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Marvel's The Punisher
2017–2019 · 2 seasons · 26 episodes
Frank Castle takes the center of his own story.
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- November 17, 2017
- Viewing time
- 23h 4m (estimated)
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The story
Why watch Marvel's The Punisher?
Jon Bernthal returns as Frank Castle in a two-season series focused on the Punisher. After his introduction in Daredevil, this is the longer route through the character's own world, with the people around Frank receiving more room than a guest appearance can provide.
Approach Frank as a difficult protagonist, not a model whose decisions the story asks you to approve. His commitment can make him formidable while also narrowing the choices he sees. Watch the people who challenge him: a disagreement about what to do next can matter as much as the confrontation that follows.
Synopsis source · Marvel ↗Before you begin
A starting point
Daredevil season two introduces Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle and his conflict with Matt Murdock. Begin Daredevil with season one if you have not met that cast, then move to The Punisher for Frank's own series.
Story & release
Where it fits
Daredevil season two is the useful earlier chapter for this version of Frank Castle. This page covers the original two-season television series; it is separate from other films or specials carrying the Punisher name. Follow these seasons in order rather than treating the shared name as a single continuous release list.
Your viewing time
Seasons & episodes
Episode times come from the existing catalog and remain labeled as estimates.
Season 1
13 episodes · 11h 39m (estimated)
Premiered November 17, 2017
From supporting player to central character
Start with the first season for the series' own introduction to Frank's circumstances and supporting cast. His Daredevil appearance offers useful context, but the episode list here follows the separate Punisher series. Save the season-two trailer below until you have finished this run.
Synopsis source · Marvel ↗View 13 episodes
- 013AM52m (estimated)
- 02Two Dead Men58m (estimated)
- 03Kandahar58m (estimated)
- 04Resupply50m (estimated)
- 05Gunner56m (estimated)
- 06The Judas Goat56m (estimated)
- 07Crosshairs49m (estimated)
- 08Cold Steel54m (estimated)
- 09Front Toward Enemy55m (estimated)
- 10Virtue of the Vicious50m (estimated)
- 11Danger Close53m (estimated)
- 12Home52m (estimated)
- 13Memento Mori56m (estimated)
Season 2
13 episodes · 11h 25m (estimated)
Premiered January 18, 2019
Frank returns to the fight
The second season continues the original series rather than restarting Frank's story. Watch it after season one so the returning relationships retain their weight. The official trailer below promotes this season and includes later footage; it is an optional preview, not a spoiler-free introduction to the whole show.
Synopsis source · Marvel ↗View 13 episodes
- 01Roadhouse Blues53m (estimated)
- 02Fight or Flight54m (estimated)
- 03Trouble the Water51m (estimated)
- 04Scar Tissue57m (estimated)
- 05One-Eyed Jacks51m (estimated)
- 06Nakazat56m (estimated)
- 07One Bad Day51m (estimated)
- 08My Brother's Keeper48m (estimated)
- 09Flustercluck57m (estimated)
- 10The Dark Hearts of Men47m (estimated)
- 11The Abyss54m (estimated)
- 12Collision Course49m (estimated)
- 13The Whirlwind57m (estimated)
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Characters & performers
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Netflix
Season 2 official trailer
Archival promotion from Netflix. This is a season-two trailer; watch after season one to avoid later footage. Historical platform branding does not state current availability.
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Related titles
Explore Marvel's Daredevil and Marvel's Jessica Jones. These are character or thematic browsing choices, not additional required viewing.
Sources & context
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