"Daredevil" Recap: "World on Fire"

Written by Scotty

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It does seem strange to say this, but thinking that revenge and helping people could be same thing is starting to cross my mind more often than not.  When running into people that need help, there has to be a reason why they are down and out, and there is usually a more powerful person behind it.  Wanting to help that person out by making sure that the one that has hurt them suffers, even a little bit could be construed as revenge and that is one thing that the Daredevil series is bringing to life.

Vladimir is worried about the absence of his brother back at their headquarters.  Not seeing his brother since he went to ask Fisk for help is disconcerting to him and he is looking for answers from Wesley.  But Wesley is not able to shine any light on Anatoly’s disappearance, but when the door to the office opens up and a headless Anatoly is brought into the room, Wesley has to make sure that the Russians know who is responsible.  Blaming the man in black, Vladimir is ready to exact revenge for his brother, but will need more information before forming his plan.

Claire is staying with Matt while her wounds heal.  Matt is the perfect gentleman while taking care of his care giver, but his abilities are starting to frighten the nurse.  With the smell of copper in the air, the two are not able to push aside their feelings for each other and decide to take the relationship to the next level.  Not wanting to let anyone know what they are up to, Matt goes about his day as normal when he and Foggy get a new client that is looking for help when her cost controlled apartment is being ransacked by the landlord to force everyone to leave so he can open a new set of condos.   Sending Foggy and Karen to talk to the landlord’s lawyer, Matt heads down to the police station to see if there are any complaints against the man, but winds up hearing more than he was supposed to. 

Arriving at a meet with his partners in crime, Wilson Fisk has to come clean about what has happened to Anatoly and his plans for the future of crime in Hell’s Kitchen.  Although no one seems to be happy about the circumstances behind his fit of rage, they are all on board with taking the Russians out of the equation.  Apologizing for his actions, Fisk has other things on his mind than just wanting to take over the drug trafficking around his city and plans another night out with the beautiful Vanessa Marianna, but has to believe that she will show up.  Buying out the restaurant for the night, Fisk comes clean to the art dealer about his dealings around Hell’s Kitchen and wants her by his side, as he is falling in love with the woman.  Vanessa gives in and watches as the new order starts over desert and knows that she will be with the most powerful man in the city.

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While trying to interrogate the landlord’s lawyer, Foggy and Karen find out what they are up against, Foggy’s ex-girlfriend.  Although Foggy is able to put up a good fight in the office, he leaves empty handed and with no resolution in sight.  Returning to their new client’s beat up apartment, Foggy offers his services on fixing it back up to a livable space and has to stay for dinner as a thank you.  When talking to Karen about his past, Karen is worried about how she is being perceived by Matt since he has never taken the time to touch her face.  While Foggy pretends to be blind, explosions erupt outside of the window and although there are injured in the apartment, Foggy runs out to see if there are any more people in need of assistance. 

This episode jumps all around the place, so let’s try to just sum it up now.  Vladimir is looking for the killer of his brother, covered above, but finds out that is not just the man in black behind the beheading of him, but Fisk is also responsible. Vladimir is preparing for war when he has a blind visitor come in and destroy his warehouse.  Wilson Fisk is concerned more about the people that talk, talking to the wrong people.  Having a witness killed in police custody for speaking his name, it is more concerning to him that people can actually refer to him as a person, rather than a myth.  Matt Murdock hears the killing happen in the police station, with the same name being uttered that he knows nothing about.  Knowing that there is a correlation between this Fisk character and what is happening in his city, Matt has to find a way to piece this puzzle together.  Foggy and Karen are forming a tighter relationship as they are being sent on errands together and seem to be enjoying.  Although Foggy seems to be selling himself short, Karen is starting to see him for the man that he really is. 

Boom, there it is.  An action packed episode to say the least.  I was already sold on this series, but now I am in too deep to look back.  I have said previously that I like Wesley’s character the best, but now I am starting to enjoy Wilson Fisk’s a little bit more.  With all that he is looking to do for Hell’s Kitchen, he is willing to break more than a few eggs to accomplish it.  With his subtle remarks, he is all heart, and even though it may not be in the right place, he is very forthcoming with what he is willing to do to take the city back.  I think Matt tried to grow up a little bit in this episode as well, with his budding relationship with Claire, he is starting to open up about who he really is.  But I am afraid if he gives too much away, he will lose his edge and battle with those who are looking to reinvent Hell’s Kitchen to their own liking.  Blind leading the blind, it is the only way to see forward. Keep watching, and let's see what unfolds.

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