A hallway fight scene!
(Let’s be real: These four people would never join forces on purpose.)
But this is the Black Sky, damn it!
Credit: Sarah Shatz/Netflix
It’s worth it!
Through a pretty awesome training montage, we see Elektra graduate from training batons to real weapons.
Satisfied with Elektra’s performance, Alexandra finally answers Elektra’s “Who am I?”
“This is the answer.
Elektra has no memories whatsoever, so receiving some clothes shouldn’t really mean anything to her, right?
What’s even weirder here is that the Marvel/Netflix shows are very anti-costume.
This beat feels contrived, but I’m not mad at it just intrigued.
And now it’s time to start moving the Defenders into place for the big Hallway Fight SceneTM.
First up, we have Jessica and Matt.
Let’s just say these two are pretty far away from headlining their own monthly buddy comic book together.
Luke Cage has no patience for Danny Rand.
“You may think you earned your strength, but you had power the day you were born.
It’s like when the black bachelor contestants explained systemic racism to Lee (and America?)
And Matt follows her to the building and tells her she needs to leave because Midland Circle is dangerous.
Danny barges into a conference room, declaring he’s going to take down the Hand.
(Is he the key??
Of course he is the key she needs.)
Fighting ensues and it’s Finn Jones' best fight scene to date.
Matt hears the brawl down in the lobby and springs into action.
He steals Jessica’s scarf to cover his face and head upstairs.
Jessica follows but takes the elevator because she’s efficient.
Eventually, the fight makes its way to a hallway, where the Defenders gather to kick some butt.
Jessica and Luke are surprised to see each other.
That someone is Elektra, and Jessica knows she’s trouble.
Matt doesn’t realize it’s Elektra until she almost kills him.
I loved watching the Defenders bounce off of each other in their initial encounters.
That said, this episode did remind me that the Hand still remains pretty vague as a bad guy.
Is she a weapon?
Does that mean she can’t be defeated?
It’s not entirely clear why they’re playing this explanation so close to the vest.
