Marvel's The Punisher: Season 2

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Marvel's The Punisher

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Season Details & Credits

Netflix | Season Premiere Date: January 18, 2019

Starring: Josh Stewart, Jon Bernthal, Ben Barnes

Summary: Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) has been living on the road when he becomes entangled in finding who is the young girl (Giorgia Whigham) (and what does she have) that would make someone want to kill her.

Creator: Steve Lightfoot

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E13. The Whirlwind
Air Date: January 18, 2019
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S2:E12. Collision Course
Air Date: January 18, 2019
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S2:E11. The Abyss
Air Date: January 18, 2019

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IndieWire Liz Shannon Miller

Jan 18, 2019

What makes this season of “The Punisher” work so well is that it feels less like a Season 2 and more like a Season 5, a standalone story in the established adventures of Frank Castle. Read full review

Kaitlin Thomas

Jan 11, 2019

Even though there's a new villain this season, he's hardly worth mentioning; for all the similarities between the angry men, The Punisher is still defined by the central relationship between Frank and Billy Russo, and that is probably the way it should be. Read full review

Collider Haleigh Foutch

Jan 11, 2019

The Punisher Season 2 is a lot of fun — really violent, excessive fun. Your mileage may vary. But there’s also no denying that this time around, The Punisher has swapped bullets for brains, leaning into easy entertainment over meaningful narrative. Read full review

Alex McLevy

Jan 11, 2019

Despite a promising new antagonist in the form of Josh Stewart’s mysterious religious zealot (and his handlers, a pair of wealthy alt-right Bible thumpers who operate like a fusion of the Koch brothers and Franklin Graham), the new plot is continually overshadowed by Russo and his demons. Read full review

Alex Abad-Santos

Jan 18, 2019

In short, it’s a mixed bag. The show’s signature fight scenes are still fantastic, as is the Punisher himself, Jon Bernthal. But something seemed to go wrong in the writers’ room this go-round, and even with a new dynamic that changes Frank’s life, there are still some stories in play that might have been better wrapped up in season one. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Allison Shoemaker

Jan 17, 2019

Bernthal plays Castle as a man who feels doomed to repeat the same brutal cycle over and over again, convinced that there’s only one thing he’s good for, and that, sadly, is also true of the second season of this series: repetitive, bleak, and unwilling to admit that it might be capable of doing anything new. Read full review

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Janinedeam

Jan 26, 2019

Amazing season, full of action scenes! Jon Bernthal as usual perfect as Frank Castle. LOved the fraternal chemistry between Frank and Amy.
Cant wait for season 3! Make it happen Netflix!

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Joeizzle

Jan 29, 2019

Haters gon hate. I thought this season was awesome and it really dug into a more psychological aspect of the whole good and bad people thing. And the punisher is ofc still a as badass as ever.

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offthewall

Feb 5, 2019

If you like asskickin', ball busting action films with lots of scores to settle and Frank Castle doin' his thing you can't beat The Punisher. No it's not for everyone, and yeah, it's a little over the top at times, but i loved it and hope like hell there is a Season 3.

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GamerJosh0137

Jan 21, 2019

I hope that Marvel doesn't go by what the "professional" critics think. I swear if it were up to them we'd be watching the most boring T.V ever created. I loved Season 2 granted not quite as much as the first but, it was a fantastic action packed ride. Too bad that this will probably getI hope that Marvel doesn't go by what the "professional" critics think. I swear if it were up to them we'd be watching the most boring T.V ever created. I loved Season 2 granted not quite as much as the first but, it was a fantastic action packed ride. Too bad that this will probably get cancelled because it doesn't pander to the the far right. If you are looking to be entertained and not preached at then I believe you will enjoy season 2 for sure.… Expand

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dcucci

Jan 18, 2019

This Season the Punisher is less of a Fighting Machine and more Human, which makes him more likeable. Having said that, the writing and storyline and the choices the Punisher makes at times, make no sense at all. As a Result, some of the Scenes and choices the Punisher makes, are just notThis Season the Punisher is less of a Fighting Machine and more Human, which makes him more likeable. Having said that, the writing and storyline and the choices the Punisher makes at times, make no sense at all. As a Result, some of the Scenes and choices the Punisher makes, are just not believable, other times the story drags on a bit, but the acting saves it, thank god for amazing Actors that are part of this TV Series.

I still give it a thumps up, but if you are expecting as much suspension, fight scenes and action as in Season 1, then don't watch it, as you will be disappointed.… Expand

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metakrewl

Jan 31, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Felt very repetitive of Season 1, similar people, similar plot line, drawn out conversations, and could have been finished in 8 or 9 episodes. The only 'new' aspect of the season was in the first few episodes.… Expand

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Whatevenisthis

Apr 7, 2019

The only punishing that went on was to my sanity.

I came for brutish action and escapism, Instead, I got a show about a bratty 15 year old girl who hates white men, cries "racism" when a store clerk rightly explains to her that a shopping centre in the middle of America isn't a foreignThe only punishing that went on was to my sanity.

I came for brutish action and escapism, Instead, I got a show about a bratty 15 year old girl who hates white men, cries "racism" when a store clerk rightly explains to her that a shopping centre in the middle of America isn't a foreign haggling market, makes the worst life decisions imaginable, steals from people trying to help her (constantly) and she continues to be sold to us as a righteous and admirable character.

Get out of here with this rubbish thank god the show was cancelled.… Expand

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

58
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E13. The Whirlwind
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E12. Collision Course
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E11. The Abyss
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E10. The Dark Hearts of Men
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E9. Flustercluck
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E8. My Brother's Keeper
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E7. One Bad Day
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E6. Nakazat
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E5. One-Eyed Jacks
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E4. Scar Tissue
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E3. Trouble the Water
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E2. Fight or Flight
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
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  S2:E1. Roadhouse Blues
  Air Date: January 18, 2019
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 17, 2017