The Punisher (season 1)

During the first season of **The Punisher**, 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.

## Episodes

1. *3AM:* Former Marine Frank Castle takes the law into his own hands while struggling to come to terms with his traumatic past.
2. *Two Dead Men:* A mysterious phone call force Frank's hand. Meanwhile, Madani goes digging for suspects and Curtis delivers a message.
3. *Kandahar:* Frank skips the subtelty while interrogating Micro. Brutal memories of secret missions shed light on Frank's past.
4. *Resupply:* Madani and Sam plan a delicate operation, Curtis tries to connect with Lewis and Frank encourage Micro to get his hands dirty.
5. *Gunner:* Frank and Micro go looking for answers from a reluctant witness. Madani and Sam learn of a looming investigation. Rawlins sees a ghost.
6. *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.
7. *Crosshairs:* Lewis struggles with the ramifications of his actions. Frank and Micro pursue another face from the past. Madani and Sam go bug hunting.
8. *Cold Steel:* Russo opens up to Madani about his past, Sarah shares her concerns about her son with Frank, and a decoy operation takes a turn.
9. *Front Toward Enemy:* Following a deadly explosion, Karen lands in a bomber's crosshairs - and Frank isn't happy about it. Meanwhile, Curtis makes a grisly discovery.
10. *Virtue of the Vicious:* An attack on a high-profile politician is examined (and reexamined) through different perspectives. Madani faces a painful truth.
11. *Danger Close:* As danger knocks on Sarah's door, Frank takes his quest for vengeance to the next level with some help from an unexpected ally.
12. *Home:* Frank makes a damning confession. A shootout leaves Sarah wondering what to believe. Rawlins goes in for the kill, once and for all.
13. *Memento Mori:* As the authorities close in, an exhausted but unbroken Frank vows to put an end to the war that has consumed his life.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / Punisher
* Ebon Moss-Bachrach as David Lieberman / Micro (first appearance)
* Ben Barnes as Billy Russo (first appearance)
* Amber Rose Revah as Dinah Madani (first appearance)
* Daniel Webber as Lewis Wilson (first appearance) (death)
* Paul Schulze as William Rawlins (first appearance)
* Jason R. Moore as Curtis Hoyle (first appearance)
* Michael Nathanson as Sam Stein (first appearance)
* Jaime Ray Newman as Sarah Lieberman (first appearance)
* Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page

### Supporting Cast

* Shohreh Aghdashloo as Farah Madani (first appearance)
* Kelli Barrett as Maria Castle (first appearance) (death in flashback)
* Aidan Pierce Brennan as Frank Castle Jr. (first appearance) (death in flashback)
* Nicolette Pierini as Lisa Castle (first appearance) (death in flashback)
* Ripley Sobo as Leo Lieberman (first appearance)
* Kobi Frumer as Zach Lieberman (first appearance)
* Tony Plana as Rafael Hernandez (first appearance)

### Guest Stars

* Geoffrey Cantor as Mitchell Ellison
* Clancy Brown as Ray Schoonover
* Rob Morgan as Turk Barrett
* Royce Johnson as Brett Mahoney