The Punisher

Season 2 (2019) (S02) 

Jon Bernthal’s return to his role was excellently executed; I was quite surprised that after a little over a year, we already got a second season, which the creators managed to produce carefully without rushing at the expense of quality to release it as soon as possible. I appreciate that. I’m pleased with Jigsaw; Ben Barnes portrayed the character extremely convincingly, even though I know it differs slightly from the comics. The character of Father John was perfect, and he got plenty of screen time, which I initially didn’t quite understand, but after a few episodes, I realized that his "hero" boasts a very interesting origin, and his storyline ultimately captivated me the most. The return of other familiar characters was also gratifying. The story itself didn’t offer many moments I could criticize. The action remains classically brutal and bloody for The Punisher, with the bathroom and gym fight scenes being the best choreographed. The final episode was intensely climactic; I could hardly keep up with what was happening on screen. It would be very disappointing if Netflix decided to cancel The Punisher along with Daredevil. That would be a shame because the potential hasn’t been exhausted under any circumstances. The second season earns an 88%. (2019-02-07)