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The Punisher

  • TV Series
  • 2017–2019
  • TV-MA
  • 1h
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8.4/10
284K
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The Punisher (2017)
After exacting revenge on those responsible for the death of his wife and children, Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) uncovers a conspiracy that runs far deeper than New York's criminal underworld. Now known throughout the city as The Punisher, he must discover the truth about injustices that affect more than his family alone.
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After his revenge on those who murdered his family, aimless Marine veteran Frank Castle finds a new meaning in life as a vigilante known as "The Punisher".After his revenge on those who murdered his family, aimless Marine veteran Frank Castle finds a new meaning in life as a vigilante known as "The Punisher".After his revenge on those who murdered his family, aimless Marine veteran Frank Castle finds a new meaning in life as a vigilante known as "The Punisher".

  • Creator
    • Steve Lightfoot
  • Stars
    • Jon Bernthal
    • Amber Rose Revah
    • Ben Barnes
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    284K
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    • Creator
      • Steve Lightfoot
    • Stars
      • Jon Bernthal
      • Amber Rose Revah
      • Ben Barnes
    • 908User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 14 nominations total

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    Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal
    • Frank Castle
    • 2017–2019
    Amber Rose Revah
    Amber Rose Revah
    • Dinah Madani
    • 2017–2019
    Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes
    • Billy Russo
    • 2017–2019
    Jason R. Moore
    Jason R. Moore
    • Curtis Hoyle
    • 2017–2019
    Ebon Moss-Bachrach
    Ebon Moss-Bachrach
    • David Lieberman
    • 2017
    Floriana Lima
    Floriana Lima
    • Krista Dumont
    • 2019
    Josh Stewart
    Josh Stewart
    • John Pilgrim
    • 2019
    Giorgia Whigham
    Giorgia Whigham
    • Amy Bendix…
    • 2019
    Jaime Ray Newman
    Jaime Ray Newman
    • Sarah Lieberman
    • 2017
    Kobi Frumer
    Kobi Frumer
    • Zach Lieberman
    • 2017
    Paul Schulze
    Paul Schulze
    • William Rawlins
    • 2017
    Michael Nathanson
    Michael Nathanson
    • Sam Stein
    • 2017
    Royce Johnson
    Royce Johnson
    • Det. Sgt. Brett Mahoney…
    • 2017–2019
    Tony Plana
    Tony Plana
    • Rafael Hernandez…
    • 2017–2019
    Ripley Sobo
    Ripley Sobo
    • Leo Lieberman
    • 2017
    Daniel Webber
    Daniel Webber
    • Lewis Wilson
    • 2017
    Kelli Barrett
    Kelli Barrett
    • Maria Castle
    • 2017
    Samuel María Gómez
    Samuel María Gómez
    • José
    • 2019
    • Creator
      • Steve Lightfoot
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    Reviewers say 'The Punisher' second season on Netflix garners mixed opinions. Jon Bernthal's performance is widely praised, and action scenes are lauded. However, pacing issues and underdeveloped characters like Jigsaw and Amy are criticized. Some find the season less impactful than the first, missing the focus on Frank's vigilantism. Despite flaws, many appreciate the intense storytelling and character arcs.
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    9belleverite33626

    So much better than I expected

    I really liked this show. I am not a comic book fan, but somehow found myself sucked in to Daredevil. It sux hard that Netflix cancelled all their Marvil shows.

    Anyway, the Punisher was a great character on Daredevil, and despite some bad reviews, we gave the show a chance. We were really surprised how much we liked it. My husband likes it much more than Daredevil. It isn't as much of a comic book show as the other.

    Despite lower reviews for season 2, I really liked both seasons. With so much crap on Netflix these days, it's hard for me to understand why they didn't fight harder to keep their Marvel Shows. I've heard Disney will reboot Daredevil for their streaming channel or for Hulu. But what's the point of remaking it with new actors when we love the show already? I doubt Punisher will have any chance for reboot or continuation. Very disappointing!
    10natekahle

    Jon Bernthal is incredible

    Honestly, this show is pretty much perfect to me. My favorite marvel character executed surprisingly well by Jon Bernthal. I can't think of anyone else that would be better. Josh Stewart was also incredible; such an underrated actor and wonderful to see him in this. Please give us season 3, Netflix!
    8Leofwine_draca

    The best of Marvel TV

    THE PUNISHER is the best of the Marvel/Netflix TV shows alongside DAREDEVIL. In fact I think it has a slight edge over the latter; the characters feel more human and the action has that extra touch of intensity about it. The first season has a strong first episode but then becomes a slow burner until the second half, while the second kicks off with a bang and manages to carry on the momentum throughout. Great, violent action bolstered by solid plotting and an excellent turn from Bernthal.
    10Supermanfan-13

    Jon Bernthal is perfect as the Punisher!

    If there's one word to describe The Punisher it would have to be...awesome! It's one of the most gritty, violent thrillers I've ever seen! There have been a bunch of different versions of The Punisher over the years but Jon Bernthal is absolutely, without a doubt, the best ever and it's not close! He's such an underrated actor who's great in just about everything he's done. Hopefully, they'll bring him back to reprise the role in the future because no one will be able to top what he did with the role! I really can not recommend this show enough, so just go watch it!
    10ahmetkozan

    Too much death too much blood!

    After the first season, with the release of the second season, I finished the series in a breath. I think this is the best project of the Marvel-Netflix partnership. It is a solid series that has been achieved after the cancellation of many Marvel-Netflix joint projects.

    Action and blood enthusiasts will love this series. There's a lot more blood, death and action than the first season. In the second season has as much violence, blood, action and cruelty as you don't want. At this point, one of the other thanks must go to the kerography team. As you will certainly notice, we are watching episodes filled with fight and conflict scenes. The tempo is not interrupted for a moment, and each episode tries to place at least one action sequence. The Punisher's 2nd season just put Frank Castle in the chaos he deserves, and he succeeded in bringing all the minuses into a negligible situation.

    The season has two main villains and both are as wild as the Punisher. The fiction is also established accordingly, and our two main villains are advancing in parallel. Curtis is one of the good characters of the season. He represented the conscience side of the series very firmly. Amy is another prominent character of the season. She's under Frank's protection because she's close age to Frank's dead daughter. It's fun to see Amy with Frank. Amy is a well-designed character. Her adolescent behavior, her indiscretion, and Frank's reaction to all these things are very natural. With Jon Bernthal's great acting, we have access to the emotions of a father hidden behind a bloody face.

    The music uses were probably the best among the Marvel-Netflix co-productions. Too much music has been used and each one is very successful in passing the emotions of the scenario. Like Daredevil's corridor scenes, it's like we're going to look again at the Punisher's list of songs. And of course it is necessary to mention the last episode. It was one of the finest series finals for me. After many striking and emotional moments, it is impossible not to experience emotional explosion with the last scene. The Punisher role is seated on Jon Bernthal like a shirt.

    We have watched an immaculate season with strong scenes of conflict, good acting, immersive fiction and fluent scenario that never falls behind its first season and even better for some of us than the first season. I hope it will be a long-term series and we will continue to watch Frank Castle. 10/10

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    • Trivia
      The Punisher made his first appearance in the pages of "The Amazing Spider-Man #129" in February 1974. He was originally going to be a second-string character due to his penchant for killing, but due to his popularity, he became a more prominent figure in the larger Marvel Universe.
    • Goofs
      In every scene in the tent in Afghanistan, the flag is hanging backwards. When hanging, the stars should always be in the top, left corner. However in a war zone this is normal.
    • Quotes

      Frank Castle: One Batch, Two Batch, Penny and Dime.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Blockbuster Buster: Honest Review - The Punisher Season 1 (2017)

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Marvel's The Punisher
    • Filming locations
      • Clinton Diner, Maspeth, Queens, New York City, New York, USA(Diner)
    • Production companies
      • ABC Signature
      • Disney-ABC Domestic Television
      • Marvel Entertainment
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      1 hour
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      • Dolby Digital

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