Good afternoon readers, writers and anyone else who
happens to read my blog these days!
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Twice.
****Spoilers ahead**** If you haven't finished watching the 13 part series, turn
back now!
You've been warned....
First off, I wanted to say that it was very well done (4.5 out of 5 stars)--well-written
and acted alike. Krysten Ritter surprised me in the role, able to pull off the ‘superhero’
moments better than I would have expected. The character she portrays is certainly
dark and tormented, which we have seen from her before (Breaking Bad leaps to
mind), but I wasn’t expecting much in the way of action, but she pulled it off
very well.
The performers were extremely well cast and I enjoyed the acting choices of Luke Cage (Michael Colter), Patricia "Trish"
Walker (Rachael Taylor) and especially Kilgrave (David Tennant) in particular. Even the
supporting cast of characters were excellent in their portrayals, moving along
the character development of Jessica, and fleshing out the world just a little bit more for
the viewer.
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| NUKE! |
I very much enjoyed Wil Traval’s version of the Will
Simpson character, and when he said ‘gimme a red’, I got chills. Comic Book
fans of Daredevil back in the mid 80’s will know the reference (and yes I know
he was in other stuff, but Frank Miller’s writing is second to none.)
Rachael Taylor cast as Patricia Walker also ‘nailed it’,
(plus she is some serious eye candy), and the character had some serious depth
and she portrayed it well, fighting the demons from her past. The fact that she
lives in a fortress, takes Krav Maga (I believe), and is willing to do whatever
it takes to save Jess, really adds to her character depth as well as her love of Jessica. I
think she was a wonderful choice for what I assume will soon be the hero known
as Hellcat in the upcoming Defenders series. The fight between her and Simpson in Jones’
apartment was extremely well choreographed too, almost as good as the one at
the end of episode 2 of Daredevil (the hallway fight scene).
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| Be my Hellcat? |
David Tennant played Kilgrave-- an extremely juvenile, twisted,
egocentric mess of a man--to a “T’. His portrayal was good enough to win an
award, in my humble opinion. His whimsical approach and his simplistic yet
misguided disregard for anyone or anything, is undeniable. It is also pathetic to the point where he tugs at
your heartstrings ever so slightly for pangs of sympathy, due to his childhood and
lack of guidance over the years.
On to the minor quibbles…why no mention of Daredevil or
anyone in Daredevil, until episode 13? I mean, they were dealing with lawyers
for Chrissake?! I thought this one major ball drop could have at least been
rectified by even mentioning the firm of Nelson
and Murdock Law Office in their travels. The only way this is forgivable
would be to say that the firm hadn’t existed yet, but the arrival of Nurse Claire
Temple would indicate that the time frames are somewhat parallel.
Okay, so no Murdock, or any mention of he or Foggy, and I can understand it to a point. That point being that they wanted the show to stand on its own. I applaud that noble idea. But, as i said, a few name-drops would have been amazing as they are not only the same universe, but they are both in Hell's Kitchen! I cant believe that the characters have never bumped into each other. No mention of Fisk, or
So, all in all, the series was excellent, and well worth watching. I cant wait to see Luke Cage, Iron Fist, the Defenders, and above all, more Rachael Taylor, hopefully gouging out the villain's eyes as Hellcat!
Bye for now....
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