A day in the life of Matt Murdock gets intense, forcing him to team up with a familiar face. When a serial killer terrorizes the streets of New York, the city needs a savior.
This episode was pure fun. It perfectly highlights the need to prioritize character over plot. Nothing that occurs here advances the overall narrative. It puts on display why the audience should be invested in Matt Murdock. It highlights his abilities and willingness to help those in need. He is capable of outsmarting criminals. They underestimate him because of his blindness. He forges connections quickly. It just so happens to serve as a bridge from this world to Ms. Marvel. Matt has already served as the lawyer for Spider-Man and She-Hulk in the MCU. It's perfectly reasonable to assume he could pop up in the same capacity for Ms. Marvel now as well. It's rewarding for the viewers who understand these characters. It's also just an entertaining story by itself. Bank robbers planned their heist meticulously. Human error required them to improvise. The bank manager was out of the office due to a family emergency. Yusuf Khan has the authority to deny Matt's loan application. He doesn't know how to get into the vault. The diamond these criminals are after is beyond their grasp. Matt uses those expectations against them. The leader Devlin remarks upon how absurd Matt's origin story is. He's a blind man who grew up as an orphan. And now, his business is struggling. Devlin doesn't trust him because he hates the legal profession. Matt can't prevail by making an argument that motivates these criminals into action. He has to resort to violence to get everyone to safety. He does precisely that because he cares to listen.
Matt always has his ear to the world around him. He left the bank. He was free from this heist. He returned because he couldn't let innocent people get hurt. He alerted law enforcement to what was going on. Devlin kept Detective Angie Kim busy and distracted. And yes, her joke about a leprechaun was funny. It bought her more time. Of course, Matt couldn't plan for every possibility either. The S.W.A.T. captain was eager to burst through the door to take down the robbers. He didn't care about any of the collateral damage. Matt argued on behalf of the innocent. He tried to keep them all safe. He succeeded. No one was killed. Moreover, he tracks down Devlin after he disguises himself as an officer. These criminals didn't expect Daredevil to be amongst the hostages. Matt was more than just entertainment. He disrupted everything. Sure, all of this connects back to the rising tension between the city's criminal families. They remain high despite Vanessa's intervention. They can't be tamed. It's foolish to try. That's the mentality Fisk has. But again, that's the larger picture. The fallout will occur in the next episode. Right now, it's simply a blast to enjoy the relaxed dynamic between Matt and Yusuf. They come to know each other on a first name basis. Moreover, Matt returns the diamond he stole. He used his skills to fool the criminals into believing everything was going according to plan. Then, he delivered his own justice in the form of a brutal beatdown. It's very impressive. And now, the viewer has reason to hope that the narrative continues to expand the boundaries and connections throughout this world. That's exciting while still providing relevant stories along the way.
The show goes straight from a fun bank heist to the hunt for a serial killer. It's a somewhat jarring tonal shift. This episode strives to continue the overarching storyline. Fisk acknowledges the skills he developed in the criminal world can be directly applied to politics. He doesn't have to change at all. Sure, he's in a room of powerful and influential people. They have the resources to make or break him as the city's mayor. However, he still exerts superiority. He takes action against Adam. He lashes out in the precise way he wants while offering a choice. He believes Adam will deserve his freedom if he can beat him in a fight. Of course, it's absolutely brutal to watch Fisk unleash his violent impulses as the Kingpin once more. The smaller man didn't stand a chance despite being armed with an ax. Fisk finally enacted his revenge. This was always his initial instinct. He held off on pursuing it because it didn't align with his changed mindset. He embraces otherwise. None of these characters need to be conflicted about their motivations. The inner turmoil has been a significant aspect of the story so far. It's also hindered these characters from being precisely who they want to be. As such, the viewer champions the choices they make here. They finally behave as themselves. Of course, that can be horrifying and violent too. The situation apparently calls for it. Fisk wanted a mural taken down because it was unflattering. He discovers Muse was responsible. That gives him the license to form an anti-vigilante task force. He has assembled a new squad of goons. They come with an aura of legitimacy given they work for the NYPD. However, they are the worst officers who will no longer be hindered by rules protecting civil liabilities. Fisk now has his own private unit of police doing whatever he wants. People may be concerned about him enriching himself with the port project. The new task force is a much more immediate threat.
Meanwhile, Angela reaches out to Matt believing he can help carry on Hector's legacy. She doesn't know about his former identity as Daredevil. She simply sees him as someone trying to help the little guy. She doesn't response to his therapy speak. She wants action. She knows her uncle would want someone to find out what's happening to all the missing people throughout the city. More than 60 people have already been victimized. That number continues to grow. Angela puts herself in harm's way. She follows in her uncle's footsteps. She hopes to do what's right. She doesn't have the power to make a difference. Matt does. Cherry is tense when he shares this new intel from the police. He worries Matt will pick up his vigilante work once more. He doesn't think that's necessary. The police can handle this. It's much more personal for Matt. He has been tempted by violence. He excels at it. Despite being out of the field for over a year, he's still a skilled fighter. The incorporation of cable weapons makes him even more impressive. Ultimately, he has to make a choice. He doesn't linger on it. He just has to give in. It's the right thing. It's the only way to ensure Angela's safety. He saves her life. Sure, Muse gets away. But now, Daredevil has been revived. He may potentially offer the city the protection it so desperately yearns for. Fisk made lots of promises in that regard. He hasn't deliver in a demonstrable way. That's still the overwhelming feeling on the streets. And now, violence has been unleashed. One aims to use it for good while the other has devious plans for the city.
