The Dark at the End of the Tunnel

We also get some flashbacks in this episode, which bring the big reveal of the season: Elektra is the Black Sky, whatever that may be. But, even so, even if she is supposed to become the weapon of the Hand, Stick’s assassination attempt still seems to be out of place.

And is it just us, or did the young Elektra’s fight scenes seem better choreographed than Elodie Yung’s?

Also, the fact that she refuses Nobu’s offer is something we wouldn’t have expected, even if it brought her redemption. Thus far, she tried quite a few times to fight who she was (even if she didn’t know who she was, exactly), so it has become tiresome to see her trying and failing again and again.

We don’t know about you, but we actually hate the reveal of the Blacksmith as someone close to the Punisher – someone he actually trusts. Just like with everything that feels out of place this season, there wasn’t enough preparation, and it came out of nowhere. Even if his conversation with Karen, with her realizing who he is, was again beautifully written.

Were we expected to believe that Frank would think twice about killing him? Maybe that is it – but we didn’t doubt for a second that the Punisher will punish.

Lastly, we cannot believe that he is the Blacksmith, and not just a lieutenant. And we are actually expecting the Punisher to get his own solo series (as he deserves) and find out who was actually behind everything that happened to him.

The highlight? The Punisher creates his iconic vest!