The Punisher (2017)

"The Punisher" (Marvel's The Punisher) is an American television series created by Steve Lightfoot for Netflix. It is a spin-off of the series "Daredevil" and part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), specifically the "The Defenders Saga". The series is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name.

Plot:

Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) is a former Marine who, after the brutal murder of his family, becomes a ruthless vigilante known as the Punisher. In the first season, he uncovers a conspiracy connected to his past in Afghanistan and teams up with hacker David Lieberman (Micro) to exact revenge on those responsible. The second season follows Frank as he protects a teenage girl caught up in a dangerous plot and faces off against his former friend Billy Russo (Jigsaw) and the religious fanatic John Pilgrim.

Main cast:

• Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / Punisher
• Amber Rose Revah as Dinah Madani
• Ben Barnes as Billy Russo / Jigsaw
• Jason R. Moore as Curtis Hoyle
• Ebon Moss-Bachrach as David Lieberman / Micro
• Daniel Webber as Lewis Wilson
• Paul Schulze as William Rawlins
• Josh Stewart as John Pilgrim
• Michael Nathanson as Sam Stein

Franchise chronology (The Defenders Saga):

The series "The Punisher" is part of the Netflix/Marvel shows united under The Defenders Saga. Recommended viewing order:

• Daredevil — 3 seasons (2015–2018) — Blind lawyer Matt Murdock fights crime by day in court and by night as the superhero Daredevil.
• Jessica Jones — 3 seasons (2015–2019) — A private investigator with superhuman strength confronts her past.
• Luke Cage — 2 seasons (2016–2018) — A former convict with unbreakable skin becomes the hero of Harlem.
• Iron Fist — 2 seasons (2017–2018) — Danny Rand returns to New York to reclaim his legacy and become the Iron Fist.
• The Defenders — miniseries (2017) — Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist team up to fight a common enemy.
• The Punisher — 2 seasons (2017–2019) — Frank Castle avenges his family's death and fights crime.

Continuation:

• The Punisher: One Last Kill — a television special released on May 12, 2026, on Disney+. It is a continuation of the series, produced by Marvel Studios.

Where to watch:

• The series is available on Disney+.
• Previously available on Netflix, it was moved to Disney+ in March 2022.
• Search on Ukrainian platforms: UAKino.