The
second season begins with Daredevil confronting Frank Castle AKA the Punisher
on the rooftops of Hell’s Kitchen. The Punisher is targeting gangs who are
responsible for the death of his family. Karen Page and Foggy Nelson are
attempting to link the murders to the District Attorney’s office. Frank pleads “Not
Guilty” and a trial is held while Matt Murdock teams up with Elektra to take
down the Yakuza. Stick comes back and reveals Elektra works for him since Matt first met her in
college.
Frank
is taken to jail where he is confronted by the Kingpin who reveals the
Blacksmith is behind the death of his family. The Kingpin frees Frank from
prison to seek the Blacksmith. Karen Page tracks down Frank’s commanding
officer who reveals himself as the Blacksmith. The District Attorney created a
sting to trap the Blacksmith however Frank’s family was killed in the
crossfire. Frank gets his revenge on the Blacksmith and uses his armory to
become the Punisher.
The
Hand is introduced and led by Nobu who supposedly died and is not resurrected this
season. They are seeking the Black Sky who is Elektra. Nobu and the Hand fight
against Elektra and Daredevil which ends with Elektra being killed and Stick
beheading Nobu. Season 2 ended with Matt revealing his identity to Karen,
Elektra is resurrected, and the Kingpin is investigating Matt and his ties to
Daredevil.
This
was an explosive season giving us both the origin of the Punisher and Elektra
as well as expanding on the events of season one. Season three will most likely
bring the Born Again storyline which leads with the Kingpin discovering Matt’s
identity and the introduction of Bullseye.
RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT
OF 5
