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Season 1 – Marvel's The Punisher

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Nov 2017

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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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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

Jul 12, 2018

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.

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Sean T. Collins

Decider

Jun 26, 2018

Its willingness to hold its protagonist's feet of clay to the fire make it one of the best superhero adaptations of all time.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

Mar 28, 2018

All in all it's solid stuff.

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Joseph Garcia

Dynamic Duel Podcast

Aug 20, 2026

4.5/5

Exceptional performances, intriguing storylines and visceral tones make this one of Marvel television's most mature and compelling achievements to date.

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Peter Counter

That Shelf

Aug 12, 2024

The Punisher does an admirable job of depicting PTSD symptoms seriously, sympathetically, and accurately.

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Karen Rought

Hypable

Feb 28, 2019

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.

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Kolton B

@kb1324 Aug 29, 2026

this show is completely amazing and an easy five stars. Jon Bernthal is just born to play Frank Castle because he brings so much raw anger and deep pain to the role. He is brutal and tough when he fights, but you can still tell he is dealing with a huge broken heart over his family. The action scenes are heavy, loud, and intense. It is not just about shooting bad guys all the time either; the story takes its time to show how broken and lost he feels trying to live a normal life again. Ben Barnes is also really good as the villain, and the way the show deals with veterans and heavy trauma makes it feel way deeper than your average action show.

Yousef E

@RT66136498 Aug 26, 2026

it has a great ending sequence but they were too afraid to actually kill anybody that weren't villains and nameless goons and the beginning was boring to get through

Zach J

@RT53067721 Aug 22, 2026

absolutely amazing. jon bernthal managing to maintain the most menacing but straight expression ever is just cinema. The villains are great, the last two episodes are some of the best I’ve ever seen. great show, getting to season 2 soon

Lord B

@lordxbutler Aug 22, 2026

Excellent season, good jobEverybody a good job.It was awesome.I loved it this lets continue on with the second season in the one last kill.Hope is a good job and I would do all I can to help this cast and crew in this film of television.Thank you

Paolo F

@XKP-Producer Aug 16, 2026

The best series of the Marvel batch from before the franchise returned to the MCU. It delivers exactly what you’d expect: bodies by the bucketload, storylines rooted in warfare, and betrayals... but Jon Bernthal—who delivers an incredible performance as the Punisher—is the real standout. The rest of the cast is excellent, too.

Zerek S

@Zerequs Aug 6, 2026

Incredibly underrated show.

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Steve Lightfoot

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Jon Bernthal

Frank Castle

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

David "Micro" Lieberman

Deborah Ann Woll

Karen Page

Ben Barnes

Billy Russo

Amber Rose Revah

Dinah Madani

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode 12

Aired Nov 17, 2017

Home

Frank makes a damning confession; a shootout leaves Sarah wondering what to believe.

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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.

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

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