Why Daredevil Is Still The Best Superhero Show 

Netflix's Daredevil is what Marvel's phase 4 should have been. The big question of the MCU was "Where do you go after Thanos eliminating half the universe? How do you top that?" and the answer SHOULD have been "You don't" Instead you remember that even with literal gods battling it out to protect earth Up There, the people Down Here still have their own lives and their own struggles and need heroes of their own, because even though the existential threats are literally world-ending, an individuals world can end just as absolutely at the hands of a tweaked out junkie. Remember why the world needs saving, reconnect with real people living real lives, to ground the bombast of the big event films, give them weight, context and emotional stakes.

It's honestly a masterpiece. It is hands down the best thing marvel has ever put out or done in terms of the MCU. Like the show is Breaking Bad and GoT tier level of story telling, and I don't say that lightly, the very slow moving and series drama about Matthew Murdock and his friends against the people who threaten hells kitchen. I love how there is no quippy jokes no bullshit and how the show takes time to create flawed but very fleshed out characters. Damn it's just so good.

it's the best superhero show, for the best superhero!

Dude...I can't give a single superlative to that show. I love it so much. It was the push to get me reading comics. Nice touch with that Sonic Mania song.

That's awesome! This show also got me to read Daredevil comics and yeah couldn't be a better character for that since he has so many great runs in his history! And sonic mania rules@@mgn1990

For me it's insane because while there are episodes that are better than others I enjoyed each episode I don't even like every episode of Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul and those shoes are phenomenal

@@Jakeyisdeadyeah fax

daredevil season 2 was best punisher season.

Spectacular Spider-Man? Oh wait

I agree, i really like the 2 seasons of Punisher as well. Not nearly as pitch perfect as DD but still great. Although season 2 of DD is the best season of Punisher.

@@N0TAR1A I love it. But it’s not exactly perfect. There’s still a few issues in Season 1. And Season 2’s plots are a mess.

@@N0TAR1A certain contrivances to necessitate the plot or plain sloppy execution. Things like the Hand & Chase not being fleshed out at all. With things especially like the Black Sky never being elaborated on what it actually means or does. Even saying “you have to watch Iron Fist & Defenders” is a poor explanation, as one, those shows don’t do this either. And two, that doesn’t fix the issue of Daredevil season 2, which directly had these as the focus of the plots Then there’s things like Fisk’s men immediately finding out where Hoffman is from their city sweep at the exact moment that Matt discovers the same location by going through the Leland’s property records. Very convenient Fisk apparently using the last of his money to orchestrate Castle into his cell block, yet still seemingly has more than enough money to keep paying off everyone in the prison for the rest of Season 2 and into the Season 3 Matt not being killed by the Russians, and instead is just thrown into a dumpster Matt dropping a fire extinguisher onto a guy’s head and then pushing said guy off a roof only to say “he’s still alive.” Yeah suspension of disbelief is needed in fictional stories, but this is pushing it quite a bit lol The hit man from episode 1 not just shooting Karen, instead tries to brawl and stab her Pretty much everyone except for Karen forgetting about Matt’s original black costume in season 3. Even though it’s been about two years since season 1, where Matt was seeing attacking cops on video in his black costume, with even a bunch of people in Hell’s Kitchen knowing about “the man in mask”, but seemingly know one remembers Fisk somehow finding out that Karen was staying at the church, with that only coinciding with the first time Matt manages to sneak into Fisk’s building Matt (the guy with super-hearing) having to lean in to hear the Russian brother mutter under his breath lmao Matt somehow knowing that Nobu’s alive not based off like his smell or something, but only when his mouth mask is removed lol Inconsistencies with how good of a fighter Nobu is, as in Season 1 he beats the tar out of Matt, and the same goes for their first fight in Season 2. But then their second fight he gets beaten in less than 10 seconds, and is then shown on the losing front against Matt in the first part of their final fight. Only to then be able to beat up both Matt & Elektra seemingly easy just seconds later, but then gets bodied by Matt after Elektra dies two minutes later Nobu/Hand just not attacking Matt as he grieves over Elektra The racisism bts (think that speaks for itself) Unfocused plot of DD season 2, as far too much focused on Punisher, with nothing about him having to do at all with the Hand. Leading to absolute confusion on the halves of Karen & Foggy, who quite literally need to ask Matt what’s even going on by the finale, as they haven’t been in the Hand plot I have a few of my own personal gripes ofc, as there’s a couple of changes from the books that I don’t think work quite as well. But I’ll leave those out, as I mostly wanted to focus on what was given of the show itself

@@N0TAR1A well yeah. I first watched this show when I was 11. So of course I didn’t catch all these hiccups in the plot. Accept for season 2. Even back in 2016 I thought of those issues There several contrivances that purely to facilitate artificial tension or just to push the plot despite logical or consistency. Whether these issues/moments are minor or not is not the point. As I said, “the show is *near* perfection.” It has flaws (especially season two. I also just don’t see how unexplained plot points, unfocused narratives, or flat characters aren’t “issues”. But if you can’t reply to them, then bye then✌️

@@N0TAR1A I’ve seen the show dozens times, and even twice back to back in the last month. And the things I listed aren’t explained. Sure some are minor or even nitpicks. But things that actually influence the plot and pacing like the Black Sky having no explanation as to what it is or does is quite literally said by even Stick. Even the characters don’t know what the end goal of Season 2 is. Flat characters like Nobu, or inconsistencies with some Matt’s powers to supply further tension/conflict can be issues even if you yourself didn’t notice or weren’t bothered by them. I’d recommend just glance at my initial list once more. Again. Great show. But it’s not perfect. It has flaws

@@N0TAR1A actually no. Stick very much admits that he nor the Hand knows what the Black Sky can do, only that it will bring the end of the world. And even in the spin-off shows this not explained. So a central plot point of a season is not explained nor developed Already brought up inconsistencies in Matt’s abilities in my list. Not repeating them I expect there to be something of interest with a central villain organization of a season. The Hand is just flat. They’re purely evil with a goal that is never fleshed out or explained in DD. And I wouldn’t call the main villain of season 2 a “random character”

Awesome insight on the show and Bullseye. I’ve just started getting into reading Daredevil comics so it’ll be fun to see the differences.

Just missing the “DD”

If i remember right, Cox was so good, i think they actually got it on the first take AND without switching in a stunt double as they had planned. It was a literal one shot scene.

No

The best thing about Daredevil being in the MCU is that it leads people to watch his way better show. Glad you loved the show too!

My condolences that your eyes had to witness She Hulk. Marvel should be charged with abuse.

Not popular *

​@@harunoshiobana235 show is far from underrated and un popular. It's just not anything going on with it until next year

Thanks you so much!

Bro seriously I’m rewatching season 1 and I can’t believe how good everything is. It’s definitely the best thing marvel has ever produced. I never knew much about DD but he’s my favorite because of this adaptation

Totally agree with your take on Daredevil. Season 3 is one of my favorite seasons of television ever! Also I’m glad you’re liking my videos. Im just going to keep making them cause I love doing it and it seems I got a small community that enjoys them and that’s more than enough for me!

Absolutely agree

Thanks!

Thanks!

I hope they never make Born Again. I know Mr. Cox loves playing Murdock/DD, but I wonder if he will really be happy as Disney assassinates his character.

Well it looks like the stunt coordinator who initially got fired just got rehired for Born again with the creative overhaul so hopefully they are moving in the right direction!

I think usually mature shows have more creative freedom from producers and aren’t expected to perform as well as mainstream shows. They get to be more creative and they also have time to find their audience instead of having to appease a large demographic due to being family friendly. But idk I’m just a dumb movie guy

Cus kids probably can't identify dumb writing, and the parents just don't care.

@luisz222 Perhaps, but kids shows shouldn't be less good simply because they are marketed to kids. C.S. Lewis once said that a story which is good only for children is not a good story at all. He's right. The audience may limit the subject matter, but that just means that the writers must write a compelling story within their purview. For example, How to Train Your Dragon 1 is an excellent movie, sufficiently dark but not too dark for kids. It has excellent themes, such as forgiveness, sacrificial love, etc. It shows how real relationships work---Hiccup being bullied, Hiccup not getting along with his dad, Hiccup learning to stand up for himself and what matters to him as he grows in confidence because of his friendship with Toothless. It's a great movie, for kids and adults. If writers feel that they cannot be sufficiently creative within their purview, then they may need to switch genres or crank up their creativity juices to make something truly unique for its genre/audience. Writers who did this would be among the best storytellers and visual media would be in a much different place than the sad state it wallows in today.

Great insights! I also absolutely adore the Frank Miller daredevil and especially recent the Zdarsky run.

thx man!

And reborn again🤣🤣🤣

Thanks!

I like peacemaker too just love daredevil a bit more

Yeah probably marvels best show next to superhero squad

no it really is the best one. only thing close is the boys and invincible

Totally get it! Jon Bernenthal is too good as punisher

I've heard great things about it and I know Michael Rosenbaum is in it and I love him as Flash in Justice League animated. So I probably need to get around to watching that!

@@IamT-Rex the show is very much a drawn out soap opera with dodgy special effects, but it’s a show with a lot of heart, and I’d recommend it to anyone! Also personally I think Michael Rosenbaum is easily the best live action portrayal of Lex Luthor. He really gives Lex a level of depth and complexity.

Yeah after Guardians 3 I am just here for Daredevil and Spidey

A true childhood classic

Glad you like the video!

Really like what I've seen so far of Doom Patrol but I do need to end up catching up on Watchmen since the graphic novel is so good

@@IamT-Rex also The Sadman (The Endless) its so good

All I want is for that new daredevil show to go hard

Trash compared to daredevil

Totally get it. That show is awesome!

The boys is trash compared to daredevil

Go ask in your neighborhood 70% of the people will tell you you need to go see a doctor🤣🤣🤣

Disagree, I believe daredevil is still far better but those are all great shows

@@bluegoku845 Season 2 is a shitshow for Daredevil - also part of Season 3. Doesn't hold a candle to the shows I listed - let alone the rest of Marvel's TV shit lineup.

@@w00master Season 2 wasn't even that bad, sure it was the weakest compared to the rest, but what followed after Defenders gave us one of the greatest seasons ever, with superb character development, interactions and villains. I haven't watched Peacemaker nor Watchmen but I can definitely rank Daredevil above The Boys for certain. The Boys is a good show but S3 was a very weak continuation from S2, with that one being it's best. Invincible has potential to be a great show, but it's only been one season and calling it better than Daredevil is ehh... questionable.

@@Ravonaa Season 2 was a complete snorefest and Defenders was total dogshit.

Nobody cares !!

Disney + is worst wow I never thought they could ruin something

real

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked the video!

@@IamT-Rex I dont say this a lot but you are genuinely underrated af

I mean I agree with most of what your saying, but do you seriously blame this on james gunn? Peacemaker was far and away the best thing that came out of the DCEU in a long while

@@klaudrequester8078 well i worked with Zack Snyder and Henry on BVS and love MOS and Justice League ..and the actors playing the parts so James Gunn coming and getting rid of those3 actors after Henry quit Witcher to be the best Superman..and James gets rid of him makes me mad..after they been like we are going to compete with marvel and theN rebooting everything..just makes me upset..i dont have 10 years to get to know a new cast..and ppl are so picky with super hero movies when im just glad they make them

That’s really interesting. Why is season 3 your least favorite? I’m genuinely curious cause I thought it was easily the most interesting and engaging season. What didn’t work for you?

There’s so many things, I’d have to make my own essay video to cover it all but it’s fundamentally cracked. Didn’t S1 already cover his soul searching, questioning morality & juxtaposed adversary? How come Matt became so dismayed & unhinged when Elektra died the 2nd time & not the first? The 3 seasons were meant to cover the 3 aspects of his life. S1: lawyer/civilian S2: hero/vigilante S3: his religious side. S3 posed the question “why does he (still) fight?” It doesn’t answer that question in a satisfying or cohesive way.