Set after Season 1, Frank Castle comes out of hiding when he’s forced to protect a teenaged girl, named Amy Bendix. The unlikely pair are on the run from evil fundamentalists who hire a hitman. Meanwhile, Billy Russo recuperates from Frank’s battle as he suffers from memory loss. The Punisher’s second season officially streamed in 2019 (same year Euphoria aired) on Netflix. It received positive reviews from critics, fans and streamers alike. Anyway I have four good reasons why I wanna review Punisher’s second season.
- Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Punisher in “Spider-Man Brand New Day.” It’ll be released on July 31.”, 2026.
- Jon & Tom Holland will also co-star in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” It’s slated to come out a week before Brand New Day.
- A TV special titled, “The Punisher: One Last Kill” will stream on Disney Plus. Jon mentioned it’ll be released around the same time as Brand New Day.
- Daredevil: Born Again’s second season is now streaming on Disney Plus.
Todays’s review contains no SPOILERS. By the way, all episodes of The Punisher are available on Disney Plus.
Loaded & Empty Qualities
Loaded: Jon Bernthal, Amber Rose Revah & Ben Barnes reprise their roles. They all did a splendid job for their respective performances.
Other Cast Members such as Georgia Whigham (Shea Whigham’s real life daughter) & Josh Stewart both did a decent job for their respective performances.
Steve Lightfoot mapped out all thirteen episodes.
Action Sequences are brutal and not for the faint of heart.
Tyler Bates (300, Watchmen, John Wick series) orchestrated the soundtrack.
Cinematography’s shot in stable condition.
Chemistry between Frank & Amy serves as the main highlight. Thank goodness Amy didn’t act like an annoying brat. She’s a well-written teenager.
Besides Billy Russo, John Pilgrim factors in. He’s assigned to hunt down Frank & Amy.
Shocking Moments will make you gasp.
Empty: Pacing can be a drab at times.
Episode 14 – Roadhouse Blues
Season Premiere’s title is named after a song by The Doors.
Frank meets a bartender named, Beth.
A funny moment with Beth’s kid making a comment on his mother and Frank.
A bathroom fight scene reminds me of “Mission Impossible: Fallout,” but brutal.
Episode 15 – Fight or Flight
Frank & Rachel stay in a discreet area.
Frank’s injury reminded me of “Forrest Gump.” “Something just jumped up and bit me.”
As Russo recovers from his wounds and suffering from memory loss, he has an unexpected visitor.
Episode 16 – Trouble the Water
This episode pays tribute to John Carpenter’s “Assault on Precinct 13.” Frank and the local police defend themselves from bad guys.
We learn about Pilgrim’s past.
Russo makes “run for it.”
Madani embarks on a mission.
Episode 17 – Scar Tissue
I think the seventeenth episode’s title is named after a Red Hot Chili Peppers song.
Frank chats with Curtis.
Rachel has unpleasant flashbacks.
Episode 18 – One-Eyed Jacks
The episode’s titled is named after a Marlon Brando movie.
Frank hunts down the Russian Mafia. He also has a legit fight scene.
Russo organizes a team.
Amy Winehouse’s “F Me Pumps” is played during a montage sequence.
Episode 19 – Nakazat
Photos are tied to a conspiracy.
Frank roughs up a weirdo and does a noble act.
Frank makes a really big boo boo.
Episode 20 – One Bad Day
The title of this episode is named after a quote from “Batman: The Killing Joke.”
A “trunk shot” from any Quentin Tarantino film is borrowed.
Russo proceeds with his villainous scheme.
Episode 21 – My Brother’s Keeper
Russo experiences unpleasant flashbacks. As you may know, he used to be Frank’s war buddy.
A chase scene ensues.
Somebody refers Russo as Jigsaw. His codename from the comics.
Episode 22 – Flustercluck
Frank has a bounty on his head forcing him and Amy to evade gangsters.
Russo seeks answers regarding his past.
Funny moment involving a thumb.
Episode 23 – The Dark Hearts of Men
Frank infiltrates Russo’s turf.
Pilgrim engages in brutal combat.
A flashback shows Frank & Russo training in the military.
A unique fight scene whenever a light shine, Frank gets hit.
A shocking moment made me gasp.
Episode 24 – The Abyss
As Frank recovers from his injuries, Amy poses as a nurse to guard him from gangsters. Thus, the stakes drastically increase.
Deborah Ann Woll guest stars as Karen Page.
Madani reflects on her past.
Episode 25 – Collision Course
An ambulance chase escalates.
Frank interrogates a focal character to find somebody important.
Pilgrim & Madani both have a separate fight scene.
Episode 26 – The Whirlwind
The final episode ties loose ends. Although the show, Frank will be back in Brand New Day and his TV special.
An elevator fight scene mirrors “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”
Alice in Chains’ Rooster is played in a crucial moment.
This episode dedicates Stan Lee’s memory. Excelsior!
The Final Verdict: A-
The Punisher’s second and final season ended on a high note. I’m stoked to see Brand New Day and Punisher’s TV special. Both of ‘em besides “The Odyssey” will be out on my birth month, July. They’re gonna be epic birthday presents.
Nickthemoviecritic.com 