Daredevil (Netflix)

[junior94]

Originally Posted by KevinTH

I am finally getting to watch Iron Man 3 tonight as part of the 10 week Marvel movie madness leading up to Ultron. Then tomorrow night I plan to watch a few Daredevil episodes and see how far I get. Then I hope to fit Thor 2 in on Sunday for week 8 of Marvel movie madness. Come Monday I expect my wife won't be able to keep her hands off of me. There's just nothing sexier than a 33 year old man sitting watching comic book shows and movies ALL weekend

speaking of Thor 2... cause I just watched it again a couple weeks ago. Are we not necessarily yet supposed to fully understand what/how Loki did what he did over the climax of that movie? or am I just an idiot? like from where he sure seemed to die in Thor's arms on the plains of that other realm/world (where they went to fight Malaketh) and his body got all sort of dark looking, but then we see later by himself he transforms into that generic Asgardian soldier, who then goes home to talk to Odin. was Loki using his magic, that he was never actually physically there on that little adventure with Thor and Jane? He was just projecting himself from Asgard the entire time (and so presumably, as such, he couldn't really die, if it was just one of his holograms or whatever)

[TMoore4075]

Got my plans tonight....

[dre2142]

how was it

[WidespreadMule3]

So ready to get off work today. The binge might get lengthy tonight. I have to work Saturday morning at 8 (fortunately it's just a run and will be a ton of fun) so I'm not sure how I'm gonna turn it off at an appropriate time.

[KevinTH]

Originally Posted by WidespreadMule3

^^^

Fortunately (for her) my fiancé lives in a different state currently so I don't have to worry about being too sexy very often. I have a feeling when we get married and she sees me curled up on the couch reading comic books on my iPad in between Game of Thrones episodes every night she's gonna be a moist little lady.

Enjoy it while you can my friend. I was spoiled last year because my wife was so busy with the wedding and doing things with her mother and sister that I got used to watching whatever I wanted whenever I wanted...that has changed dramatically.

Originally Posted by WidespreadMule3

So ready to get off work today. The binge might get lengthy tonight. I have to work Saturday morning at 8 (fortunately it's just a run and will be a ton of fun) so I'm not sure how I'm gonna turn it off at an appropriate time.

I am counting the minutes! I haven't been this psyched for a show in a long time. It's going to be like a 13 hour movie! I am just falling in love with this new form of television. I never thought I'd say this, but I am really starting to like Marvel more than DC. Though, I still haven't really read many Marvel comics, but they're just nailing every movie and show they do.

[Cscottrun]

About to start this.

[chadizzy1]

I won't be able to get to it until maybe Monday.

Anyone watched any yet?

[UrsadonDMB]

Pretty good so far! On episode one, pretty dark. Takes place at some point after avengers. New York is being rebuilt.

[WidespreadMule3]

Yeah they said it takes place shortly after the NY Invasion in Avengers. So I guess timeline wise it'd be about the same as Iron Man 3.

[neumdogg]

Gonna start this in a few hours. Very excited.

[LIOG4140]

Best comic book show ever.

[Roose13]

About to start this now. Pretty pumped to watch it.

[UrsadonDMB]

Episode 3 now, so gritty. I love it.

[Roose13]

First ep was really really good

[JRS1386]

Two episodes in, really love it. Watching with my age and she sucks at binge watching so will take a while to get through it all I'm thinking

[Jake]

I liked the 1st episode - really set the story well without being overbearingly a set up episode. well done.

[MOWJO8185]

I'm two in - awesome so far. My wife decided it's too gritty and dark for her... So my pace is going to slow down considerably.

[KevinTH]

I can't believe I'm not watching this yet! I got home and my wife decided to invite company over. I have been so excited all day.

[Roose13]

First two eps were great, especially the second.

Really loved how they show the scenes of his childhood like that, especially with his father. How his father died was so well put together. I knew it was coming and it still tugged at the heart strings a bit.

Click the "Show Spoiler" Button to reveal hidden text.

And I'm guessing we should spoiler stuff since people will watch at their own pace.

[UrsadonDMB]

Yeah we will have to be careful with spoilers here. I am already on episode seven, loving this show so much. Also I heard it takes place two years after Avengers, which seems to fit if you ask me.

[neumdogg]

My wife liked it and she's not a binge watcher. This means I will be done with season 1 by end of summer

[KevinTH]

Good call Roose.

I got the first two episodes in and loved it. I'm not quite sure about Foggy yet. I can't decide if his acting is good or not. I think I like him, maybe it's the stigma of knowing its Fulton from Mighty Ducks 2 hahaha. Though, his character is kind of cheesy in the comics I've read so far, so maybe that's what they're going for.

Like everyone else has said, the show is very dark and gritty, and I like the approach for sure. So far the first two episodes feel kind of like Batman Begins in tone. Only issue I would take is that because of that tone it doesn't seem to fit the rest of the MCU. Granted they mentioned the battle of NY a couple times, but other than that it doesn't fit the rest of the upbeat colorful vibe of the Avenger movies. But that's ok, as that could get to be too much. At some point you have to shake things up a bit.

Really psyched to watch more episodes. The guy that plays Matt is absolutely perfect. I also dig the amount of elements they've managed to bring in from the comics so far. All in all this show has the potential to be the best show in its genre and looks to be setting the bar pretty high for the remaining shows they're releasing to Netflix. Score yet another win for Marvel!!!

[UrsadonDMB]

Yeah it's hard for me to imagine someone like Coulson fitting in to this world. At the same time I do feel like it fits, it feels like a real life MCU instead a comic bookie MCU. Does that make sense?

[WidespreadMule3]

Two things I've learned from this show.

1.) Never ask someone to bowl with them.
2.) Careful getting into cars, specifically SUVs. You could lose a head.

[TwoStep2888]

Would I still enjoy this show if I don't care about MCU worldbuilding horseshit? Does it stand up well on its own?

[UrsadonDMB]

Originally Posted by TwoStep2888

Would I still enjoy this show if I don't care about MCU worldbuilding horseshit? Does it stand up well on its own?

Yes it totally works on its own. They mention "The Incident" regarding to what happens in Avengers. But I am on episode seven and haven't heard anything like "Aliens, Ironman, Hulk, Tony Stark, portal, Loki, Captain America" It's different than anything else Marvel has done.

Hopefully some other people will back me up, but you will be fine.

[TwoStep2888]

Cool. I don't mind occasional reference or whatever, I just don't care about the shared universe thing and I like when a film (or TV show) stands on its own.

[KevinTH]

Yeah, this definitely stands on its own. As I mentioned before that's maybe the ONLY very very very small gripe I have with the show. It shares the same universe but doesn't really feel like it. However, Winter Soldier took a darker tone, it looks like Ultron may too, and next year's Civil War I would imagine will have a darker tone as well. I do like that they're able to bring all of these movies and shows together and cover everything. Dark and gritty, action packed, light and fun and even comedic aspects. There's really something for everyone.

[Roose13]

What I like about Daredevil is it feels real, almost in a Batman sense. I think the reason it feels darker than the rest of the MCU is that Hell's Kitchen is a pretty terrible place and kinda of cut off from the outside world, almost like Gotham. It's one of the main reasons this show is already worlds better than the TV show Gotham, as in it it's not hokey or comic-booky.

[KevinTH]

Originally Posted by Roose13

What I like about Daredevil is it feels real, almost in a Batman sense. I think the reason it feels darker than the rest of the MCU is that Hell's Kitchen is a pretty terrible place and kinda of cut off from the outside world, almost like Gotham. It's one of the main reasons this show is already worlds better than the TV show Gotham, as in it it's not hokey or comic-booky.

Thought the same. Very Nolanesque.