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Season 1 – Marvel's The Punisher

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After exacting revenge on the people responsible for the deaths of his wife and children, Frank Castle uncovers a conspiracy that runs deeper than New York's criminal underworld. Now known as the Punisher, he must dig deep into the conspiracy to discover the truth about injustices that affect more than just him and his family. Assisting the vigilante in his quest to fight criminals are best friend Billy Russo, who runs private military corporation Anvil, and former NSA analyst Micro, who shares common enemies with Castle and helps him as part of a so-called marriage of convenience.
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Marvel's The Punisher — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A rocky start can't keep The Punisher from pushing the boundaries of Marvel's TV universe with a fresh take on the comics-derived action thriller.

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Sam Thielman Guardian It's been the mode of almost all of the streaming giant's Marvel shows: dull, often pointlessly nasty brutality with some languid speechifying between crunching bones. In the Punisher's case, though, it's not even artful fist-fighting. Jul 12, 2018 Full Review Sean T. Collins Decider Its willingness to hold its protagonist's feet of clay to the fire make it one of the best superhero adaptations of all time. Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald All in all it's solid stuff. Mar 28, 2018 Full Review Peter Counter That Shelf The Punisher does an admirable job of depicting PTSD symptoms seriously, sympathetically, and accurately. Aug 12, 2024 Full Review Karen Rought Hypable If you're going to glorify violence and tell your audience that what Frank is doing is right, you must make sure there's a line drawn in the sand. Feb 28, 2019 Full Review David Hogan hoganreviews.co.uk The Punisher is an unforgiving tour-de-force of brutal scenes and a great central plot that keeps weaving the characters around until it all boils over in a satisfying way. Rated: 5/5 Feb 3, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nerd W Brilliant Punisher introduction to the MCU with his first solo series. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/23/25 Full Review Vasqu3z V Brutal, dark, funny and emotional, it's the perfect mix. Interesting Plot but there are too much Storylines going on at a certain Point but they all going to be relevant in later Episodes. Interesting Cinematography. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/19/25 Full Review Mike H The punisher series season 1&2 was really amazing definitely made me really enjoy the character I never really was into punisher that much until I started watching the show Jon Bernthal was born to play punisher I won’t watch another actor as punisher if he isn’t in it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/16/25 Full Review August C Amazing show All I want now is a Sitcom with Frank's and David's Families together in peace 😭 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Michael G The acting is excellent but the plot is hackneyed on many levels. For example, the "twist" intended to shock us when the villain is revealed was obvious the moment that character made their appearance in the show, despite the creator trying to convince us that they were virtuous and a person of honor who would never betray the main character. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/01/25 Full Review Bx G Wayyyyy better than daredevil or any of the other lame shows that nobody gets killed in. I love the violence and killing! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Steve Lightfoot

Creator

Jon Bernthal

Frank Castle

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

David "Micro" Lieberman

Deborah Ann Woll

Karen Page

Ben Barnes

Billy Russo

Amber Rose Revah

Dinah Madani

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 17, 2017 3AM Former Marine Frank Castle takes the law into his own hands while struggling to come to terms with his traumatic past. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 17, 2017 Two Dead Men A mysterious phone call forces Frank's hand; Madani goes digging for suspects; Curtis delivers a message. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 17, 2017 Kandahar Frank skips the subtlety while interrogating Micro; brutal memories of top-secret missions shed light on Frank's past. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 17, 2017 Resupply Madani and Sam plan a delicate operation; Curtis tries to connect with Lewis; Frank encourages Micro to get his hands dirty. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 17, 2017 Gunner Frank and Micro seek answers from a reluctant witness; Madani and Sam learn of a looming investigation; Rawlins sees a ghost. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 17, 2017 The Judas Goat With Frank in bad shape, Micro calls on Curtis for help; Madani and Russo continue to mix business with pleasure; Lewis stands up for his rights. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 17, 2017 Crosshairs Lewis struggles with the ramifications of his actions; Frank and Micro pursue someone from the past; Madani and Sam go bug-hunting. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 2017 Cold Steel Russo opens up to Madani about his past; Sarah shares her concerns about her son with Frank; a decoy operation takes a turn. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 17, 2017 Front Toward Enemy After a deadly explosion, Karen lands in a bomber's crosshairs -- and Frank isn't happy about it; Curtis makes a grisly discovery. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 17, 2017 Virtue of the Vicious An attack on a high-profile politician is examined -- and re-examined -- through different perspectives; Madani faces a painful truth. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 17, 2017 Danger Close As danger knocks on Sarah's door, Frank takes his quest for vengeance to the next level with help from an unexpected ally. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 17, 2017 Home Frank makes a damning confession; a shootout leaves Sarah wondering what to believe. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 17, 2017 Memento Mori As the authorities close in, exhausted but unbroken Frank vows to end the war that has consumed his life. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jet Wilkinson, Kevin Hooks, Jim O'Hanlon, Stephen Surjik
Creator
Steve Lightfoot
Executive Producer
Steve Lightfoot, Jim Chory, Jeph Loeb
Screenwriter
Felicia D. Henderson, Ken Kristensen, Dario Scardapane, Steve Lightfoot
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Action, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 17, 2017