Season 2 saw the exciting return of Hell Kitchen’s savior, Daredevil. After bringing down Kingpin, the streets of Hell’s Kitchen has gotten worse instead of better. And vigilante justice is on the rise. I know for some fans, The Punisher is a great character. He is quite popular. For me personally, I’m not a huge fan. I am however a huge fan of Jon Bernthal. His portrayal of Frank Castle is probably the best I’ve seen. He is a tragic character with a tragic backstory.

This was one of the more violent episodes Daredevil has had to date. It’s brutal and bloody and it works beautifully. Bernthal’s performance continues to shine and his conversation with Matt at the cemetery prior to his arrest was both moving and sad. What I like about this Frank Castle as oppose to past depictions, is the human side to the character. Punisher is known more for his violence that we tend to forget what put him in this vengeful state of mind. The episode concludes with the surprise appearance of Elektra at Matt’s apartment.

Here we meet Elektra played by Elodie Yung. Right off the bat, Elodie’s portrayal is far more sensual both in appearance and style than the Jennifer Garner film version of a decade ago. Her look is also more faithful to the source material. Through the use of flashbacks we learn just how influential Elektra was in shaping the man Matt Murdoch becomes as Daredevil and not necessarily in a good way.

The action that was hot and heavy through the majority of the first six episodes was contained here. Things did get heated however between Karen and Matt when she expresses her thoughts on the similarities between Daredevil and Punisher. She feels that both albeit have different approaches, take the law into their own hands in the name of justice.

This was a turning point episode of sorts. First we learn more about Elektra’s true feelings for Matt and the connection they share with Matt’s mentor, Stick. Stick too helped a young and scared Elektra before sending her live with the wealthy family who would raise her. Then, during the trial of Frank Castle, Matt decides to put Castle on the stand in hopes of showing the jury the true Frank Castle and not the one the media calls the Punisher. He hopes to show them the man who served his country with honor and loved his family who was murdered in front of him. But just as he was being put on the stand an officer whispers something into Castle’s ear that catches the Murdock’s attention but he was unable to decipher. During Murdock’s examination, Castle tells everyone in the court that if he could do it all again, all the killings, he would. This sudden outburst and admission that he’s not crazy pretty much damages all potential hope of freedom. Later we see Castle in prison and the same officer from the court leads him to the recreation area where he comes face to face with none other than Wilson Fisk.