Marvel’s Punisher is back in a new series that is set to destroy his legacy. The last time we saw Marvel’s Punisher on the big screen was in Daredevil Season 2. In that season, he was portrayed as a villain who went too far. This new series looks to redeem Marvel’s Punisher and show audiences what he is really about.
The Punisher is back in a new series that follows his battles against criminals from his past, enemies from all walks of life, and even the forces of evil. The story is a straightforward revenge story, which has been done many times before; however, with the added twist that Frank Castle’s actions are being strictly governed by the letters he receives from Judge Spencer. He may be going into these situations as a vigilante but he is still haunted by his past demons.
Do you know about the release date of The Punisher:
This series will be released on 14 January 2022. The series also has a TV spot that can be seen here. The release date for the series is set to be on 14 January 2024. The trailer of the series has been released to introduce fans to what they can expect from this new show.
It starts off with Frank Castle beating up a mafia boss, who promises him that he won’t die at Frank’s hands. The moment he makes his escape, he receives a letter from Judge Spencer (played by Jon Bernthal) telling him that his actions have been strictly governed. This series is based on the character and not Marvel’s The Defenders. Frank will be going into these situations alone and he will have to face all of his demons throughout the series.
Here is the plot of The Punisher is discussed:
Years ago, Frank Castle took the lives of his family and went on a killing spree, but this time it is different. He has had to deal with demons from his past, enemies from all walks of life, and even the forces of evil.
Now things have changed. He is facing these situations as a vigilante and he will have to face them alone. The letter he receives from the judge will now be guiding him through these situations. The series looks like it will go back to the roots of Frank Castle as a character, rather than just another revenge story that you would see in other Marvel shows on Netflix.
The Name of Cast & Characters of The Punisher:
- Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/The Punisher:
- Ben Barnes as Billy Russo aka Jigsaw:
- Giorgia Whigham as Alice Castle:
- Jason R. Moore as Curtis Hoyle aka Bullseye:
- Bonnie Dennison as Karen Page:
- Esteban Bravo as Microchip:
- Kim Coates as Detective Ray Rayner Jr. aka Jigsaw Jr.:
- Ellen Hollman as Det.-Sgt. Samantha Reyes aka Black Widow (consultant):
- Michael Nathanson as Detective Lang:
What is The Punisher’s backstory and why did he become a vigilante?
The Punisher’s backstory is explained in this trailer. The series will be focusing on his backstory, as he has been a vigilante for the past three years. Even though he was being controlled by the letter he received from the judge (Jon Bernthal) he was still haunted by his past demons throughout the series. The trailer talks about how these letters are now a part of Frank Castle’s life and will continue to guide him through this series.
The Punisher Season 2 will deal with Frank’s past, as Punisher only kills criminals who have committed crimes before, so it is believed that what we are about to see is that part of his backstory, although there is a lot taking place.
Frank Castle has no superpowers. He's fueled by vengeance and loss. #ThePunisher pic.twitter.com/QB8w7xsZTG
— The Punisher (@ThePunisher) October 13, 2017
How does The Punisher compare to other Marvel superheroes such as Spider-Man?
The Punisher is a very different Marvel superhero than Spider-Man. Spider-Man is very much about the power he holds and his abilities, whereas The Punisher focuses more on the human aspect of being a vigilante. He doesn’t give in to anything and will kill anyone who gets in his way – but he does it for a reason and always for the good of humanity.
The fact that he received the letter from Judge Spencer seems to bring an interesting aspect to this series as well. The judge seems to be keeping tabs on everything Frank does and was not pleased with what Frank was doing before, so now she is limiting what he can do, which will make things even more interesting with how things proceed throughout this series.
What are the challenges of playing a character like The Punisher who is dark?
The Punisher is a very dark character. He doesn’t do anything without a reason. He is a vigilante, who uses his abilities and knowledge to stop criminals in the dark. The challenges of playing this character come from the writers and how they decide to portray this character. When it comes to Marvel’s Punisher, Jon Bernthal will be playing him for the second time as he portrayed him in Daredevil Season 2, and that was very popular with fans. Jon Bernthal has already proven he can play the part of The Punisher and fans are excited to see his portrayal of this character once again in this series.
