The Punisher - Rating Every Episode
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- CreatorSteve LightfootStarsJon BernthalAmber Rose RevahBen BarnesAfter his revenge on those who murdered his family, aimless Marine veteran Frank Castle finds a new meaning in life as a vigilante known as "The Punisher".Series Overall ★ 8.6 ★
Season 1: ★★★★★
Season 2: ★★★★
Best Episode: "Home" (S1, E12) - DirectorTom ShanklandStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachAmber Rose RevahFormer Marine Frank Castle takes the law into his own hands while struggling to come to terms with his traumatic past.Rating: 9.1
The premiere throws us right into the action, quickly helping us to remember why we adored this character in the first place. - DirectorTom ShanklandStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesA mysterious phone call forces Frank's hand. Meanwhile, Madani goes digging for suspects and Curtis delivers a message.Rating: 8.5
Intense and exciting, 'Two Dead Men' provides a deeper insight in Castle and nicely sets up the story to come. - DirectorAndy GoddardStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesFrank skips the subtlety while interrogating Micro. Brutal memories of top-secret missions shed light on Frank's past.Rating: 8.9
A look into the backstory of why this is all happening, Kandahar makes you feel everything Frank went through. - DirectorKari SkoglandStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesMadani and Sam plan a delicate operation, Curtis tries to connect with Lewis, and Frank encourages Micro to get his hands dirty.Rating: 8.7
Explosions, car chases and murder make for an exciting episode. - DirectorDearbhla WalshStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesFrank and Micro go looking for answers from a reluctant witness. Madani and Sam learn of a looming investigation. Rawlins sees a ghost.Rating: 8.9
Awesome set pieces, combat and shoot outs leave you hanging on by a thread at the end of the episode...although I wish they ended with "we have to go back" rather than the cheesy 'you're alright' dialogue. - DirectorJeremy WebbStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesWith 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.Rating: 8.6
Although this episode ran much slower than what's come before it, 'Punisher' has just delivered it's first big twist...and it was a gut-wrencher. - DirectorAndy GoddardStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesLewis struggles with the ramifications of his actions. Frank and Micro pursue another face from the past. Madani and Sam go bug hunting.Rating: 8.9
Another solid, intense hour of TV - Lewis' mental health is making for truly unpredictable TV and Frank's headshot near miss was a heart-in-mouth moment. - DirectorAntonio CamposStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesRusso opens up to Madani about his past, Sarah shares her concerns about her son with Frank, and a decoy operation takes a turn.Rating: 9.0
- DirectorMarc JobstStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesFollowing a deadly explosion, Karen lands in a bomber's crosshairs -- and Frank isn't happy about it. Meanwhile, Curtis makes a grisly discovery.Rating: 9.5
- DirectorJim O'HanlonStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahAn attack on a high-profile politician is examined (and reexamined) through different perspectives. Madani faces a painful truth.Rating: 9.2
- DirectorKevin HooksStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesAs danger knocks on Sarah's door, Frank takes his quest for vengeance to the next level with some help from an unexpected ally.Rating: 9.5
- DirectorJet WilkinsonStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesFrank makes a damning confession. A shootout leaves Sarah wondering what to believe. Rawlins goes in for the kill, once and for all.Rating: 9.7
- DirectorStephen SurjikStarsJon BernthalEbon Moss-BachrachBen BarnesAs the authorities close in, an exhausted but unbroken Frank vows to put an end to the war that has consumed his life.Rating: 9.0
- DirectorJim O'HanlonStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahWhile driving through Michigan, Frank stops for a beer at a roadside bar. But staying out of trouble has never been his strong suit.Rating: 9.2
A huge opening episode which pits Frank against a new opponent, with similarly bloody results. - DirectorJim O'HanlonStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahFrank and a reluctant Rachel go on the run as a menacing adversary gives chase. Meanwhile, Madani pays Russo an unwelcome visit.Rating: 8.8
Another solid hour of Frank Castle being Frank Castle. The critics have it so abundantly wrong with this show: its expertly made with fundamentally fantastic dialogue, drama and action sequences - what's not to like? - DirectorJeremy WebbStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahAs Pilgrim's past comes into focus, Frank and Rachel find themselves in police custody, where they're anything but safe.Rating: 9.0
Another bad-ass outing which shows the power and finesse of Castle. - DirectorIain B. MacDonaldStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahRachel recalls the night everything changed and lets Frank in on the truth about her name. Russo sits down with a face from his childhood.Rating: 8.4
A slow paced episode which does well to give some well needed character building and actually goes some way to making you sympathise for Russo's character. - DirectorStacie PassonStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahIt'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.Rating: 8.8
Watching Frank fight a group of guys in a gym was just awesome. The action sequences in Marvel-Netflix shows are fantastic. - DirectorJamie M. DaggStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahAmy (formerly Rachel) develops photographs that point to a conspiracy. Russo reads his own report. Madani's story about Russo comes under fire.Rating: 8.4
A bit of a filler episode but it brings Franks attention to Russo, and gives Russo a little more humanity again with it. - DirectorJet WilkinsonStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahMadani's quest to ID Pilgrim hits a wall. Russo and his crew put their plan into action. Frank encounters someone from the past.Rating: 9.0
The Punisher finally comes face to face with Russo in an explosive episode. - DirectorMichael OfferStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahPainful memories take ahold of Russo. Frank's frustration frightens those closest to him. Madani receives a visitor bearing a warning.Rating: 8.6
Starting with a huge action sequence - you could be misled into thinking this is an action-packed outing, instead it offers a humanising sight of Frank. - DirectorSalli Richardson-WhitfieldStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahA 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.Rating: 8.8
There's a hit out on Frank and he knows how to handle it. Great character moments between Frank and Amy make for an exciting episode as things begin to unravel - bring on the last few. - DirectorAlex Garcia LopezStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahAs Madani and Krista debate who's worth saving, Frank prepares to storm Russo's territory. A brutal encounter pushes Pilgrim back into old habits.Rating: 9.4
The best episode of the season sets up a shocking angle that should've been followed through on. With phenomenal action sequences and a masterful plan by Jigsaw. We see Frank near physical defeat before it all unravels wonderfully as Jigsaw works to take away what separates Frank from Russo - his code. - DirectorMeera MenonStarsJon BernthalBen BarnesAmber Rose RevahAmy rushes to protect Frank, who lies defenseless in a hospital. Pilgrim gets some crushing news, and Karen Page calls in a favor.Rating: 9.0
Karen's return to support Frank is powered by excellent characterisation and brilliant performances from all of Frank's powerful ladies. While I was disappointing that the angle setup in the previous episode was abandoned, the twist on its own was surprising and well written, if a little cowardly.