With Interest

Today is the day that I won't complain. A nice discovery of a fifth episode, tightly paced, well-made in its core, bearing enthralling realism and as much as others may be unhappy, I'd prefer this one big time over mushroom courtroom drama.

The auditory effects are immersive, the all-around fights (big one-sided ones) like a sister to the OG and the bone-cracking effects on point.

A sweet candy in our mouth after four "developing" episodes.

• Screenplay/storyline/plots: 6.5
• Production value/impact: 6.5
• Development: 7
• Realism: 7.5
• Entertainment: 7.5
• Acting: 7.5
• Filming/photography/cinematography: 7.5
• VFX: 7.5
• Music/score/sound: 7.5
• Depth: 6.5
• Logic: 6
• Flow: 7.5
• Drama/psychological thriller/crime/action/fantasy/sci-fi/superhero: 7
• Ending: 7.

Filler isn't a bad thing, if done correctly, which this episode does. It really displays Matt's intelligence, and power. Even if it doesn't drive the plot forward, it entertained me a lot. I like this episode, it didn't drag on, it was suspenseful, it was entertaining, it was just overall good and fun. It very, very simple so not too much to say about this episode. It was fun and I enjoyed it. Lots of improvement in dialogue and overall dynamics with characters. I know there building up to something, and they are doing a pretty good job at it. Really enjoyed this, hoping the next episode is very good.

This episode may be the weakest so far of this first season, but it's still fun to watch.

Yes, there is a reference to Ms Marvel, a show nobody has watched, me neither, but that reference is not important for understanding the episode's plot.

The bank rob is a classic one, nothing new. Murdock saves the hostages by using his senses and intellect. The villain is a bit blank, there could have been a bit more depth.

All in all this episode is kind of a filler episode, since it does not contribute much to the general story. But it was entertaining nevertheless and Disney gives us 2 episodes this week, so the second one can fulfill our expectations.

A day in the life with Matt where he is in the middle of a bank robbery session, thinking more of this episode as if he is being daredevil like Matt but in private. Yusuf was a great character added to this episode the relationship he and Matt got at the end of this tragedy is amazing. Im still a little confused as to why they showed Punisher, and now they moved on to another topic instead of sticking to the one. Man, when people are rude asf about blindness in this episode, it really makes me wanna punch them, lol. I really hope everything comes together and Matt goes back to Daredevil plz111.

Although some are referring to this as a standalone episode, we really don't know yet, do we? 😉 The MCU has an ability to provide that sleight of hand. There are often hidden connections that reveal themselves over time.

This episode, being lighter, strikes me as a theatrical device, a kind of light palate cleanser before diving into the deeper theme of episode 6.

The cameo so many disparage is nothing new in the MCU. The overlapping storylines are part of the MCU charm. But in my opinion, this is another episode showing Matt's increasing unwillingness to step back when the assistance only he can offer is needed. He wants and needs to help and protect.

Let's see where this goes.

Side note: for the reviewer who complained about the "fake" Irish accents, please take a look at the list of actors. The main Irish character grew up in County Cork.