Episode 2: “Dogs to a Gunfight”
You just wish this amount of reverence had been lavished on the Punisher before (and Mahoney describing his brand of justice as not “Daredevil” but “Death Wish” was brilliant). The setup here is impeccable but best of all it’s not drawn-out. They build the myth of the Punisher before introducing the man.
It’s risky but what Bernthal can communicate with a look, like when the sleazy pawn shop owner tries to peddle child porn to him, some actors’ can’t convey in a season. Although I liked Thomas Jane in the role, I already feel like Bernthal is giving a definitive, Robert Downey, Jr.-level take on Frank Castle. Treating the Punisher like Marvel did the Hulk seems to draw the best out of the character and mitigate the nihilistic, murder-is-the-solution excess.
Also, new drinking game: any time Daredevil spits blood, take a shot. Also, anytime the show tries desperately to make Foggy seem authoritative and/or useful, like go alone to a biker club or talk down a couple gangbangers. We’re not buying it, fellas.
