Marvel's Daredevil

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 19, 2018
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 1432 Ratings

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  1. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    I love Netflix's version of Daredevil! The second season is not as good as the first, but it's okay.
  2. CarlElmore
    Jan 24, 2023
    6
    Starts off very strong but as soon as Episode 5 starts, the season falls apart. The trio doing legal stuff and anything dealing with The Punisher and Wilson Fisk is really good but Matt and Elektra's story which dominates Season 2 is really boring and dumb.
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    Sep 21, 2022
    7
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  4. UltanCombo
    Jan 12, 2022
    8
    I think they put two seasons together here. It’s a good season overall but this feels like they were setting up the Punisher for his own show. He’s a complicated villain but also you can argue he was a complicated hero. He’s on the same side as Matt but his actions are villainous.

    They’re also setting up the Defenders as well cause they didn’t finish some of the stories they had going.    I think they put two seasons together here. It’s a good season overall but this feels like they were setting up the Punisher for his own show. He’s a complicated villain but also you can argue he was a complicated hero. He’s on the same side as Matt but his actions are villainous.

    They’re also setting up the Defenders as well cause they didn’t finish some of the stories they had going. Literally introduce you to a hole and leave it. Yeah that’s fine. It’s annoying but I’ll live.

    I’m going to give this a good score but the best villain is Fist and having him caged away not out doing whatever he wants is to the detriment of the show. Still a must watch series but hasn’t hit the heights we know it could with this season.    … Expand
  5. cdougall
    Aug 3, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Daredevil season 2 is almost as good as season 1 was. The acting, action and dialogue remain just as strong as they were in the first season. The story and villain are where this season falters a bit from season 1. In season 2, the story gets more complicated since there are multiple plotlines going on and it can be a bit difficult to keep track of everything once the season really gets going. The season manages to balance these plotlines decently enough, but it can get confusing at times. The bigger issue with this season is the villain. Unlike season 1, Fisk isn’t the primary villain this time, although he does appear in the season. Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle is a bit of a villain, but the true antagonist is the organization called The Hand. Bernthal does a fine job portraying Castle and embodies the violent nature of the character very well. While Castle starts off as the show’s villain, he becomes overshadowed by The Hand. Unfortunately, neither villain lives up to the bar set by Fisk, causing season 2 to feel like a bit of a letdown from season 1 despite The Hand being a better antagonist than Castle is. The season mostly recovers from this and gives us an ending that nicely culminates all the plotlines and lays the foundation for future storytelling and development. DD season 2 may not be as good as season 1 is, but it still has its merits and is worth watching if you’re a fan of the character.… Expand
  6. TudorPopescu
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Another amazing season. Jon Bernthal is such a good Punisher that I simply cannot imagine anyone else playing this role. Same thing with Charlie Cox as Daredevil.
  7. Reviewsformedia
    Oct 31, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yeah, for me it wasn't as good as season 1. This one just felt, I don't know, a little messier maybe? I mean it's still really good but I don't believe it reaches the highs of season 1. It definitely tried to do a lot more than its predecessor and because of that, I believe it backed itself into a corner and overstuffed itself. This season has a god number of plots going on all at once, it has the whole thing with the Hand, it has Elektra coming in, it has the Wilson Fisk tiny subplot, everything with the Punisher and the blacksmith and I just think that it tried to do way too much for a single Daredevil season. The Hand stuff was obviously to set up for The Defenders and everything with the Punisher, while being the best part of the season, was obviously there to set him up for his own spinoff show. It felt like when Age of Ultron stuffed in a bunch of random subplots to set the MCU up for Infinity War and other movies and it ended up feeling unnecessary and unnatural. Daredevil does hand it better than Avengers but without a doubt, I think it ends up becoming jumbled around because of everything going on at once. I preferred the much smaller scale and much more personal first season which mainly focused on just Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, which is what I think a Daredevil solo show should mainly do - save that bigger scale stuff for The Defenders team up. This season also felt like it dearly missed Kingpin, Nobu isn't anywhere near as good of a villain as Fisk and the Hand, while a serious threat, felt sort of out of place in this story, which honestly should've just focused on Fisk again because him being the main villain is where Daredevil shines the most, he's just that good. The few episodes where Fisk does appear were for sure my favourites this season and I think it just further emphasised the huge gap he was leaving while he wasn't the main antagonist. There was a lot of good this season however. Jon Bernthal as the Punisher was absolutely phenomenal and a great example of a perfect casting. Punisher's subplot and his relationship with both Karen and Daredevil was fantastic and so well done. As I said, the more personal side of the show is where it shines and Punisher definitely brings that aspect to the table this season. Not only does he have his own side plot that's by far the strongest, he also brings out a moral dilemma in Daredevil on the whole no killing rule. Their two ideologies clash throughout the season and it brings a great back and fourth dynamic between the two characters as well as being a more mental challenge for Matt to face as well as the more physically taxing obstacle that the Hand puts in his way. Elektra was great too, her relationship with Matt was really well done and takes his moral dilemma even further. It also means that this season we get to explore Matt's past a little more, with both Stick and Elektra as well as Foggy. This seasons' strongest parts were when it chose to focus on Matt and the personal challenges he faces rather than the bigger picture threats that honestly should've just been lightly teased and saved for The Defenders. Punisher alone would've made a great antihero antagonist for Daredevil to overcome and if the show would've just paired Punisher's storyline alongside Kingpin's, they could've crafted something a little less messy and more personal to Matt. In my opinion, I think that's what would've made season 2 better than the first for me. Although some prefer the bigger scale more comic book-y stuff so this is really more just personal preference, I just would've rather had them cut down on a lot of stuff and has them focus more closely on just Matt and Frank with Wilson Fisk working from the shadows in prison. But oh well, I am looking forward to seeing what they've done in season 3 since I've heard that it's less of this season and more of the first, so I'm really excited for that when I get around to it. I did really like the suit this season though, that and the fact that Daredevil's billy club shows up finally is fantastic and it's the comic book stuff I really like to see. All that's left is for Fisk to return with his classic white suit and I'll be happy with that and a more personal story for season 3. Super excited. Overall, season 2 is still good it just chooses to focus too much on bigger picture stuff and tries to do too much to the point where the season feels cluttered up. However, the smaller scale stuff this season was fantastic and the way they handled Frank Castle and Elektra as well as their relationships with Matt was really great. I like this season, it's just a little below the first for me. Still great though, and miles ahead of a lot of other superhero shows I've seen before.
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  8. AliceofX
    Jun 12, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This season was a mixed bag. The Punisher storyline was good and what it should have focused on instead of the cliche, "Let's save the world," thing with Electra.… Expand
  9. JulianIncen
    May 5, 2019
    8
    Elektra and The Punisher are new and great inclusions for the series . The end lived up to my expectations.
  10. Larian
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    Another outstanding season of the marvel TV flagship. and Scott Glenn made the perfect Stick. MUST SEE.
  11. Grachechkovski
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    The second great work from Marvel. I think that the main anti-hero is a Punisher in this season rather than the Daredevil. But the story line is interesting and impressing.
  12. kman5473
    Oct 30, 2018
    5
    It's just really, really bad. The whole arch with Daredevil in Electra is...meh. Season is bloated with character introductions and villains that are only ok. Fairly forgettable.
  13. GarethB
    Oct 21, 2018
    5
    Started strongly with the introduction of the Punisher but fades in the second half, Elektra is not very interesting and by the time I had seen the 1000th ninja guy I had lost interest.
  14. alejandro970
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    The working class hero from Hell´s Kitchen comes back with new challenges and dillemas; particullarly the increasingly heavy secret of his double identity. The addition of The Punisher and Elektra increase the curiosity of viewer.
  15. Adelthorne
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    The story thickends, And I love how all the characters evolve. This is how a super hero show should be. And its baffels me how DD failed on the big screen. Good that TV shows get bigger budgets.
  16. CoreGamer1408
    Oct 4, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This second series was both a personal hit and personal miss I. I really enjoyed the Punisher storyline and the more down to earth action scenes. I was not that keen on the flights of fantasy supernatural storyline with Electra and I feel the Electra actress was miscast for the role. The chemistry just didn't work between DareDevil and Electra. The Punisher character was awesome so up for his series.… Expand
  17. SrPepe
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    TREMENDO 10 a esta temporada hermosa, me encanto mucho. Punisher y Elektra son excelentes personajes.
  18. MarvelJoe
    Mar 9, 2018
    8
    Starting the new season with a bang to the head. I love they introduce Frank Castle aka The Punisher on Daredevil just like the comics. After 5 episodes, Elektra come along in the series and then everything felt a little flat after that but got a lot better in the last 3 episodes. I highly recommended you try this season.
  19. LinttaFlamingo
    Dec 18, 2017
    6
    Daredevil himself continues to be fantastic and interesting and there's no more derpy kid flashbacks! Not only that, but the new characters Punisher and Elektra were also pretty great and all the character moments were believable thanks to the fine acting. The action is mostly exciting and there's a fantastic one-take scene at one point just like in the first season.

    But what completely    Daredevil himself continues to be fantastic and interesting and there's no more derpy kid flashbacks! Not only that, but the new characters Punisher and Elektra were also pretty great and all the character moments were believable thanks to the fine acting. The action is mostly exciting and there's a fantastic one-take scene at one point just like in the first season.

    But what completely kills the whole binge-watch element though is the stupidly uneven pacing. Some episodes feel like complete filler, just unnecessary exposition and some episodes have constant plot movement that moves on too fast. Marvel seriously needs to cut the dumbass 13 episode rule and focus on what matters.    … Expand
  20. spacebear1
    Dec 14, 2017
    9
    Daredevil: Season 2 is a marvelous second season (no pun intended). The characters are still wonderful as well as the outstandingly great action sequences. I loved the introduction to Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle and he steals every scene that he's in. My only complaint is that this season has some pacing issues and certain parts didn't transition well. Overall, I really love this secondDaredevil: Season 2 is a marvelous second season (no pun intended). The characters are still wonderful as well as the outstandingly great action sequences. I loved the introduction to Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle and he steals every scene that he's in. My only complaint is that this season has some pacing issues and certain parts didn't transition well. Overall, I really love this second season, and I especially loved Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle.… Expand
  21. abm0
    Nov 24, 2017
    6
    Only watched this because the Punisher's in it (OK, and Karen; that Deborah Ann Woll can act, and then some). Also the reason it gets an extra point compared to S1. Otherwise, all Daredevil-centric non-Punisher-related content in it is perfectly skippable. DD's fights are just as stupid as in S1. Everyone's doing backflips and other dumb s*** that would tire you out and get you killed in 3Only watched this because the Punisher's in it (OK, and Karen; that Deborah Ann Woll can act, and then some). Also the reason it gets an extra point compared to S1. Otherwise, all Daredevil-centric non-Punisher-related content in it is perfectly skippable. DD's fights are just as stupid as in S1. Everyone's doing backflips and other dumb s*** that would tire you out and get you killed in 3 seconds. It's like I'm watching some cheap Xena/Hercules/Mortal Kombat series from way-back-when. And then they have DD's scrawny ass throwing the much heavier Punisher around, just to keep DD looking unrealistically cool. They must have some 12yo DD fanboi writing all of this, including the fight choreography.… Expand
  22. Aloxb3
    Nov 4, 2017
    5
    Essa segunda temporada deixou muito a desejar. Os pontos positivos da 2ª temporada do Demolidor ficam com a aparição e o desenvolvimento dos personagens Frank Castle (Punisher) e o Wilson Fisk (Rei do Crime) que é bem legal e deixou a expectativa para a série do The Punisher lá em cima e, também, pela base da série "Defenders" pois é nessa temporada que tudo começa. Fora isso é tudo meioEssa segunda temporada deixou muito a desejar. Os pontos positivos da 2ª temporada do Demolidor ficam com a aparição e o desenvolvimento dos personagens Frank Castle (Punisher) e o Wilson Fisk (Rei do Crime) que é bem legal e deixou a expectativa para a série do The Punisher lá em cima e, também, pela base da série "Defenders" pois é nessa temporada que tudo começa. Fora isso é tudo meio que um desastre. As cenas de luta são bem toscas e, até certo ponto, bem mal feitas. O roteirista decidiu não deixar mais nada implícito, o que acaba gerando diálogos longos e completamente desnecessários , pois, explicam coisas que não precisam ser explicadas e, em certos momentos eu senti como se os criadores estivessem duvidando da minha inteligência, como se eu não soubesse o que aconteceu e/ou não soubesse quais as consequências das atitudes dos personagens. A fotografia não deixou de ser boa, assim como o enredo mas, a forma com que tudo isso foi apresentado é um pouco decepcionante. O pior é que você precisa assistir essa temporada pra entender: Muitas coisas do "Iron Fist", Defenders e a série do The Punisher, ou seja, essa temporada é, por analogia, aquela matéria da escola que você não gosta mas que você tem que saber, ou pelo menos conhecer, pra passar no vestibular.… Expand
  23. JLuis_001
    Sep 9, 2017
    9
    For many people the second season was a step back, for me it wasn't it was actually better.
    Not only did they deepen in The Hand but the inclusion of Elektra and The Punisher were excellent achievements for the series.

    More action, more violence, more emotion, certainly was a great season.
  24. bigjon1958
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Lots of action, great story lines, and very well developed characters. Best Marvel show on TV. Really, my favorite TV series since Lost. Hope they bring it back for third season.
  25. drlowdon
    Feb 27, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With the introduction of fellow vigilantes Frank Castle and Elektra (characters that will be well known to comic book fans) alongside the multiple plot threads that run throughout these thirteen episodes there was a danger that Daredevil's second season could have been a bit of a mess. Fortunately however that is far from being the case and the writers have done a great job of juggling each story-line as well as fully developing the each of the characters. The action scenes, although perhaps too violent for some, are also excellent and just as good as anything you'll see on the big screen (the fight with the biker gang in the stairwell was just phenomenal).

    I didn't think this show would improve on its great first season but, if you ask me, it has done just that.    … Expand
  26. adelucero
    Jan 22, 2017
    10
    Wow! Just WOW! Even better! Even the plot was somewhat scattered throughout the series to give way for character introduction, they still nailed it! The Punisher is great. Great performance from Jon Bernthal. I can't wait for another season!
  27. Lexman
    Jan 18, 2017
    9
    While Murdock plays dress up, The Punisher, Elektra and Stick get the job done. Wilson Fisk and all other characters are far more interesting and charismatic than the Daredevil. This season is better than the first season but Murdock-Daredevil belong on a PG rated TV show.
  28. thedaywalker
    Jan 5, 2017
    8
    Without a doubt not as good as season 1, The Punisher pushed the first episodes, but the villain wasn't quite as memorable and the finale really felt short of what it could have been
  29. nth11
    Dec 28, 2016
    9
    Once again a very satisfying season for this series. Great cast, Great story ( or stories should i say), Great action & a Great action/drama overall. I loved particularly the whole direction, felt fresh. Although a little far fetched at times on the legal side, it was still fantastic and well written. The dialogue is good, and keeps you thinking and on your toes. A world class franchiseOnce again a very satisfying season for this series. Great cast, Great story ( or stories should i say), Great action & a Great action/drama overall. I loved particularly the whole direction, felt fresh. Although a little far fetched at times on the legal side, it was still fantastic and well written. The dialogue is good, and keeps you thinking and on your toes. A world class franchise Netflix could make this into.

    who knows even the Punisher will have its own series starting next year, and there will also be the combined Marvel thing with Daredevil, Luke Cage & Jessica Jones. Cheers to all involved in creating this series, its been extremely satisfying. Upwards and onwards with this! You can see its potential in continuing to grow bigger in years to come.    … Expand
  30. akovia
    Dec 4, 2016
    7
    Fantastic cast and production, but the writing falls flat with its forced plot devices to create drama that shows a complete lack of creativity. This show is decidedly adult with it's story content and brutal violence, but it fails to follow through by underestimating the intelligence of it's viewers. Almost like they had a checklist of fights and confrontations they had to fit into theFantastic cast and production, but the writing falls flat with its forced plot devices to create drama that shows a complete lack of creativity. This show is decidedly adult with it's story content and brutal violence, but it fails to follow through by underestimating the intelligence of it's viewers. Almost like they had a checklist of fights and confrontations they had to fit into the script and cobbled it together the best they could. In a word, the writing was uninspired.

    That may sound scathing, but this season actually has a lot going for it.The entire Punisher story line was rock solid and was worth the watch alone. This character knows exactly who he is and never feels forced to be anything else. The Elektra story line starts out the same way but gets bogged down along the way. Hopefully her character can be redeemed in the future as there is great potential there that wasn't realized. The action is also first rate but gets stale when you always know what is going to happen next.

    I absolutely love the atmosphere of the show and only wish it followed through on the grittiness it conveys. I ranked this favorably only because I think they are one clever (and inspired) writer away of having the best superhero show on TV.    … Expand
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#94 Best TV Season of 2016
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#4 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#5 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Alex Abad-Santos
    Mar 21, 2016
    70
    Ultimately, Petrie and Ramirez created a season that fully understands Daredevil's strengths and plays to them accordingly. But this second installment is underwritten, and has failed to build on the show's fine first season.
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Mar 18, 2016
    60
    Mr. Cox and Elden Hanson, as Foggy, do earnestness well and put across the sometimes dopey dialogue better than you’d have a right to expect. There’s not, however, a lot of wit or shading to their performances--the writing can be blamed, but they could be doing more to amplify it, to make the show more fun. For that, we can turn to Deborah Ann Woll, who jolts the show to life every time she appears as Karen.
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  3. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Mar 17, 2016
    60
    I admire the series without being very engaged by it, but I can certainly see why you might get more hooked on it.
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