Marvel's The Punisher

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 17, 2017
Season #: 2, 1
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 821 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 697 out of 821
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 821
  3. Negative: 88 out of 821
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  1. iCampoRamil
    Dec 13, 2022
    7
    El personaje de Frank Castle, es decir, Jon Bernthol, es lo mejor de la serie, pero de largo, sin él nada de esto sería posible, ni la serie tendría el carisma que desborda, esa chulería con la que camina, me flipa, es super característica de él.
    La banda sonora, otro de los grandes destacados, parecía que iba a ser algún tema puntual, pero esas bases punk-rockeras me gustan, aunque    El personaje de Frank Castle, es decir, Jon Bernthol, es lo mejor de la serie, pero de largo, sin él nada de esto sería posible, ni la serie tendría el carisma que desborda, esa chulería con la que camina, me flipa, es super característica de él.
    La banda sonora, otro de los grandes destacados, parecía que iba a ser algún tema puntual, pero esas bases punk-rockeras me gustan, aunque flojean en ciertos momentos, mantiene un buen hilo por toda la serie.
    El arco argumental de Micro es lo que me hizo pegarme a la serie, a excepción de Frank, evidentemente, pero considero que esa es la mejor trama que tiene la temporada, la relación con Micro, con su mujer, etc.
    Ay, Billy Russo, se venía venir, lo pintan con esos aires chulescos, pero no chulescos como Castle, chulescos de pijo elitista, y se veía venir, no voy a spoilear el qué.
    Sí es verdad que a veces la trama se hace muy lentorra, algunos capítulos sobre todo, quizás esto de extender las series de este estilo a los 13 episodios perjudicó un poco a The Punisher, podrían haber quitado algunos capítulos para darle mayor ritmo a la narración.
    Me esperaba más del final, la verdad, solo voy a decir eso, la trama es una genialidad, pero se va apagando cuanto más se acerca al final, a pesar de que los capítulos van en ascenso todo el rato.
    Concluyendo, lo que mola de la serie es el personaje de Punisher, a parte de la actuación, que van de la mano, contando con algunos detallitos y guiños a los comics y demás. ¿Lo malo? Depende mucho narrativamente de Daredevil, si no estás en el universo y te quieres ver The Punisher individualmente, se te van a ir muchos detalles y tramas secundarias que se tratan en la serie del demonio de Hell's Kitchen. Por último, el cambio de directores entre episodios, aunque parezca que no, a simple vista, se nota bastante, por eso de que algunos episodios sobran. Pero en general, si os molan las series de crimen-acción, es una bastante buena serie.    … Expand
  2. offthewall
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    I don't have time to watch all the shows I'd like to, but I am able to catch some, and of course, I choose the ones I think look interesting. True Detective season 1 is an all-time favorite, and I liked season 2 as well, although some people didn't. Anyway, The Punisher season 1 is right up there with TD. When I saw a season 2 of The Punisher was released, I decided to rewatch season 1 forI don't have time to watch all the shows I'd like to, but I am able to catch some, and of course, I choose the ones I think look interesting. True Detective season 1 is an all-time favorite, and I liked season 2 as well, although some people didn't. Anyway, The Punisher season 1 is right up there with TD. When I saw a season 2 of The Punisher was released, I decided to rewatch season 1 for the 3rd time and then go on to season 2. Well, once again I enjoyed season 1 immensely and saw things the 3rd time around I'd forgotten. If you like slam-bang action, and interesting characters with heroes and villains, in a show that never gets boring, and keeps in touch with reality (mostly) and isn't some weird fantasy piece, then this show is for you. I thoroughly enjoyed it all 3 times I watched it from episode 1-13. And now I look forward to season 2. I guess I'd already reviewed this once, (I'd forgotten, I'd forget my head if it wasn't attached), and given it a 9. Well, it's stood the test of time so I'm bumping it up to a 10. And the critics, well, they will gush over some artsy, boring movie and then turn up their noses at a show like The Punisher. I can appreciate any movie or show that is done well and interesting, but apparently, some critics can't. Whatever, life goes on.… Expand
  3. Lucas565
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores séries que eu já assisti eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo
  4. geewah
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    A brutal and entertaining show that stays true to the vigilante come anti-hero comic book.
  5. MeiLongDong
    May 28, 2019
    8
    I'll sum my up opinion and review the best I can. If you're a fan of John Wick then this is probably your cup of tea. The atmosphere is John Wick like, but just way better imo. Where John Wick is a fun shoot em up/bullet ballet, Punisher is a slow burn but a good one. I was hooked from episode one. The best games I've played and the best movies I've watched have always hooked me in fromI'll sum my up opinion and review the best I can. If you're a fan of John Wick then this is probably your cup of tea. The atmosphere is John Wick like, but just way better imo. Where John Wick is a fun shoot em up/bullet ballet, Punisher is a slow burn but a good one. I was hooked from episode one. The best games I've played and the best movies I've watched have always hooked me in from the start and I couldn't stop till I finished it I couldn't get through one episode of Iron Fist, but this grabbed my attention and held it to the end. 13 episodes went by and it felt like a movie. It's better than any cop show or detective CSI crap I've ever seen. Good writing, characters you care about, and an overall feel that passion went into this.

    BTW The original critic score of 7.8 was more fair and accurate than the current 5.4. No way. It deserves better.    … Expand
  6. JulianIncen
    May 5, 2019
    6
    The photography in certain parts is out of the "Marvel mold" and that is quite appreciated. In general the story is good and Jon Bernthal's performance was brutal.
  7. Danil
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    All around brilliant show. Honestly, It is in the same league with Breaking Bad, The Wire and Game of thrones. The writing, the acting, action sequences - everything is top notch. It might seem a bit stretched to some people, but I didn't feel bored for a second. It is beyond my comprehension why on Earth the critics tried to sink this masterpiece. Yet another proof you can't trust them at all.
  8. Arcypresher
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    Great writen Characters
    For me very nice Punisher one but some times it's just boring
    But still nice to watch
  9. rocgni161803
    Feb 21, 2019
    7
    The critics got this one wrong. This MCU adaptation surpasses Jessica Jones and Daredevil. The acting doesn't seem forced or inauthentic. Visually it looks great. And for someone unfamiliar with the story it really plays well.
  10. Grachechkovski
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    The most brutaly and bloody show that I've ever seen in this category. It has realistic scenes with really motivation and actions and one of main soldie's problems after them army's life. The storytelling is good and has logical and marvelous culmination. I'm glad to know that watched it in my century
  11. RaduA
    Jan 25, 2019
    9
    I really liked it. The first season was better but... this one is pretty good.
  12. vikingo
    Jan 22, 2019
    9
    The Punisher is a character that takes justice into his own hands. He's not superhuman, but is super committed to putting an end to bad guys. This character is the John Wick of the Marvel Universe. It's difficult not to sit at the edge of your seat and cheer him on as he sanitizes the city of murderers, perverts, and those that find other ways to prey on others. This show is a winner soThe Punisher is a character that takes justice into his own hands. He's not superhuman, but is super committed to putting an end to bad guys. This character is the John Wick of the Marvel Universe. It's difficult not to sit at the edge of your seat and cheer him on as he sanitizes the city of murderers, perverts, and those that find other ways to prey on others. This show is a winner so long as the character is left to do what he does best!… Expand
  13. imthenoob
    Jan 21, 2019
    5
    Jon does a fantastic job as the Punisher and the rest of the cast does solid as well. The action scenes are fantastic but sadly, They're the only source of entertainment with this show. The main plot and subplots are both predictable and boring. They fail to add any interest or excitement to the show and I think that is what really brings down this season.
  14. SrPepe
    Jan 13, 2019
    9
    Punisher es una serie impresionante, con unas escenas de acción espectaculares y un Frank Castle más violento que nunca. Casi al nivel de Daredevil, es de lo mejor que hizo Netflix, muy recomendable.
  15. DudeFromIceland
    Nov 24, 2018
    9
    After watching season 2 of Daredevil I was very excited to see the continuation of Jon Bernthals's portrayal of Frank Castle/Punisher, and he does not disappoint. Ben Barnes is also fantastic as Billy Russo.

    A very entertaining and dramatic story that goes deep into the life and struggles of Frank with plenty of action along the way and a satisfying conclusion. Season 2 can't come quick enough.
  16. GarethB
    Oct 21, 2018
    8
    I really enjoyed this series, it went deep into franks past and successfully showed the conflict within him. Some people complain there's not enough action, but the mix of tension, action and plot are just right for me.
  17. marc5477
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    Surprisingly good. The show is able to maintain a good balance between suspense and action and does not go over the edge on unbelievable action. It is there, it is a comic book after all, but its not as prominent as other shows which actually makes this better. By keeping action limited to times when you actually need it, rather than filler to draw an infants attention, I actually enjoyedSurprisingly good. The show is able to maintain a good balance between suspense and action and does not go over the edge on unbelievable action. It is there, it is a comic book after all, but its not as prominent as other shows which actually makes this better. By keeping action limited to times when you actually need it, rather than filler to draw an infants attention, I actually enjoyed it when it happened. There is a lot of character building in this show and unlike others like PMS Jones, the brain-dead Fist or Dumbdevil, the villains are much better written and acted. You genuinely dislike them by the time Frank gets his hands on them and he definitely punishes them in fairly satisfying ways.

    If you are looking for mindless action and no story feel free to look up the other marvel (or DC) shows. They are all awful except maybe Luke Cage and season 1 of Gotham. The Punisher however was excellent and I hope they can continue at this level for season 2.    … Expand
  18. TheNeedleDrops
    Jul 17, 2018
    9
    Watched this after loving the Punisher character in Daredevil. Let's just say I wasn't disappointed.
  19. BetFlix
    Jul 12, 2018
    9
    I don't know what hell the critics are **** about? Jon B. was born to play the Punisher. The story is not super original but it's well written. No lose ends. Every character is accounted for, everyone's motives are explained and story is compelling. Acting is very good, at least all the main characters. Violence is delivered in satisfying doses with a build up and purpose. The charactersI don't know what hell the critics are **** about? Jon B. was born to play the Punisher. The story is not super original but it's well written. No lose ends. Every character is accounted for, everyone's motives are explained and story is compelling. Acting is very good, at least all the main characters. Violence is delivered in satisfying doses with a build up and purpose. The characters are well developed and complex. All of them are flawed people with various motivations driven by various experience. Frank Castle is very flawed and as anti-hero as it gets. His superhero power is a construct of his special op training and clear death wish. That's a dangerous combination in real life as well.… Expand
  20. DovahK
    Jul 2, 2018
    7
    Me ha gustado mucho esta primera temporada, a pesar de que al principio Jon Bernthal parezca
    un actor un poco atascado haciendo los mismos gestos, movimientos, etc que en The Walking
    Dead enseguida te olvidas y empiezas a disfrutar cada capítulo y deseando saber que pasa en
    el siguiente.
  21. shayimanilov
    May 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the punisher is without a doubt a more realistic series than its predecessors because it does not present superhuman heroes with powers and a fair system of law that does not really exist in reality, but presents a more human reality of imperfection in which the protagonist eventually learns that it is possible to overcome and overcome suffering And that it is never good to be alone because in the end we always need friends who will be with us and that they should not abandon us even thought our lives will have meaning and that we can use them for good to enjoy and that i think the punisher is also a series that teaches us important lessons about friendship and suffering, An important series.… Expand
  22. Cesar3
    May 19, 2018
    9
    ya se hacia de rogar una buena serie del castigador, eso si demasiada trama y poca accion
  23. andre27
    May 19, 2018
    9
    Depois da participação de Punisher em Demolidor, em que realmente ficou agua na boca para o que uma serie a solo de Punisher poderia trazer e não desanimou em nada. Violência aos montes, a história de Castle toda explicada, um elenco com personagens carismáticas e uma adrenalina em cada episódio brutais. Espero que haja mais temporadas e na mesmo toada de violência e sangue que a primeira.
  24. playa0789
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    I am a huge fan of the marvel shows on netflix and i have to say that the punisher is by far my favorite it hits the perfect mix of violence and emotion
  25. marcmyworks
    Mar 28, 2018
    7
    Critics are far too hard on this series. Yes it does take a couple of episode to get into and yes, the sheer of violence sometimes is to the point of ridiculous, but overall it is a strong show with a strong message of how war can affect an individual. My one complaint is Marvel TV tends to slow build a characters back story so much that sometimes the pay off isn't as good as it could be.
  26. VirgonoShaka
    Mar 24, 2018
    7
    This show is brutal... like really brutal. Which I guess really goes well with the character that is follows. In general, I really enjoyed my time with the season, and really was hooked all the time. And all thing considered, I think is is a good show. The action is good, the acting is good to great and the story develops nicely thorough it's run time. I can't give ir more than good thoughThis show is brutal... like really brutal. Which I guess really goes well with the character that is follows. In general, I really enjoyed my time with the season, and really was hooked all the time. And all thing considered, I think is is a good show. The action is good, the acting is good to great and the story develops nicely thorough it's run time. I can't give ir more than good though mostly because while I was engaged most of the time, I really saw almost everything coming a mile away. And I believe that for all the good things done in the season, can't say I remember too much after finishing it. Good show. Recommended for fans of the character, and Marvel in general, but fair warning for those that dislike violence.… Expand
  27. brockcheese
    Mar 18, 2018
    6
    He does very little actual punishing. He mostly just mopes about his dead family in an arc that should have already been wrapped up in Daredevil season 2.
  28. Romanvs
    Mar 18, 2018
    6
    Fraco, de todos os Punishers que eu já vi o mais fraco no quesito personagem, muito chororo do Castle, nada a ver com a cegueira de ódio que ele teve na segunda temporada do demolidor, fui com expectativa alta me arrependi, a história é muito cliche, me perdoem mas ja assisti prision break, e esse negocio de militarismo, agencias governamentais fazendo açoes secretas ja deu ne? DeveriamFraco, de todos os Punishers que eu já vi o mais fraco no quesito personagem, muito chororo do Castle, nada a ver com a cegueira de ódio que ele teve na segunda temporada do demolidor, fui com expectativa alta me arrependi, a história é muito cliche, me perdoem mas ja assisti prision break, e esse negocio de militarismo, agencias governamentais fazendo açoes secretas ja deu ne? Deveriam ter explorado o lado italiano do castle, mafia matando, e ele matando a mafia, inclusive o retalho era um assassino da mafia nos quadrinhos… Expand
  29. titmo71
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    Wow, the critics panned this show and praise the second season of Jessica Jones?! ...yeah, I guess that makes sense. Anyways, I loved it. My favorite Marvel show yet.
  30. Apopros
    Mar 8, 2018
    8
    The Punisher es verdaderamente una serie intensa. Desde su trama oscura y sin ascos es capaz de contar una historia de venganza, traición y dolor sin tapujos ni problemas. Si lo tuyo es la acción entonces esta es tu serie. Sin embargo existen puntos flacos que amortiguan lo explicito de la serie. Jon Bernthal es un Punisher ideal que recrea al nuestro personaje favorito con todas las de laThe Punisher es verdaderamente una serie intensa. Desde su trama oscura y sin ascos es capaz de contar una historia de venganza, traición y dolor sin tapujos ni problemas. Si lo tuyo es la acción entonces esta es tu serie. Sin embargo existen puntos flacos que amortiguan lo explicito de la serie. Jon Bernthal es un Punisher ideal que recrea al nuestro personaje favorito con todas las de la ley; Frio, calculador y vengativo con su cuota consciente y sentimental que le dan una credibilidad al personaje excepcional. Si bien la retorica de Jon (The Punisher) es sencilla y no tan compleja, calza de manera excepcional en como nos imaginamos al personaje de Frank Castle; Lamentablemente es esto mismo lo que hace que, en un principio, no permita hilar de manera correcta la trama con la actuación. Sin lugar a dudas Jon Bernthal sobrepaso a la trama en las primeras iteraciones, pero que no los engañen, The Punisher es una serie intensa, de momentos memorables y definitivamente, una de las mejores adaptaciones de un personaje de comic despues de The Dark Knight de C.N. Recomendada… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Sophie Gilbert
    Nov 20, 2017
    60
    All too often it’s a plodding slog. Bernthal’s performance somehow finds energy in Frank’s pain. ... Lightfoot’s breadth of storytelling is gratifying--he wants to do more than give the cultural landscape another killing machine to idolize. It makes The Punisher less uncomfortable to watch than it could be amid so many outbreaks of extreme gun violence. But it isn’t an easy ride.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Lorraine Ali
    Nov 17, 2017
    50
    The show is well-written and Jon Bernthal ("The Walking Dead") is fantastic as Castle, the Afghanistan war veteran turned vigilante. ... But the story itself isn't dynamic enough to punch through all the cultural baggage this show is unfairly (or as some believe, justifiably) saddled with. It doesn't help that the burly character's superpower isn't a superpower at all. It's old-fashioned rage, coupled with special ops training.
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  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Allison Shoemaker
    Nov 17, 2017
    50
    Better too rich than too thin, to be sure, but “The Punisher” casts its net so wide that almost none of these stories get a fair shake. When they do, it’s usually the acting that closes the gap — Woll and Bernthal are so good together that it almost doesn’t matter that their scenes get snapped out quickly — but it’s hard to escape the feeling that, in giving us all that story, “The Punisher” doesn’t have much time for substance. It’s simultaneously too much and not enough.
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