Turns out Daniel originally didn't die and that was changed during the editing process. Gandolfini called it the right choice.
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^ I'm actually surprised to hear that, since it seemed like his whole arc was pointing towards only two possible outcomes: he dies or he lets BB die.
And I found it hard to imagine that they would let BB go the way of her uncle, so . . . this would seem like the most likely ending to Daniel's story.
And I found it hard to imagine that they would let BB go the way of her uncle, so . . . this would seem like the most likely ending to Daniel's story.
Yeah, the article goes over some of that. Even Gandolfini thought so.
I just read through the Wikipedia pages for Heather and Morgan Whittier, who's story they also used for the show's version of Heather, and I'm very curious to see if they actually go through with the end point of Wittier's storyline.
He already got a fair amount of attention when he played the younger version of his father in the Sopranos prequel movie, so he's already fairly well know.
Damn, this was another fantastic episode, with so many great scenes. Karen's confrontations with Fisk and Heather were fantastic. I think it's pretty clear that Heather has gone completely off the deep end at this point, and really belongs with Fisk and Buck.
They really got me with twice with Daniel storyline for this episode, for minute a thought he really was going to turn in BB, and was relieved when he didn't. So that had me thinking that maybe he wasn't totally irredeemable yet, but then we got the second shock with Buck killing him. While I'm sad to lose the character, I do agree with the creators that killing him was the right move for the story.
I loved Matt showing up at Karen's trial.
I was a little shocked that the Task Force guys actually went as far as attacking Karen, Matt, Cherry, ect. on the way out of the courthouse. I guess at this point they really do consider themselves untouchable, but now that we're heading towards Fisk's downfall, I wonder how much longer that will last.
Bullseye saving the Governor was not what I expected him to do for Matt.
I was glad to see more of Jessica, and it looks like she'll be back again next week too.
Episode 2.01 at 29:56. (Courtesy of the eagle eyes at New Rockstars.)
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Not going to lie, I called it right away.
For me, the shot looking at the Guv at her desk from over the balcony telegraphed Bullseye's involvement. That shot seemed to underscore her vulnerability.
Well so much for my Hellcat theory (for now!) I'm honestly shocked that Luke is back working for the man. The only thing I can think of is that it was to avoid yet another stay in prison, and/or part of a deal to leave Jessica & Daniele alone. That or Claire *really* didn't appreciate being dumped, and leaving the country was the only way to escape her wrath! 
I'm curious where they're going to go with this now in season 3. If nothing else it should alter BB's personal arc somewhat.
Likewise! The only reason I can think why they went down that other path initially, was that they were thinking more of Buck's arc than Daniel's. Glad that they came to their senses though. Better that the character have a meaningful and memorable exit from the show than just slink away into a loose plot thread.
I'm curious where they're going to go with this now in season 3. If nothing else it should alter BB's personal arc somewhat.
Luke working for Valentina could come down to his time as a crime lord. He is a superpowered individual who might have some baggage that he would like to go away. That seems like just the type of individual that Val would recruit for her purposes.
