Perhaps it’s similar to what the show’s producers did with Matt Murdock’s costume evolution in Season 1, developing things slowly before settling on a more mature final look. The first shots of the newcomers were grittier and more realistic (see “Elektra and Punisher Step Up to the Plate”). These new costumes harken back to their trademark looks.
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Netflix’s Daredevil Season 2 launches on March 18.