Marvel's The Punisher: Season 2 (2019)

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Marvel's The Punisher

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The Punisher's second season leaves fans torn between the undeniably action-packed fun and the underwhelming portrayal of the charismatic Frank Castle.

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Air date: Jan 18, 2019

While driving through Michigan, Frank stops for a beer at a roadside bar. But staying out of trouble has never been his strong suit. -- (C) NETFLIX

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Air date: Jan 18, 2019

Frank and a reluctant Rachel go on the run as a menacing adversary gives chase. Meanwhile, Madani pays Russo an unwelcome visit. -- (C) NETFLIX

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Air date: Jan 18, 2019

As Pilgrim's past comes into focus, Frank and Rachel find themselves in police custody, where they're anything but safe. -- (C) NETFLIX

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Rachel recalls the night everything changed and lets Frank in on the truth about her name. Russo sits down with a face from his childhood. -- (C) NETFLIX

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It's not a trap if you know it's coming: That's Frank's philosophy. Madani opens up and Pilgrim plans a visit to an unholy land. -- (C) NETFLIX

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Amy (formerly Rachel) develops photographs that point to a conspiracy. Russo reads his own report. Madani's story about Russo comes under fire. -- (C) NETFLIX

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Madani's quest to ID Pilgrim hits a wall. Russo and his crew put their plan into action. Frank encounters someone from the past. -- (C) NETFLIX

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Painful memories take ahold of Russo. Frank's frustration frightens those closest to him. Madani receives a visitor bearing a warning. -- (C) NETFLIX

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A big bounty inspires New York's worst to pursue the Punisher. A restless Amy seeks help from a fellow grifter. Russo and Krista consider the future. -- (C) NETFLIX

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Air date: Jan 18, 2019

As Madani and Krista debate who's worth saving, Frank prepares to storm Russo's territory. A brutal encounter pushes Pilgrim back into old habits. -- (C) NETFLIX

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Former marine-turned-vigilante Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) has been living a quiet life on the road until he suddenly becomes embroiled in the attempted murder of a young girl (Giorgia Whigham). 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 a life as The Punisher.

Cast

Jon Bernthal
as Frank Castle/Punisher
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
as David Lieberman/Micro
Ben Barnes
as Billy Russo
Deborah Ann Woll
as Karen Page
Amber Rose Revah
as Dinah Madani
Daniel Webber
as Lewis Walcott
Jason R. Moore
as Curtis Hoyle
Jaime Ray Newman
as Sarah Lieberman
Josh Stewart
as John Pilgrim
Floriana Lima
as Krista Dumont
Annette O'Toole
as Eliza Schultz
Corbin Bernsen
as Anderson Schultz
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Critic Reviews for Marvel's The Punisher Season 2

All Critics (35) | Top Critics (3)

What makes this season of "The Punisher" work so well is that it feels less like a Season 2 and more like a Season 5, a standalone story in the established adventures of Frank Castle.

Jan 22, 2019 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…

Here's the most unforgivable sin of the second season of The Punisher: You have a magnificent performance like this one at your disposal, and this is what you choose to do with it?

Jan 17, 2019 | Full Review…

It does look like Frank's new lease on life is about up. It is time for The Punisher to start kicking into gear.

Sep 20, 2019 | Full Review…

The Punisher Season 2 is a lot of fun - really violent, excessive fun... But there's also no denying that this time around, The Punisher has swapped bullets for brains, leaning into easy entertainment over meaningful narrative.

Jun 20, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Although Season 2 of The Punisher begins too sluggishly, and despite its distracting detours and tonal issues, it builds to a largely satisfying conclusion.

Mar 26, 2019 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Jon Bernthal Is The Living Embodiment of Frank Castle In An Enjoyable Second Run

Mar 10, 2019 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…

The Punisher, like the man himself, is not always easy to love. But there's a lesson to be learned in those moments, too, and I hope Frank continues to grow as a person right alongside the series.

Feb 28, 2019 | Full Review…

Despite the fact that this season seems to take a step back from the first, The Punisher continues to be a worthy piece of entertainment. [Full Review in Spanish]

Feb 25, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

There was clearly no one building this story with knowledge that Netflix would be cancelling all of their Marvel shows and that is a shame because the third season could have fnally been worthy of the name of the show.

Feb 6, 2019 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…

Why are we coming back to all these people again?

Jan 31, 2019 | Full Review…

This could have been eight episodes.

Jan 31, 2019 | Full Review…

I enjoyed this season. I always seem to walk away from The Punisher wondering if it might actually low-key be my favorite of the Marvel/Netflix shows. But it's better when it doesn't try to justify itself, or defend itself.

Jan 31, 2019 | Full Review…

Audience Reviews for Marvel's The Punisher: Season 2

  • Aug 16, 2020
    This season sucked me in and was invested in the characters. Enjoyable series.
  • Aug 08, 2020
    This one was very awesome
  • Aug 03, 2020
    Season 2 is dreadful! Season 1 was epic, yes but here we are at the second season and oh boy, is it annoying! Russo can't seem to get over his ugly face completely forgetting what he did to Castle's family! Castle and Curtis look and sound miserable like suddenly their balls were chewed upon by the great white shark.. Russo's over acting deserves an award for being stupid and outright naive. Madani is a lost cause and the season deserved without her. Mahoney doesn't leave much to be cared for anyway. The acting is poor, the script even worse. High expectations and then this. They aren't coming back with the third season. Good riddance.
  • Jul 24, 2020
    Not as great as the first, as the backstory doesn't drive it, but still AWESOME.
  • Jul 15, 2020
    Violence so much epic
  • Jul 10, 2020
    Awesome show, shame Disney Netflix politics killed it
  • Jul 10, 2020
    Grate Second Session Man I Really Want Them To Bring This Show Back So Bad ❤️ Please 🤞🏻
  • Jul 09, 2020
    Like too many of these shows, these shows encourage you to binge watch to the end, with major plot developments happening between episodes and filler within the middle. Unfortunately, for it to be successful there has to be a good payoff at the end, and this is where Season 2 falls flat and ends in an anticlimactic manner. The two separate storylines suggests they combined a theoretical Season 3 into this rather than cutting it out completely. This is unfortunate because with more focus on a single plotline, it could have been remarkable. It does have its high points though. Go in for the ride, but don't hold your breathe for the ending.
  • Jun 29, 2020
    Loved the first season more but 2nd season still dope AF
  • Jun 29, 2020
    Segunda temporada na minha opinião foi melhor que a primeira, top 10 essa série...uma pena por questão de negócios a NetFlix não renovar ela.

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