The Punisher

: "That's your death; that's not theirs. You do this like this, you're... you're as good as dead already.""It's who I am. Who I've always been."
: ―Microchip and Punisher[src]
Marvel's The Punisher, or simply The Punisher, is a television series based on the Marvel Comics vigilante and antihero of the same name. The series is a spin-off of Daredevil. It is the ninth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The series was produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios, and originally released on Netflix.
The first season was released on November 17, 2017. The second and final season was released on January 18, 2019.
On February 11, 2022, it was reported that the series would be leaving Netflix on March 1. It was later announced that the series would be moved to Disney+ on March 16.
== Season Synopses ==
=== Season One ===
After exacting revenge on those responsible for the deaths of his family, Frank Castle uncovers a conspiracy that runs far deeper than New York's criminal underworld. Now known throughout the city as the Punisher, and legally dead, he must discover the truth about injustices and make uneasy alliances, in order to finally end the war that has controlled his life for too long.
=== Season Two ===
Former Marine-turned-vigilante Frank Castle has been living a quiet life on the road until he suddenly becomes embroiled in the attempted murder of a young girl. As he is drawn into the mystery surrounding her and those in pursuit of the information she holds, Castle attracts a new target on his back as new and old enemies force him to confront whether he should accept his destiny and embrace life as the Punisher.
== Cast ==
=== Starring Cast ===
* Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher (Seasons 1-2)
* Ebon Moss-Bachrach as David Lieberman/Microchip (Season 1)
* Ben Barnes as William Russo/Jigsaw (Seasons 1-2)
* Jason R. Moore as Curtis Hoyle (Seasons 1-2)
* Jaime Ray Newman as Jan O'Reilly (Season 1)
* Giorgia Whigham as Amy Bendix (Season 2)
* Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page (Season 1; Special Guest Star Season 2)
=== Recurring Cast ===
* Kelli Barrett as Maria Castle (Seasons 1-2)
* Nicolette Pierini as Lisa Castle (Seasons 1-2)
* Aidan Pierce Brennan as Frank Castle, Jr. (Seasons 1-2)
* Tim Guinee as Clay Wilson/Force (Season 1)
* Rick Holmes as Senator Stan Ori (Season 1)
* Royce Johnson as Detective Brett Mahoney (Seasons 1-2)
== Posters ==
== Production ==
On January 16, 2016, it was reported that a Daredevil spinoff series centered on Punisher was in development for Netflix with Jon Bernthal set to reprise his role as the title character in the series.
On April 29, 2016, it was officially announced that the series was in development. It was also announced that Steve Lightfoot would serve as executive producer and showrunner of the series.
On October 3, 2016, it was reported that the series had begun production under the working title "Crime".
In October 2017, it was announced that following the 2017 Las Vegas Strip shooting, the series' promotional panel at New York Comic Con and event at Cirque d'hiver were canceled. It was also reported that the series' release date had been postponed.
On February 18, 2019, Netflix announced that the series had been canceled after two seasons.
On February 17, 2019, Jeph Loeb wrote a letter to the fans of the canceled Marvel Netflix series.
== Videos ==
== References ==
The Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki has a collection of images and media related to The Punisher.
# ↑ 'The Punisher' Seasons 1-2 Leaving Netflix in March 2022
# ↑ Marvel Live-Action Series and Updated Parental Controls in the U.S. Coming to Disney+ on March 16
# ↑ Punisher Spinoff Starring Jon Bernthal in Development at Netflix
# ↑ 'Punisher' spin-off ordered by Marvel, Jon Bernthal to star
# ↑ Jon Bernthal Starts Filming 'The Punisher' - First Set Photos!
# ↑ The Punisher Working Title Revealed
# ↑ Marvel’s ‘The Punisher’ Pulled From New York Comic-Con After Las Vegas Tragedy
# ↑ 2017 Las Vegas Strip shooting Netflix Cancels Paris Event for ‘The Punisher’ After Las Vegas Shooting
# ↑ Netflix postpones ‘Marvel’s The Punisher’ after Las Vegas massacre
# ↑ ‘The Punisher’ & ‘Jessica Jones’ Canceled By Netflix; Latter’s 3rd Season Still To Air
# ↑ A Letter to Marvel Television Fans from Jeph Loeb
== External Links ==
* The Punisher on Wikipedia
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* The Punisher on Disney+
* The Punisher on Marvel Database