Art for Art's Sake

I believed this episode would be the point of whether this season is viewed as a success or failure. Unfortunately, it was a let down. The main problem is you can tell where the old footage was used because everything is worse except for the cgi. I have hope season 2 can correct this being under 1 team and not rushed but man is this show a shadow of what came before. Not saying I'm not enjoying it but the amount of cringe pointless writing that shows up is baffling. Why spend 5 minutes talking about how Muse knows taekwondo just to switch to 5 minutes of Muse talking about how he knows taekwondo to Muse getting beat up badly. At the end of the day it's just amateur writing and I would hope a multi billion dollar company could pay a few extra dollars for competent employees. Rant over and hopefully season 2 is good.

Another really solid episode!

This episode Daredevil wants to find Muse, he uses Matt Murdock to be able to track him down and get the information he needs. Fisk is absolutely raging that there are rumours circulating that Daredevil is back, you can see he feels like he has no control. Vanessa is also tired of just being, she sees now as the time for action.

A great episode, we get another really good fighting scene in this one. What I liked a lot about it wasn't just the choreography but the location it felt so real and honestly there were shots of the area that made it feel like a Tobey Spider-Man shot.

Overall the pace is good, it does have that D+ leading to a big ending scene / event in the episode while the rest is the dialogue to get us there but this time it's working !!

Not super how with how things ended, physically yes but I wanted more of that. When you watch you'll know, too soon, 8/10.

After the previous episode saw Matt Murdock fully embracing his Daredevil persona once more, "Daredevil: Born Again" seems set on keeping the Devil of Hell's Kitchen at the forefront, which is going to be a positive thing for people who have missed the action-oriented part of the show. The show has been carefully building up its storylines, choosing not to rush its major developments, even if it sometimes struggles with keeping all of its moving parts fully aligned. This episode, "Art for Art's Sake," is a prime example - delivering high stakes and strong character moments while occasionally moving too quickly through key events.

The episode wastes no time diving straight into the action, primarily focusing on Daredevil's pursuit of Muse, the enigmatic and dangerous artist-criminal. The tension remains high throughout, and while the fight sequences and psychological intensity surrounding Muse are executed well, the episode does feel like it accelerates through some pivotal moments a bit too quickly. Given how much buildup there has been, the resolution to this storyline, while satisfying, could have benefitted from a little more breathing room. That said, "Art for Art's Sake" continues to balance its criminal underworld elements effectively, keeping Wilson Fisk's ever-scheming presence in sharp focus. Fisk is slowly but surely returning to his old ways, mirroring Matt's own acceptance of his past and role as Daredevil. This duality between the two is one of the strongest aspects of the season, and this episode furthers that contrast in a way that feels both organic and thrilling. The way Fisk manipulates the narrative to serve his own agenda reinforces his status as a formidable opponent, setting the stage for future conflicts that promise to be even more intense. What makes this episode shine is how well it leans into the kind of storytelling that made the Netflix-era Daredevil so beloved. The attention to character development, the moral complexities, and the idea of individuals taking justice into their own hands in a world riddled with corruption all feel reminiscent of the show's roots. The series continues to solidify itself as a worthy successor, delivering compelling drama alongside well-crafted action and intrigue.

"Art for Art's Sake" is a strong installment, even if it rushes through certain beats. The fight choreography, character moments, and overall narrative weight more than make up for any pacing issues, ensuring that viewers remain fully engaged. With Fisk's machinations growing more dangerous and Matt's path as Daredevil firmly established, the future of the season looks more promising than ever.

RADAR? RADAR? RADAR? - One of the things every new comic writer from the beginning until now does is show different ways his radar looks. Marvel has the ball now. Sound is not enough. I think many of my fellow comic fans would agree that adding the visual aspect of what his radar looks like would add another level to show. His "radar" is another character we have not seen on the screen since Ben Affleck's Daredevil. Imagine the storytelling opportunities that can open up as a result of showing his radar! There are some wonderful examples of radar scenes in Bendis, Brubaker, Miller, and Soule's comic runs. (No disrespect to Mark Waid. I have not read his run yet.) - To conclude... Marvel... if you read this... please give us some radar. It can help elevate your show!

Vanessa more and more unlikable. What were they thinking? It is not even an interesting arc and poorly written.

Hector's niece, this terribly written, obnoxious teen psycho wakes up in the hospital, all girl boss and no trauma. What an absolutely toxic, unbelievable creature.

Where to begin with Muse? Showing up without a bruise after having nearly been beheaded by Daredevil in the previous episode. Absolutely unbelievable that a guy who looks like a great selection for playing the lead in "Diary of a whimpy Kid" could hold a candle to Daredevil or lift the bodies of even his smallest victims. The writers of this mess of an episode cannot.have.any idea of the laws of physics or fighting in any way, shape or form.

Lastly, that Fisk is acting like a petulant child more than a kingpin and a true antagonist in this episode is also disappointing.

Stupid and unearned.