Bang

Unlike the first season, when the pace of the series was gradually increased, Daredevil's Season 2 begins with a literal bang, with the introduction of the Punisher (many believed that he would be the main antagonist of the season).

Of course, the episode doesn't focus just on this. In fact, we get to see how the Matt/Foggy/Karen trio manages the law firm, which is considered the best for those who can only pay with produce. From this, you can guess that this won't end too well, since the law firm must make some money in order to be functional "“ but they’re still considered heroes.

The relationship between Karen and Matt is also moving forward, with some tension being sensed between them. On the other hand, Foggy is the one who basically runs the firm, while also having to look after Matt Murdock.

All in all, the characters aren't stagnant, and their story moves forward.

In the wake of Wilson Fisk's removal, the biggest threat of the season is the Irish mobsters, who want to take their neighborhood back. This doesn't go as they intend "“ as it is later revealed, they are aware that some lunatic is gunning down mobsters, and they come to their meeting prepared (with lots of firepower and bulletproof vests). The Punisher mows them down "“ literally.

Grotto seems to become one of the future supporting characters, being a somewhat reformed criminal (spoiler "“ he won't become one) who asks the help of Murdock and Nelson. Injured, he is taken to the hospital where, in pure Punisher style, Frank Castle arrives.

What follows is the first showdown between Daredevil and the Punisher. Which ends with a bang "“ though we cannot understand how in the world Matt Murdock didn't see the gun. Thus, the Punisher shoots Daredevil in the head.

Take that for a cliffhanger!

What do we think? This is the best way in which the second season could have started! And it is very good to see that the powers that be didn't settle on copying the first season’s formula "“ the main secondary character is introduced from the start, to the fans' delight.

Furthermore, the pace is simply incredible "“ without neglecting the character development.

Of course, it can be said that the villains (who are just some gang members) are rather incompetent (just cannon fodder). But that ends fairly quickly, since the Punisher arrives and obliterates them.