The Punisher (season 1)

The truth must be taken.

The first season of the American streaming television series *The Punisher* sees Frank Castle uncover a conspiracy while seeking revenge for the death of his family. It is part of the Street-Level MarvelTV franchise. Creator Vince Gilligan works as showrunner.

## 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 *(only appearance)*
* Ben Barnes as Billy Russo *(first appearance)*
* Amber Rose Revah as Dinah Madani *(first appearance)*
* Daniel Webber as Lewis Wilson *(only appearance) (death)*
* Paul Schulze as William Rawlins *(only appearance) (death)*
* Jason R. Moore as Curtis Hoyle *(first appearance)*
* Michael Nathanson as Sam Stein *(only appearance) (death)*
* Jaime Ray Newman as Sarah Lieberman *(only appearance)*
* Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page

### Supporting Cast

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

### Guest Stars

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