Dogs to a Gunfight

After Daredevil gets shot in the head, what happens next? Well, it is up to Foggy to come to his aid and deliver some pretty wise words (though a bit too cheesy for our liking). And this is also the moment in which Matt Murdock realizes that a choice must be made between living a normal life and being a full-time vigilante.

There is one trope common to most superhero flicks that could have been skipped in Daredevil "“ the superhero loses his hearing, temporary. Taking into account that he is also blind"¦Fortunately, this inconvenience doesn't spread throughout the entire episode, which ends with a cliffhanger.

Karen expresses her disapproval of vigilantism, while also having doubts about the Punisher's reasons (though she seems to also become closer to Grotto). She also tries to find more about the new vigilante, while also suggesting that Daredevil's actions inspire copycats. And this is, as far as we are concerned, a very nice touch, since it develops her character even further, showing how resourceful and insightful she can be. Also, her relationship with Matt progresses.

Foggy negotiates a deal for the mob enforcer with Reyes (who also appeared in Jessica Jones), though he doesn't suspect that he will be double-crossed. Also, his character is again the one who reminds the fans that Daredevil's alter ego is a lawyer and that the law firm must actually work for the cover to remain intact. Foggy kicks ass, even if in a different manner than his friend.

As far as Reyes is concerned, her character seems to have been drawn out pretty hastily, since it is too obvious (very obvious) that she has something to hide.

It is also revealed that the Punisher actually didn't intend to kill Daredevil, which further suggests the outcome of the series (after all, they are both vigilantes, even if their way of imparting justice is totally different).

It can be said that this second episode is a bit slower "“ but that’s just because it’s placed between two very intense ones. Furthermore, some exposition was also needed. And, quite frankly, the Punisher deserved even more than this. Thus, we find out that his killing of the Irish mobsters was part of a plan to take down three gangs from Hell's Kitchen.

Also, he just cannot let evil-doers walk away. Even if this means bashing some shady pawnbroker’s brains out, after the guy accepted stolen money from Frank for some police scanners. Also, he saves a dog after killing his owners, which says a lot about him "“ even if it is hard to believe that he has a moral code, he actually does have one.

The episode also ends with a cliffhanger, with Punisher once again beating Daredevil because of that common superhero trope.

All in all, even if most say that this episode could have been better, we say that it was more than necessary. And, besides some lines here and there, and some actions that seem out of place (why the hell would that pawnbroker sell a menacing Frank Castle kiddie porn?!?), we enjoyed this one as much as the previous.