The Hollow of His Hand

Maybe i'm overrating this, maybe not but this is easily my favorite so far. Everything is paced well, the music is incredible, the direction has improved, and the dialogue and acting shines it's brightest here. The entire court case was very exciting and engaging. There's not one time in this episode where I was out of it. I know some will complain about no action or Matt not suiting up but I'm just glad there's a focus on his lawyer stuff just as much as his vigilante stuff (which I assume will come in the next 3 episodes). The ending was amazing.

I've seen some people complain about Matt outing Hector's identity as the White Tiger but I see it fully in character. This episode wasn't just courtroom stuff but also a character study deep into who Matt's character is now. Matt truly and obviously misses Daredevil but he also genuinely thinks he can do better as simply Matt Murdock, Attorney at Law, which he tries to project onto Hector. Every single moment this episode was well acted and enticing. I see that this was apart of the old show pre reshoots, so I wonder if we would've gotten more court cases like this and even less Daredevil action. I mean, at this point, I wouldn't mind it because Charlie Cox really IS a damn good lawyer.

All in all, this was an incredible episode that hit most if not all the marks.

Overall: 9.5/10

Rest in Peace to Kamar de los Reyes. He acted his ass off and I wish we seen more of him.

Wow, it was the best episode i have watched so far and the ending broke me. And it was so emotional that in the ending they put this ocean and the bird noises that Hector loves and misses... Man, the ending broke me... After a long time skipping marvel shows and movies, this is the one i am so excited with after the LOKI. I really loved the first 2 episodes but this one was so unexpectedly good. The court scenes were amazing, tense and it was just made me feel like i was there as well. It gave me the anger of how corrupt the system is there and here in the real life. It's sometimes making me realize all again that this world is really corrupt and wish we could have real vigilantes. Good job Marvel, good job. It's visible that you made this show with a passion.

"This episode transcended the typical superhero fare, delivering a meticulously crafted courtroom drama that captivated with its thrills, twists, and unexpected turns. At its heart, the hero's emotionally charged yet understated performance left a profound silence in its wake.

The episode served as a powerful reminder of Matt Murdock's legal prowess. We witnessed his strategic brilliance, observing how he and his team meticulously planned their defense. Furthermore, his willingness to deviate from established scripts, though potentially controversial, proved remarkably effective. The narrative deftly explored themes of police corruption, the misappropriation of symbols, and the intrinsic beauty of the values he holds dear, culminating in a poignant lesson about the weight of consequences.

Kamar de los Reyes delivered a tour-de-force performance as Hector Ayala. Despite limited dialogue, his charisma and depth shone through, particularly through his nuanced facial expressions and nonverbal communication. He transformed the character into a compelling force within the courtroom. Disney should undoubtedly champion his guest acting performance during awards season.

The episode's grounded realism, achieved through masterful writing and exceptional acting, resonated deeply. Strikingly, it eschewed spectacle, relying solely on its narrative strength. Moreover, the episode provided a tantalizing glimpse into the overarching story, drawing clear parallels to contemporary social and political issues. The shocking end of the episode draws directly from the comics but updated the events for a deeper sense of disbelief. This episode is a must see.

Where to even begin. If you're expecting crazy action this episode, don't. However, it's still attracting through Matt's personal life and the legal aspect and case with Hector. Great themes of what it is to be a hero and the complex nature of them. The acting is great along with the dialogue. The cinematography continues to be decent enough ti give that mature and gritty feeling. Like I said, the pacing is definitely slower but great storytelling, nonetheless. Not much need for effects other than practical and has it's grounded feel. The music hits and and makes an emotional scene stand out. The directing is great and White Tiger's storyline is in good hands and being handled great and respecting the source material. I wouldn't say it's the perfect episode but a great one.

A fascinating and thrilling legal episode with Matt and White Tiger in the courtroom that is done and written extremely well bringing the roots of the original show out. Fisk and his continued arc as Mayor and his hatred for Murdock is very clearly shown in this. The ending is completely insane but further shows how much unpredictability and brutality this show has.

Charlie Cox stuns again with his dialogue in the courtroom and his overall performance is captivating. Kamar de los Reyes is also brilliant showing off more about this intriguing character, his performance and all the emotions that comes with it are done really well.