Marvel's The Punisher

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 17, 2017
Season #: 2, 1
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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 234 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 166 out of 234
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 234
  3. Negative: 41 out of 234
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  1. atorado
    Jan 29, 2019
    7
    The writers didn`t know how to make a succesful story in a mandatory 13 episodes season resulting in many pointless or repetitive scenes. Other Netflix series have been quite succesful with 8 to 10 episodes stories. First 5 episodes were very good and last three were also very entertaining...
  2. Reidaian
    Feb 3, 2019
    3
    This show was so bad. If all Netflix Marvel shows are canceled, it's because they are like a soap opera. Dragged out and thin. It's like the first Daredevil was 13 episodes (still 1-2 eps too long) and then all others had to be 13 as well, even if they just had content to fill about 5.

    The show has two main arcs and a bunch of other ones. But it drags out the two main ones until the    This show was so bad. If all Netflix Marvel shows are canceled, it's because they are like a soap opera. Dragged out and thin. It's like the first Daredevil was 13 episodes (still 1-2 eps too long) and then all others had to be 13 as well, even if they just had content to fill about 5.

    The show has two main arcs and a bunch of other ones. But it drags out the two main ones until the last episode so artificially and it really, really thinks too much of some of it's secondary arcs, like Billy and his shrink. So uninteresting and very much not as smart as they would think it to be.

    The most annoying part of the show was not even the teenage girl Frank has to protect. Their dynamic is actually good, but sorry, we can't have that because we have to have Frank constantly leave her alone to go... do nothing really, because almost all main characters are completely useless in this show, and the only time they achieve something is pretty much by circumstance.

    What a waste of time. First 1-2-3 episodes are ok, but still would not recommended one bit. And if for some kind of Marvel nostalgia, you do wanna give it a try, if at any point you feel it is wasting your time, don't be ashamed to call it quits, because that how it is until the end.    … Expand
  3. metakrewl
    Jan 31, 2019
    4
    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
  4. Synycom
    Mar 21, 2019
    1
    So wanted this to be as good as Sesaon 1. Sadly, its just tedious with a woeful plot and a tiresome 16 or so teenage girl. Don’t waste time watching. Not surprised no season 3.
  5. ComandanteCobra
    Feb 26, 2019
    3
    Worse than F. Castle in Daredevil show and worse than the first season.
    I stopped watching on Netflix after just 3 episodes sadly.
  6. abm0
    Feb 19, 2019
    7
    Too many drawn out conversations that don't really give us additional insight into the characters but just slow down the story for the sake of slowing it down. I'm OK with slow material in the right doses and in the right places but this was too much. Other than that it had the same action style as S1 and managed to bring something new to the table in terms of psychology and moralityToo many drawn out conversations that don't really give us additional insight into the characters but just slow down the story for the sake of slowing it down. I'm OK with slow material in the right doses and in the right places but this was too much. Other than that it had the same action style as S1 and managed to bring something new to the table in terms of psychology and morality nuggets to think about. So while it's no longer a 9/10 like the first season, I can't go below a 7 because it did deliver in the end. Forced me into some fast-forwarding here and there, but it did deliver the goods.… Expand
  7. quagmire0
    Feb 11, 2019
    4
    About 8 or so episodes in and this show has suffered from what many of the Marvel Netflix shows have - IT'S. TOO. DAMN. LONG. If you like listening to people have conversations for 90% of the episodes, this season is for you. Look, I like character development. I want to know their motivations, their history, etc. But there has to be a more compelling way to tell these stories. I turnAbout 8 or so episodes in and this show has suffered from what many of the Marvel Netflix shows have - IT'S. TOO. DAMN. LONG. If you like listening to people have conversations for 90% of the episodes, this season is for you. Look, I like character development. I want to know their motivations, their history, etc. But there has to be a more compelling way to tell these stories. I turn on an episode and the majority of it is talk, talk, talk, talk, talk - OH LOOK! A FIGHT! - talk, talk, talk, talk, talk. I can feel things starting to pick up, but it's annoying that these shows make us wait about 8-10 episodes before they do. No fault to the actors, I think they do a great job. It's just the pace needs a lot of work.… Expand
  8. Grachechkovski
    Feb 14, 2019
    7
    If you compare this season with first season - the first is better in all ways in my opinion. However, I want to say that this season has different side of positive moments.
    Positives: the beautiful story that has evolution of main hero (Castle) by father's feeling. It's great and interesting, because in the first season we couldn't see it. Also, I like to see that the main story of    If you compare this season with first season - the first is better in all ways in my opinion. However, I want to say that this season has different side of positive moments.
    Positives: the beautiful story that has evolution of main hero (Castle) by father's feeling. It's great and interesting, because in the first season we couldn't see it. Also, I like to see that the main story of season is ended and the story about an antagonist (John/Robert) who is no different from a protagonist in life values.
    Negatives: I saw many times movie bugs: in the shootings, dialogues between Billy and his doctor and etc.    … Expand
  9. smoussie
    Feb 5, 2019
    8
    " -Is that Lombardi's pizza?
    -Sausage and mushroom
    -Holy **** " Season 2 is great. Quality actions scenes, good acting and overall interesting plot. The only problem is mandatory 13 episodes rule. Because of that, in the middle of the season we get lenghty boring scenes. The whole scenario can be perfectly fitted into 9-10 episodes. But anyways, I do not regret watching punisher at    " -Is that Lombardi's pizza?
    -Sausage and mushroom
    -Holy **** "

    Season 2 is great. Quality actions scenes, good acting and overall interesting plot. The only problem is mandatory 13 episodes rule. Because of that, in the middle of the season we get lenghty boring scenes. The whole scenario can be perfectly fitted into 9-10 episodes. But anyways, I do not regret watching punisher at all. (Comparing to Luke Cage which I want to erase from my memory.)    … Expand
  10. jeffholmstrom
    Jan 29, 2019
    2
    Compared to season 1 it's bad really bad, we follow a 16 year old girl controlling Frank and on the top of that she hates white man what a surprise.
  11. imthenoob
    Jan 21, 2019
    2
    Season 2 is such a massive drop off. The Punisher is reduced from this compelling character to a cardboard cutout that simply finds himself at the wrong place at the wrong time. Continuing the Jigsaw storyline from season 1 was a massive mistake. The subplots, once again, are a huge weakness for this show and the new characters lack the magic that the original characters had.

    I'll be    Season 2 is such a massive drop off. The Punisher is reduced from this compelling character to a cardboard cutout that simply finds himself at the wrong place at the wrong time. Continuing the Jigsaw storyline from season 1 was a massive mistake. The subplots, once again, are a huge weakness for this show and the new characters lack the magic that the original characters had.

    I'll be glad when they cancel this show because the only good thing about it is Jon. The writing is a freaking mess and it's ruined the show.    … Expand
  12. Eikox
    Jan 24, 2019
    4
    Honestly I think Jhon Bernthal did a good job, not a great one with the role that they told them to do in this season, if is someone fault I can bet that is in the writers. Somehow they took a fantastic antagonist and bring him down to see if the "regular" people can catch up, the plot comes with a few holes but deep ones and in the meantime that the story advance you wonder why are youHonestly I think Jhon Bernthal did a good job, not a great one with the role that they told them to do in this season, if is someone fault I can bet that is in the writers. Somehow they took a fantastic antagonist and bring him down to see if the "regular" people can catch up, the plot comes with a few holes but deep ones and in the meantime that the story advance you wonder why are you not doing or watching something better. In time where Disney buy everything from Netflix somehow is disappointed see that Thanos didn't snap the show.… Expand
  13. PixelsOPlenty
    Jan 23, 2019
    4
    The Punisher season two had potential but was mediocre overall. The show lacked focus, and above all else that killed it. The show ran two plotlines for two separate villains with no connection. It was either Frank was dealing with one or the other, never both. It felt like watching two separate tv shows spliced together. It really was a shame too, because both had immense potential, andThe Punisher season two had potential but was mediocre overall. The show lacked focus, and above all else that killed it. The show ran two plotlines for two separate villains with no connection. It was either Frank was dealing with one or the other, never both. It felt like watching two separate tv shows spliced together. It really was a shame too, because both had immense potential, and when given the time to shine they really were interesting. Unfortunately it never lasted, the show just kept flopping between plotlines, never giving them the time to develop fully.

    Another issue was how they tried to make the villains sympathetic. The two main villains (Especially Jigsaw) would keep talking as if they were decent people and regretted what they did, but in the end it was all talk. Their actions ran in stark contrast to what they were saying constantly. (Again, especially Jigsaw) On top of that the conclusion to Jigsaw's "arc", if you could even call it that, was ridiculously anticlimactic.

    Thats not to say the show didn't have it's moments though. Yet again Frank Castle brought some one liners and moments that were as great as ever when they weren't recycled from earlier seasons. (Punisher Season One and Daredevil Season Two) Also a couple of the action shots were cool, my favourite being the staircase shootout. Still, it's not enough to fix the poor plot, writing and underdeveloped characters.    … Expand
  14. Whatevenisthis
    Apr 7, 2019
    0
    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 foreign haggling market, makes the worst life decisions imaginable, steals from people trying to help her    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 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
  15. Heatsink
    Jan 20, 2019
    3
    Starts off with a first act that focuses on a new villain, Pilgrim, but then things move back to our old pal Billy with the funky mask and messed up face. Outside the fight scenes, there's not much else to care about. Billy is a non-factor for episode after episode. We spend a heck of a lot of time in flashbacks and pointless transitions that stretch on and on. This season didn't haveStarts off with a first act that focuses on a new villain, Pilgrim, but then things move back to our old pal Billy with the funky mask and messed up face. Outside the fight scenes, there's not much else to care about. Billy is a non-factor for episode after episode. We spend a heck of a lot of time in flashbacks and pointless transitions that stretch on and on. This season didn't have enough plot lines or hooks to fill the space, which lets the boredom sneak in.… Expand
  16. dcucci
    Jan 18, 2019
    6
    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 not believable, other times the story drags on a bit, but the acting saves it, thank god for amazingThis 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
  17. Saltwaifu
    Jan 19, 2019
    5
    I was very excited for Season 2, and Bernthal still got what it takes to play an amazing Punisher, but the story is repetitive, recycled and boring with added elements of ridiculously unlikely events happening such as Christian religious fanatics with automatic guns assaulting a small town in central America or Frank Castle being the Punisher in broad, open daylight, and startingI was very excited for Season 2, and Bernthal still got what it takes to play an amazing Punisher, but the story is repetitive, recycled and boring with added elements of ridiculously unlikely events happening such as Christian religious fanatics with automatic guns assaulting a small town in central America or Frank Castle being the Punisher in broad, open daylight, and starting shootouts, ignoring that season 1 was all about him trying to remain hidden from public eye. Everyone knows Frank Castle is alive (again) but nobody seems to bat an eyelash. Just not very realistic this time around.

    Hard pass for me.    … Expand
  18. damocles1974
    Jan 20, 2019
    2
    Why can't the marvel shows on Neftlix move on beyond der initial villains. Billy is just annoying in Season 2 - and that is especially sad because you could imagine how much better the season would be, if it would solely would focus around Pilgrim.

    And don't get me even started about Krista Dumont...
  19. GodoteX
    Jan 19, 2019
    9
    Great show. This is The Punisher! It's brutal, good acting and great action scenes.
  20. R3dman
    Jan 22, 2019
    9
    I really enjoyed this season of the Punisher. The interaction between Frank and Amy was great. It's a pity all the marvel shows have been cancelled.
  21. blawren4
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Good pacing, good characters. I would have liked a little more backstory on the villain, John as to why he was such a badass, but other than than, solid.
  22. Janinedeam
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    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!
  23. Huikk4poks
    Jan 19, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked season 2 more than season 1, brutal, good soundtrack, overall good acting. Story was good and the villains pretty interesting. There were couple slow downs but still good ride all the way trough.
    but they were couple things.. other villain beside Billy were hit and miss, assassin was interesting but the old couple not so much.. Billy as Jigsaw was good in some points but i wanted to see Jigsaw "the psychopath" like in the comics...

    And sadly, this season feels like a last season, they wrap up everything in this season and that makes me disappointed and sad.

    I hope we meet again, Frank.    … Expand
  24. GarethB
    Jan 20, 2019
    8
    Frank is back! Great action and intense fights, Frank argues with the worse parts of himself. Only a few minor quibbles about supporting cast, but Bernthal is the punisher!
  25. galitzianer
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    The Critics are wrong yet again. Amazing characters, plot twists and action sequences. ENJOY.
  26. Kiva
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    Honestly I wasn't a huge fan of the first season even though I loved Punisher's arch in the Daredevil series. However from some episodes I watched the second season seems to me way more enjoyable and I'm actually pretty excited about the new characters. Jon Bernthal is amazing (again!) as the Punisher. Can't wait to binge the rest of the show
  27. GamerJosh0137
    Jan 21, 2019
    7
    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 get cancelled because it doesn't pander to the the far right. If you are looking to be entertained andI 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
  28. chrisjames416
    Jan 19, 2019
    8
    Good show. lots of blood and action, and the story ain't too bad either. i hope second season has a good story.
  29. Comicfan
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    Fantastic series. Anyone who read the comic book will love this series. Season one was spectacular. Season 2 was even better with the notable exception of the Season 2 Finale. The Last episode of season 2 was a serious let down, otherwise, every other episode was pretty spectacular.
  30. tokincrackhead
    Jan 26, 2019
    9
    Fantastic action and great characters. The interaction between Frank and Amy was great, hopefully there will be a season 3.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Jan 18, 2019
    83
    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.
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  2. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Alex Abad-Santos
    Jan 18, 2019
    50
    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.
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  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Allison Shoemaker
    Jan 17, 2019
    40
    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.
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