Karen is probably the last person expected to deliver the coup de grâce to Fisk's right hand. An act that even herself might not believe she has done. In hindsight of what has transpired, she has turned to booze for comfort and partially to escape the harrowing nightmare. At the same time Murdock also hits rock bottom as he discovers more abomination that lurks beneath the city. The show has gotten darker as the end is nigh.
Murdock is following every little detail he can get to close in on Fisk. After following the lead from Russian and an odd individual from earlier episodes, he's eventually stumbled upon a heroin factory full of disabled people. The place and its connection might have been revealed slightly on past episodes, but this time the show gives light to what viciousness is hidden. After seeing the weak people, Murdock is burdened by empathy and increasingly heavier darkness.
Props to the parkour scene at the midway point. It's rare to see the show utilizes daylight and outdoor at the same time, it has done so with elegance this episode. The path less taken which Murdock ventures on is showcased with crisp visual and dynamic choreography. There's also a mysterious near supernatural aspect to the show with Madame Gao, contrasting to the worldly pleasure of drug and the cloak-and-dagger scheming she does in the crime industry.
Fisk, as he's now cornered with gradually dwindling allies and resources, has shown more aggressive side. His relationship with Vanessa might not only sooth him but also fuels his rage in perverse manner. In another contradicting way from several episodes before, Fisk is now enraged and more ambitious as Murdock takes comfort on having a friend. Regardless, all roads lead to the clash between the two on the finale.
Murdock is following every little detail he can get to close in on Fisk. After following the lead from Russian and an odd individual from earlier episodes, he's eventually stumbled upon a heroin factory full of disabled people. The place and its connection might have been revealed slightly on past episodes, but this time the show gives light to what viciousness is hidden. After seeing the weak people, Murdock is burdened by empathy and increasingly heavier darkness.
Props to the parkour scene at the midway point. It's rare to see the show utilizes daylight and outdoor at the same time, it has done so with elegance this episode. The path less taken which Murdock ventures on is showcased with crisp visual and dynamic choreography. There's also a mysterious near supernatural aspect to the show with Madame Gao, contrasting to the worldly pleasure of drug and the cloak-and-dagger scheming she does in the crime industry.
Fisk, as he's now cornered with gradually dwindling allies and resources, has shown more aggressive side. His relationship with Vanessa might not only sooth him but also fuels his rage in perverse manner. In another contradicting way from several episodes before, Fisk is now enraged and more ambitious as Murdock takes comfort on having a friend. Regardless, all roads lead to the clash between the two on the finale.