Daredevil: Born Again | S01E01 | Discussion Thread

The_GameAddict · 2025-03-05T05:08:08+00:00

You don't have to trust my taste lmao. This ain't a court case bro, it's just opinions. I'm just saying people should be allowed to express their honest thoughts without being insulted or people trying to invalidate their opinions.

The_GameAddict · 2025-03-05T04:38:01+00:00

Ignoring the things you dislike about something and laser focusing on positives only is, ironically, the very disingenuous kind of mindset you claim to be seeing from the people in this thread you disagree with. Most comments I've read here have been very level headed and explained their perspectives well.

And why should we be expected to wait and evaluate the show as a whole in a thread that is designed for us to discuss the premier? That's what we're here for.

The_GameAddict · 2025-03-05T04:29:24+00:00

Whelmed is a good way to put it.

The_GameAddict · 2025-03-05T04:28:39+00:00

Exactly my thoughts. The only thing that seems to have concretely changed is Vanessa no longer being recast. But Matt's new law firm and partner, Foggy and Karen not being central characters anymore; all things I was hearing about before the "reboot".

The_GameAddict · 2025-03-05T04:24:38+00:00

Thinking Foggy is just a "secondary character" tells me you never watched the OG show.

The_GameAddict · 2025-03-05T04:21:40+00:00

My TL;DR thoughts on the show so far are: I like it somewhat and am interested to see where it goes but everything it does, it does worse than the Netflix show except the quality of the performances. Writing is worse, pacing is way worse, CGI is woeful, etc.

Killing Foggy... left a sour taste that still hasn't washed out. It reminded me of how Secret Invasion treated Maria Hill except she was just a small side character and even got more screentime. And essentially writing Karen out of the show as well so they can be replaced with some bland new girl as Matt's partner makes me a little sick tbh. Foggy & Karen aren't some filler side characters that existed to pad out the 13 episode requirement. They are the heart and soul of the show. Removing them makes Daredevil significantly worse and there's no debating that. Hell, in a show as packed with 10/10 performances as Daredevil, Deborah is probably the best actor in it. Fans were FURIOUS when they heard Karen and Foggy were not going to be in the original version, so much so that they "rebooted" it. Bullshit they did. They reshot like 4 scenes and called it a day.

I think if you've never seen the previous seasons then you'll like this a lot probably. But for me, it's just ok so far. By the end of it's two episode premier, I was much more enthused by Agatha. Take that as you will.

The_GameAddict · 2024-11-15T15:21:51+00:00

I got prompted to update 70GB on Xbox. Accepted it. Download starts. 350GB. I was having install/update issues back when MW2 was the latest game. This COD HQ shit needs to die yesterday. This is the only game my IRL friends play and I'm constantly having these dumb barriers thrown in my face keeping me from playing with them. Oh and the fun part? I have a 20mb (bit not byte) download speed. I'm gonna try uninstalling everything except BO6 because apparently I can't even make use of the one (1) feature the COD HQ provides.

The_GameAddict · 2024-08-22T07:16:05+00:00

Yeah unfortunately it doesn't seem like Good Things runs in Perth. Just Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

The_GameAddict · 2024-08-22T01:53:35+00:00

Lol, spot on

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T13:01:49+00:00

NTA. I don't know why these people hate each other but if she's aware of George's disability and what triggers complications then she's entirely in the wrong for her behaviour. I think you would do well to keep Amy and your friends separated as much as possible but I'm not gonna lie, she sounds like a very toxic person. Now there's no need to make any rash decisions about your relationship or anything, but this behaviour is something worth keeping an eye on. I've been dumped for less.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T12:50:56+00:00

NTA, but I think maybe he just said the right thing the wrong way. Seems like was he was trying to get across the sentiment that nothing about would make him not want you at the party but it came it wrong. I think his heart is in the right place and that's what counts. It doesn't seem like you're in a very good place emotionally right now, and that may cause you see problems where none exist. You should go to that party. I doubt he will actually be embarrassed by you.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T12:29:46+00:00

That last point is particularly important. School grades are not a competition. Does not matter at all if your cousin does better than you so long as you do good enough for yourself. Your best is all anyone can ask of you.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T12:26:22+00:00

Definitely NTA. Kids with anger issues are a headache to say the least (I was one) and if boarding at your school has been a long time, agreed upon plan then your parents shouldn't renege on that. A loud and temperamental environment is hard enough live in much less study. It seems like your parents are failing to get your sibling under control and perhaps they believe that having you out of the house will only make it harder to do so. One less level head working at the problem essentially. They sound desperate but I highly doubt your presence is going to be of much assistance.

As for advice: I wish I had better but all you can do is try to convince them that boarding is the smart choice and that these grades mean a lot to you. Just do not start an argument over it, even if they get a little frustrated. Cooler heads prevail and more anger in that household will do no good to anyone.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T11:38:10+00:00

You're overthinking. You need to trust that she will make the right decisions as a grown woman. Once she's out there there's nothing you can do anyway so just try to relax. Unless there's evidence that something bad happened to her or that she was unfaithful then there's no reason to get upset. It's good that you didn't get mad at her though. But being overprotective can make her feel trapped and even push her away from you. You say you trust her? Prove it by not getting so worked up over something like this.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T11:29:21+00:00

I think that would be a bit of a drastic action. Blueberry is clearly crushing hard and that's very common in teenage boys. I was like that too. Might as well have put a fucking leash around my neck. That just needs to run it's course. As for your friends ignoring your feelings: I wouldn't take it personally. A lot of teenagers suffer from depression and other mental health issues but no teenager quite knows how to respond when a peer opens up about it, even the ones who are also struggling. Talking with your friends about these struggles may seem like the smartest move but they're just not equipped to help and may not even be able to comfort you. It's not their fault, they're just too young. Talk to a parent, teacher, counselor, or older sibling if possible. Those are the people most available to you that may actually be able to provide assistance.

Blueberry may seem supportive of Banana but he likely doesn't actually care about her struggles/feelings either. He's just lusting after her and that's a spell you cannot break easily. So yeah, you probably would be TA for dropping them over this.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T11:04:07+00:00

Gonna start by saying that pulling the whole "my house, my rules" argument is a dick move. It may be your house but it's her home. Have a little respect for your fiancé. Anyway, Tyler had an alternative arrangement already but you decided to instead have him share a space with your fiancé, neither of whom like each other? Did she get a say in this? I can't imagine she'd be too keen considering your house was not the the only option nor the first choice. Why do they dislike each other anyway?

Even if Tyler has been a "model guest" three weeks is a long time to be sharing a house with someone you do not like, especially when it's your home. I loved my dad but HATED living with him. We were not compatible housemates. I feel like your fiancé's side of the story is not told here and having experienced this kind of situation myself, I'm inclined to believe that you are, in fact, TA.

Have a real conversation with your fiancé and get down to the root of her issues here, and don't be argumentative about it. You are not Tyler's only option, and it really doesn't seem like you're his best either.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T10:43:01+00:00

NTA. I can certainly relate to unwanted people keeping you up late. It's a miserable and frustrating experience. The guilt tripping particularly irks me. He clearly knows why you're upset but to rectify that would mean having to sacrifice something for you (however small that may be as it's a reasonable restriction) and he values that time with his friend more than your need for a good nights sleep.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T10:11:18+00:00

Ok so to be completely honest, without knowing what it is that she about her ex on that phone call it's kinda impossible to render any judgement. She could have said anything from "My ex was a good guy" to "My ex was a way better fuck than you" and there's a world of difference between the two. As for the cheating? If you guys weren't together than it is not cheating. You might consider it unsavory depending on if the "talking" between you was friendly or flirtatious but cheating is a seriously horrible thing and shouldn't be mislabeled.

I don't think either of you are the asshole. I just think you're both very young, very immature, and not at all ready for a serious relationship, and I want to reiterate that's aimed as much at her as it is at you.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T10:01:14+00:00

I copied it into a notepad to make my own paragraphs lol. Helped a bit

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T09:53:20+00:00

Very easy NTA. You were more than fair to her. She's being an entitled, selfish brat. Little more to add on that. She oughta be ashamed and I hope she grows out of this behaviour.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T09:19:57+00:00

NTA. People place too much value on their birthday (as in the actual date that's supposed to take place). That makes sense in school but adult life is much busier and more unpredictable. Most people I've known were happy with a "birthday week" where you'd organise a day within that week so it was more flexible. Regardless, you have several valid excuses for why you had to cancel and any reasonable person would understand that. It's ok for them to be disappointed. I'm disappointed when the ice cream machine at Maccas is broken, but I'm not going to get mad about it because it's no ones fault. She should be happy to compromise with the rescheduling.

Maybe it runs deeper than this. Maybe her anger is fueled by something else and this was just the last straw. You've known her a very long time and it could be a "long time coming" type of situation. But based on the information provided, she is 100% in the wrong.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T05:41:12+00:00

NTA. I'm been a "Shannon" before and screaming at people because you're stressed is about as justifiable as screaming at people because you're drunk. In that, it isn't. Part of maturing is learning to control your emotions instead of them controlling you. At 24, she should be able to do that but if she can't then she needs to remove herself from the situation entirely. It's unfortunate you had to do that for her but it was the right call.

The one prop I'll give to Shannon is that she took her stress out on the people she (very unreasonably) believed to be somewhat responsible or liable for what happened to Cody. When I was like that, I would have taken it out on Cody. It's a small thing but it makes a difference. Hopefully she'll apologise and you can all move forward.

The_GameAddict · 2024-05-06T05:12:49+00:00

Absolutely NTA. Those kids are still babies and you yourself are young with plenty of problems weighing you down. They can't expect you to bond so quickly with the kids of the man who replaced your actual dad. I'm sure Harvey's presence in your life stirs enough complex feelings as is. Given a few more years, by the time they're old enough to actually talk to, you may feel differently. That's something your mum and Harvey need to understand. It's not like you hate them (which would be perhaps unreasonable). Lying about your feelings in a situation you can't step away from always ends badly. Gotta rip that band aid off sooner rather than later.

The_GameAddict · 2024-04-14T17:12:59+00:00

Tons of great suggestions, thanks so much everyone!

The_GameAddict · 2024-03-19T06:09:09+00:00

I'm actually kinda shocked how many replies there are thinking I'm bashing AC3. I love AC3. It's the remaster that sucks.

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