Episode 6: “Regrets Only”
All these subplots, like the DA’s (Michelle Hurd, first seen in Jessica Jones) politicking with the Punisher case and Elektra’s corporate espionage might have weight if they weren’t boring as hell. Let’s be honest, it’s all white noise. That said, it was immensely satisfying to see the former smacked down by Matt when they take on Frank’s case.
Karen’s developing connection with him is sweet and parallels Matt’s own side story of helping Elektra take out the Yakuza at a fancy dinner party. This episode very much feels transitory, intertwining the stories of Frank and Elektra. As is typical, it’s overlong and overwrought. Every Netflix show needs a new editor, period, because the fat on these episodes can take the audience out of the show. It did with me this hour which is why I’m labeling this one the weakest of the six I’ve seen so far. Here’s hoping the return of Stick and the arrival of the Hand can spice up the proceedings.
