'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Episode 8 Review
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It all comes down to this! In “The Southern Cross”, the final episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season Two, the conflict between the corruption of Wilson Fisk and the justice-seeking heart of Matthew Murdock had another bout decided. Meanwhile, a host of characters, new and old from across the season and beyond, made an appearance, or majorly impacted plot events as the season reached its conclusion. Perhaps a little quick on the wrap-up, the season has overall been very successful with excellent characters, great direction for this episode in particular, and an intriguing premise for the future.
WARNING: This review contains LIGHT spoilers for Season 2 Episode 8.
The Season Two finale of Born Again is difficult to discuss for so many reasons. On the one hand, a lot of threads were tied together and up, in a climactic continuation of the events from Episode 7 with the courthouse becoming an epicentre of the finale. Matt, Jessica Jones, Karen, and others all walked the halls, and did things very suitable to their characters, bringing some things to an end yet also triggering new beginnings sure to play out in Season 3 (likely the final season but one can hope for more).
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But on the other hand, there was a lot that happened very quickly. Certain events were built up, telegraphed, and very well set up across the season with appearances in the finale for secondary characters that fit who they were, and what they did. But there was also a lot that was left unsaid. Certain character conflicts, reactions and dialogues feel missing, and while that could set up very good discussions in Season 3, this reviewer couldn’t help but feel like some important character-based content might have been left on the cutting room floor.
The result is a finale, and an overall season, which has had a solid core plot, and generally tight secondary storylines, but left a lot of questions at the end which could have been answered quickly, or in just a few extra moments to an already graciously-received long episode. Of course, this is a matter of opinion, especially since this Season is just one chapter in a larger story, with follow-ups to possibly happen in the future. Those questions may get a very good answer, but we’ll have to wait another year or so for them.
The acting across the season was superb, and was still very strong here, with a broad ensemble cast of heroes, villains, and those who fall in-between making a powerful impression in this moment of culmination. The directing and cinematography of this episode were also excellent, with stunning shots perfectly capturing dynamic moments as if they were drawn comic panels, while also presenting an interesting mirroring of characters at a critical moment. This, combined with a moment from last episode only emphasizes how the small touches can really make a show like this work well, with depth and complexity beyond the immediate action or character dialogue (though this episode had excellent examples of both).
With great action, character work, dialogue, plot conclusions and new beginnings, Episode 8 “The Southern Cross” brings this season of Born Again to a great conclusion. While some elements might be missing, perhaps removed for time/pacing, or saved for next season, that doesn’t majorly detract from what is still a well-handled superhero show we’re excited to see more of in the future.
Rating: 9/10
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