The Punisher

Marvel's The Punisher is an American television series created by Steve Lightfoot for the streaming service Netflix, based on the Marvel Comics character Punisher. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), acknowledging the continuity of the franchise's films and other television series. It is a spin-off from the first Marvel Netflix series, Daredevil (2015–2018). The Punisher was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios and Bohemian Risk Productions, with Lightfoot serving as showrunner.
== Premise ==
After exacting revenge on those responsible for the death of his family, the first season finds former Force Recon Marine Frank Castle, known throughout New York City as "the Punisher", uncovering a larger conspiracy beyond what was done to him and his family. The second season sees Castle, who has been living a quiet life on the road, drawn into the mystery surrounding the attempted murder of Amy Bendix, forcing him to decide if he should embrace his life as the Punisher.
== Cast ==
* Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / Punisher
* Ebon Moss-Bachrach as David Lieberman / Micro
* Ben Barnes as Billy Russo / Jigsaw
* Amber Rose Revah as Dinah Madani
* Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page
* Giorgia Whigham as Amy Bendix
== Episodes ==
Season	Episodes	Originally released
1 	13 	November 18, 2016
2 	13 	January 19, 2018
== Reception ==
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 68% approval rating with an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 80 reviews. The second season holds a 62% approval rating with an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 37 reviews.
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