de 13 horas mas uma incrível serie feita pela Netflix espero que venha muitas outras series.
  22. 0ll1e
    May 31, 2016
    10
    Absolutely amazing TV shows, great characters, particularly the villain Wilson Fisk and his assistant, Wesley. In my opinion this is one of the best things in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, containing a dark, gritty and realistic story, similar to the Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight series, and yet still contains some of the wit and humour that is becoming Marvel's trademark.
  23. another_critic
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    This series is fantastic because it does what all great series do: makes you want more. I have so many questions that need answers. Can't wait for S3.
  24. Xenonite
    Aug 3, 2016
    10
    For me, I knew this show was going to be special after finishing the first episode. The action sequences are well filmed, especially that hallway scene in episode two. It's better than some of the MCU movies because of more time being put into characterization and the overall plot. The portrayal of villain is interesting. I would say that he is better than Loki as the show tries toFor me, I knew this show was going to be special after finishing the first episode. The action sequences are well filmed, especially that hallway scene in episode two. It's better than some of the MCU movies because of more time being put into characterization and the overall plot. The portrayal of villain is interesting. I would say that he is better than Loki as the show tries to humanize him. I would say this show portrays Daredevil in a similar tone and mood to the Dark Knight Trilogy or Arrow and succeeds in execution. I'm looking forward to Season two, three, and the Defenders.… Expand
  25. MCritic12
    Oct 14, 2016
    0
    I have never seen so many unlikable main characters in a show. The writing for it is god-awful and very predictable. I have never rooted for a villain so much to kill the "good" guys and at the same time you know that none of the annoying "good" guys will die no matter how ridiculous the plot is and their circumstances are. I watched the entire first season and hated every minute of it.I have never seen so many unlikable main characters in a show. The writing for it is god-awful and very predictable. I have never rooted for a villain so much to kill the "good" guys and at the same time you know that none of the annoying "good" guys will die no matter how ridiculous the plot is and their circumstances are. I watched the entire first season and hated every minute of it. Wanted to see if something exiting happened but no. You already know exactly who isn't going to die and exactly whats going to happen. Worst acting I have ever seen in a super hero movie too.… Expand
  26. jeff12
    Dec 16, 2016
    1
    I really tried watching the first episode, i do not get why everyone is giving it all these rave reviews? The show is shot so much in the dark, you might as well be blind to watch it. How about gettting some light on the set.
  27. Broyax
    Jan 10, 2017
    0
    Les films de "super-héros" sont en général de véritables punitions mais se rattrapent aux branches grâce à leurs effets spéciaux (rien dans le sac, tout dans la gueule). Or, les transformer en séries à petit budget et à la réalisation bon marché les privent de toute espérance. Les super débilos s'écrasent alors par terre lamentablement (les pauvres !) et font une telle peine qu'on leurLes films de "super-héros" sont en général de véritables punitions mais se rattrapent aux branches grâce à leurs effets spéciaux (rien dans le sac, tout dans la gueule). Or, les transformer en séries à petit budget et à la réalisation bon marché les privent de toute espérance. Les super débilos s'écrasent alors par terre lamentablement (les pauvres !) et font une telle peine qu'on leur jette deux balles pour qu'ils puissent aller au macdo.

    Ce Daredevil en est un retentissant exemple et outre sa naïveté et sa bêtise inhérentes au genre (celles des "comics" et des films surexploités) ainsi que sa pauvreté d'écriture (on ne doit vraisemblablement leur donner que quelques feuilles de pet-cul pour torcher chaque épisode voire même chaque saison) la réalisation est un mélange de Julie Lescaut et Plus belle la vie.

    C'est dire la "tension" qu'une telle série dégage tandis qu'on s'efforce de maintenir un niveau d'attention ou un niveau de veille suffisant pour ne pas piquer du nez toutes les deux minutes. D'ailleurs, une autre comparaison me vient à l'esprit (ou bien une autre idée poétique et chiatique) : j'ai l'impression de me retrouver devant des épisodes de Derrick ou Private practice sauf que Derrick irradie d'un charisme tchernobylien en comparaison (!) de cette andouille vide de Daredevil.

    C'est tellement archi-super-naze qu'au bout d'un seul épisode, on croit avoir visionné une saison entière ; alors une saison entière... on tombe dans le coma !!    … Expand
  28. toadvines
    Jan 12, 2017
    3
    BORING! This starts of good. So much so it made me go out and buy some Daredevil comics. Four episodes in and it's looking shaky. 7 episodes in I'm bored to tears, but assuming it will pick up by the end - NEWSFLASH it doesn't. Just DULL DULL DULL. Everyone talks about 'that' fight scene in the corridor. Is that the only memorable thing in 10 hours of content? I cant remember because itBORING! This starts of good. So much so it made me go out and buy some Daredevil comics. Four episodes in and it's looking shaky. 7 episodes in I'm bored to tears, but assuming it will pick up by the end - NEWSFLASH it doesn't. Just DULL DULL DULL. Everyone talks about 'that' fight scene in the corridor. Is that the only memorable thing in 10 hours of content? I cant remember because it was all so DULL. When The Kingpin was introduced I was thinking "now here's a great and unique villain". But by the end he was just a boring as everyone else. And Foggy Nelson and his Missus were just irritating as heck. I was really rooting for them two to get killed off by the end.… Expand
  29. killamotor
    Jul 3, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show is awesome! It takes the style of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and makes it darker, more bloody, and a lot more awesome. The characters all have enough development to make you fear for their lives when watching them fight against the Hand, The Punisher, and Kingpin. Most of the characters stay true to the comic books, except for Daredevil 's suit, which looks way more awesome than it's comic book counterpart, and is virtually indestructible . I think that he could fit in with the MCU, unlike some of the other Marvel TV Shows. This is a must see for any Super Hero Fans, and even for anybody who needs a new show to watch.… Expand
  30. Super-Evil-DOOM
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Great show that functions as a love letter to the Frank Miller comic run, one of the all-time quality books you can read both in general and for Daredevil.

    The supporting cast is very good and characters get a lot of shared screen time, exploring street level hero stuff in ways we haven't seen and providing some real grit and action like never before in this genre. At the very least,    Great show that functions as a love letter to the Frank Miller comic run, one of the all-time quality books you can read both in general and for Daredevil.

    The supporting cast is very good and characters get a lot of shared screen time, exploring street level hero stuff in ways we haven't seen and providing some real grit and action like never before in this genre. At the very least, Daredevil is worth checking out.    … Expand
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#53 Best TV Season of 2018
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#3 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018
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#92 Most Shared TV Season of 2018

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Apr 13, 2015
    83
    It's rich with character development, don't get me wrong--honestly, there's a point where you almost feel that you understand the supervillain better than the superhero--and offers up a lot of entertainment along the way. It's just not "The Wire."
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Margaret Lyons
    Apr 10, 2015
    50
    It's competently assembled but ultimately sort of hollow.
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  3. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Apr 10, 2015
    80
    Some of the show’s episode-by-episode plot threads do come across as perfunctory filler. And Daredevil has a tendency to stretch out its conversational scenes to the point of enervation, especially with regard to Fisk’s attempts to romance an art gallery owner (played by Man of Steel’s Ayelet Zurer). However, the show makes up for those missteps with its clear and compelling voice.
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