Martin Carr reviews the first episode of Daredevil season 3… From out of the ashes and bomb blast rubble emerges a shell shocked and bleeding Matt Murdock. Concussed, hearing impaired and washed up on a derelict shoreline this is how we are thrown back in as our anti-hero hits rock bottom. Disillusioned, deserted and emotionally […]

Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Daredevil season 3… There are many different cages people choose to construct around themselves. For some the bars are psychological for others emotional favoured when choosing to isolate, protect and insulate themselves from harm. Rarely are they physical, literal and wrought of iron and steel. However these can […]

Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Daredevil season 3… ‘No Good Deed’ deals out karmic retribution against a man in denial. Someone with a sense that right and wrong play no part in administering justice, combating crime or taking criminals off the street. We get ring side seats to the disintegration of Matt Murdock […]

Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Daredevil season 3… With the news of Luke Cage and Iron Fist cancellations it’s nice to see the gloves come off in ‘Blindsided’. Carefully crafted narrative, nuanced exchanges and subtle glances are cast aside for a virtuoso steady cam set piece which pulses with unfettered ferocity. Through the […]

Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of Daredevil season 3… There are elements here which are reminiscent of Lars Von Trier’s Dogville. Stripped back character work, theatrical spotlights and an immediacy which adds to the action by removing distractions. Parring it back to the bare bones not only illuminates Fisk’s analytical mind but gives us […]

Martin Carr reviews the sixth episode of Daredevil season 3… Camerawork and sound design continue playing a major part in defining season three of this Marvel-Netflix joint venture. Spiralling psychological states, whispered reminiscences and a sense of claustrophobia all feed into this mid-way point. With factions branching off which see Foggy and Karen in one […]

Martin Carr reviews the eighth episode of Daredevil season 3… Rage, anger and fear represent three of the most powerful emotions either to mobilise, paralyze or isolate. Episode 8 not only dissects them, balances the deck for everyone and gives the ensemble something substantial to work with, but more importantly foreshadows a twist that will […]

Martin Carr reviews the ninth episode of Daredevil season 3… This is the one where the options run out. Where the emotional hooks which have been working their way beneath the skin for eight straight hours, finally burrow deep enough and find purchase. Here is where those seeds which were sown bear fruit and begin […]