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TV Series Review: Daredevil

A lot of the superhero - and other genres - of tv series (as well as films) have been described as gritty, dark and realistic. That's the current trend of what is being made and remade and I've used those terms myself, I'll admit. What they (and I) really mean is that the black and white heroes/villains tropes and stereotypical plot lines have been chucked and replaced with many layered characters who are constantly breaking the usual boundaries of what is expected and stories that keep you guessing and surprising you at every turn. Daredevil is the next series in this ongoing trend (long may it continue) to hold your interest and time for more than one episode. And joy of joys, there are no voiceovers at the beginning, or the end of the episode. You know the ones, with the "this is the moral of the story" tone. Its refreshing and addictive, right now I am resisting the rising urge to watch another episode (have watched four so far) and my resolve is crumbl