Marvel's Daredevil Season 3 Review: 8 Ups & 2 Downs

6. Bullseye Hits The Mark

Bullseye is the Daredevil villain, and his journey to the small screen has been anticipated ever since the series was announced. Jason Statham was once rumoured to be in talks for the role and, while the casting of Wilson Bethel didn't generate the same headlines or hype, everyone should be thankful he landed the part, with the actor giving a performance The Stath, for all his talents, simply wouldn't have matched.

Marvel have been quite open with the character, so we know going in that he starts out as FBI Agent Benjamin Pointdexter, a name that belies what a wounded animal his character is. They go for the slow-burn approach to his turn to the dark side and, while pacing isn't something these shows often get right, it pays off here: we really get to go into his psyche and discover why he is the way he is, and even when he's doing terrible things there's a belief that he could be turned back if only the right person could get through to him.

Ultimately, though, he IS Bullseye, which means he's an adversary for Daredevil, and a worthy one at that. It's difficult to shine as a villain when the competition is Fisk, but Bethel's take on the character manages it by combining complex character work with being a walking ball of rage and intensity, but also a man clearly hurting too. It helps, as well, that the show utilises the character's skill for precision accuracy, in ways that are both deadly and quite simply a hell of a lot of fun.