It's rare that the origin of villain is actually as engaging as the hero's, or perhaps more. Fisk' past and his state of mind are delicately shown, replacing the mysticism of his name. There are layers of anger, sorrow and sheer will for one sole cause. It's nearly chilling how the show captive audiences with a villain who's not only try to hide his flaws, but embraces and steps passed them.
Vincent D'Onofrio is utterly impressive, his portrayal of Fisk is one of the best performance for superhero series, or any medium for that matter. Usually a villain is depicted having supernatural power or menacing air around him, Fisk is different. He's fragile, a bit broken inside and not always brimming with aura of power, yet this is how he rises. The back story is amazingly told, and it also gives actual motivation for his madness. To give sentiment for a villain and instill doubt whether he's truly evil, this is a great mix of storytelling and acting at play.
The reason why Fisk has so high regard of women like Gao or Vanessa is also revealed. It may be unconventional, though he possesses decent manner and it hurts him the most he's embarrassed in front of them. Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa is D'Onofrion's match. She has charismatic and profoundly soothing. This is the kind of woman Fisk would be affectionate towards, mature and a bit motherly. Yeah, Fisk has all sort of psychological issues, some are so deep rooted they still haunt him.
The development of the character is portrayed with subtle details as barren colors are brightened slowly in the episode. A villain that's not only a physical and psychological threat, but also endearing to the mass and seems more heroic than the hero himself, not that's truly frightening.
Vincent D'Onofrio is utterly impressive, his portrayal of Fisk is one of the best performance for superhero series, or any medium for that matter. Usually a villain is depicted having supernatural power or menacing air around him, Fisk is different. He's fragile, a bit broken inside and not always brimming with aura of power, yet this is how he rises. The back story is amazingly told, and it also gives actual motivation for his madness. To give sentiment for a villain and instill doubt whether he's truly evil, this is a great mix of storytelling and acting at play.
The reason why Fisk has so high regard of women like Gao or Vanessa is also revealed. It may be unconventional, though he possesses decent manner and it hurts him the most he's embarrassed in front of them. Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa is D'Onofrion's match. She has charismatic and profoundly soothing. This is the kind of woman Fisk would be affectionate towards, mature and a bit motherly. Yeah, Fisk has all sort of psychological issues, some are so deep rooted they still haunt him.
The development of the character is portrayed with subtle details as barren colors are brightened slowly in the episode. A villain that's not only a physical and psychological threat, but also endearing to the mass and seems more heroic than the hero himself, not that's truly frightening.