I should have known. He yelled at Castle telling him to look at what he had done. Before he went out onto the mission, Bendix then helped Castle remove the plaster cast from his broken wrist, as she noted that it still did not look good, although Castle insisted that it would be found and left their Apartment to go to Kazan's Gym and get answers on what exactly had happened with Konchevsky. While Hulk's smashing cars and buildings, Punisher gets him into his sights and fires a tracking device at his back. The furious fight eventually involved knives, then fists, then just simple, barbaric brutality. With Schoonover now dead and his blood staining the walls of the cabin, Castle began exploring the room further. Castle leaped out of the window while the final agent continued shooting at him. [32], All of them, they all think that you're a monster, but I know that you're not, you're not! [7], I'm going through that building. That's real, Red. ""I'm not the one who's gonna be talking.Punisher and Kazan. ""He doesn't really know me, do you miss yours? Cyclops is the first hero killed when Punisher takes on the Marvel Universe. When Castle answered, he claimed that the caller had the wrong guy, to which Micro had used Castle's real name and noted that he was seemingly a dead man following the explosion at the Blacksmith's ship. ""Just passing through. I give you my word.Punisher and Billy Russo. Oh yeah so many people say that season 2 is the weakest but honestly the scenes between Cox and Bernthal make the season. Given that the character has already starred in three feature films not to mention 42 years of history on the page of Marvel comics most people tuning into Season 2 of Netflix's Daredevil are likely at least passingly familiar with the origin story of the Punisher. But Castle wasn't worried. Castle had ordered Barrett to go to these Russians and tell Konchevsky that he had something he needed from Chicago, although Barrett initially refused to go anywhere near the Russians. Before they left the Photo Studio, Bendix noted that Castle was clearly disappointed that he did not get to kill Clive, which he did not comment on as he prepared to leave. [9], I'm Pete, by the way. ""It's your lucky day, asshole.Punisher and Amy Bendix. As they walked down the streets of New York, Bendix questioned where they would go, as Castle told her that Curtis Hoyle had a place where they could stay in. When Castle hung up, he got a call from Bendix, who was in fact not with Pilgrim. ""Hell, who gives a shit? [19], I can pay you handsomely for the photographs and make sure you and the girl get safely out of country. Whilst he claims this was also to prolong his miserable life with a constant punishment of his wicked deeds, it is possible he could not bring himself to kill his former closest friend. The Punisher had to kill Deadpool multiple times, which serves as a running joke throughout the comic. Both Castle and Henderson were badly wounded. Castle shot her in the leg and attempted to force Olin to talk. You're a goddamn lunatic.Punisher and Dutton. Francis David "Frank" Castle Sr. is a fictional character portrayed by Jon Bernthal in two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television seriesbased on the Marvel Comics character of the same namecommonly known by his alias, The Punisher.Introduced in the 2016 second season of Daredevil, Bernthal signed a deal to return for a spin-off series, The Punisher (2017-2019); his portrayal . The Punisher picks up right where Daredevil Season 2 left off, trusting fans to be able to remember key plot points about its titular antihero's development. The first season was released on November 17, 2017 . Russo then continued mocking his former friend, claiming that nobody would mourn them and that they were the same kind of man. Suddenly, he heard explosions, but kept moving into a very dark room. Eventually, Madani figured out the video is looped and headed out on her own. No, Daredevil escapes Frank's trap and beats him, but then has to fight the Dogs of Hell in that epic hallway fight. [30] Office of the District Attorney codenamed Castle as "The Punisher," due to his brutality and ruthlessness against criminals.[2]. Leaving Barrett behind, Castle returned into the Apartment, where he had then found Amy Bendix surrounded by various boxes of food, as he questioned where it had all come from, to which Bendix explained that she had it all delivered. Once Bendix had explained to him how the card trick worked, Castle became annoyed as he instead asked Bendix about Konchevsky, as he questioned how they could find him, while Bendix then explained that he was worked with the Russian Mafia in New York City, much to Castle's surprise, since he had expected it to be considerably more difficult to track Konchevsky down. That's right. Despite the loud ringing in ears, Castle overheard someone asking for a mission update and saw Agent Orange looking at all of the wounded and severely damaged soldiers, calmly asking if they had successfully killed the target as he wanted. Bendix had then also noted that Madani would be annoyed that they did not bother leaving town as she instructed, although Castle claimed that Madani would never even notice, also noting that Madani was never happy, which was a comment Bendix had also previously made. You know, I wish you had that. He's gonna, like, righteously pull your spine out of your throat.Amy Bendix to John Pilgrim, The shiv is the best I can offer. Quinn introduced herself to Castle, who instead introduced himself as Pete Castiglione, maintaining the cover story that he had been given. Although he first acted cold and distant towards her, Castle eventually warmed up to and became protective of Bendix. As she reshuffled the deck of cards, Bendix had noted that everything came back to Sergei Konchevsky, as she phoned him back at Lola's Roadhouse, which had resulted in Marlena Olin's crew attacking them, while she had theorized that Konchevsky ordered the hit to avoid paying. As Castle noted that his past was simply in his past now, he promised that his issues would never come up to her front door. When one man had almost shot him, the Punisher pushed him back and shot in twice in the gut and then in the face. ""I am not leaving.Curtis Hoyle and Frank Castle. Despite many of Castle's friends recommending against the marriage due to how short their relationship had been, Castle and his new wife began a happy life together living in New York City. Castle had then introduced himself as Pete to Rex, before Beth came back downstairs, as Castle stood by awkwardly while Rex explained that his Grandmother had given him the key and told him not to wake his mother. Castle made his way through, shooting everyone that he saw. Turning to the Squad, Zubair insisted that he was not a terrorist and that he had a family, while Castle and the rest of the Squad watched Orange grabbing Zubair by the face and then say something more to him in Pashto. Going back into his apartment, Castle watched the disc that Micro had left for him. ""You stupid son o-Ray Schoonover and Punisher. ""Ready for bear. As the two wrestled, Russo struck Castle with his gun, leading to Castle letting his grip go. With this information, Castle was told that his crusade of violence would never end before he fatally stabbed Dutton in the gut and then attempted to escape the block. In the end, all that's left is a skeleton. However, Quinn stepped in to defend Castle, telling Ringo that he had been protecting her, as Ringo dragged out Johnny and allowed Castle to stay. They had been practicing at a warehouse. [14], Whole world thinks we did this together, kid.""Hey! Castle listened as Madani had noted that it was thought that Russo would eventually die during his six week long coma, while he was being treated at Sacred Saints Hospital, only for him to prove everybody wrong by surviving, as he eventually woke back up. Again, we'd usually expect Banner to transform into The Hulk and spit the bullet out, but in this version of events, he dies. With Rawlins' crimes exposed, Castle was then finally allowed to regain freedom by the CIA and looked to begin a new peaceful life for himself. Castle and Amy Bendix sat outside New York Academy of Medicine so they could scout out steps to their next plan. Using his sniper rifle, he dispatched four assassins in quick succession, giving Daredevil an opening to fight and eventually defeat Nobu Yoshioka, launching him off the roof of the building to his death. When we join . Netflix. She offered Castle the chance to participate in the CIA mission to do what he does best, but Castle refused to work with her, making Madani deal with her problems by herself. Russians, they paid for these photos. Grabbing ahold of Russo's hair, the Punisher proceeded to smash his face into the cracked mirror repeatedly, ripping his face to shreds while telling Russo that he would learn about pain and loss. [15], If you're gonna look at yourself, really look in the mirror, you got to admit who you are. Castle eventually learned that Grotto managed to survive his initial attack on the Kitchen Irish, and was taken to Metro-General Hospital as the wounds he had received got the better of him. Quinn questioned why Castle would tell her all this, to which he claimed that he wanted this relationship to be an honest one. Although Page insisted this was impossible, Castle joked that he would enjoy the fight while Nelson told them it was the best deal that they would get. Hoyle said that John Pilgrim arrived to take her, but Bendix ran. How did we get here? He seems to have a liking for disco and funk, commenting that he enjoyed singing along to Shining Star by Earth Wind & Fire so much that he nearly drove the rest of his unit crazy with it. Of course, Castle showed up and saved Karen again by killing Schoonover. Unwilling to live like that, Russo begged him to kill him, as the Punisher considered every life that Russo had taken or destroyed through all of his selfish actions with William Rawlins. Scene of the Week Scene of the Month . He was angry at the situation and told Micro to find him weapons. Madani asked Castle to admit that he had witnessed everything that had happened to Zubair, while he confirmed that it was Rawlins who gave these orders, with Castle commented that there was already the video, that Gunner Henderson recorded that showed Zubair's torture and execution, admitting that the video had damned all of them. Daredevil Vs. Whoever this is, they're in for a world of shit.Frank Castle to Micro. However, Castle has enlisted Curtis Hoyle to meet Micro. Castle promised Hoyle that the last thing he had wanted was for him to be hurt, before questioning where Russo would run to if he could not go to them, with Hoyle noting that Russo would go to settle scores, as they figured Arthur Walsh would be his target. I really loved the acting tho, except for Billy. Russo then attempted to apologise for everything that he had done, only for the Punisher to shoot him twice in the chest, killing Russo once and for all. When Madani then asked Castle for an update about their current situations, as had simply insisted that she would not really want to know that, while Madani then admitted that she had already sabotaged her own career with United States Department of Homeland Security already just by helping him and bringing him and Amy Bendix there. The Punisher: Created by Steve Lightfoot. Bendix stood up and lunged at the gun, but Castle moved away. Given that Karen Page is one of the only people who knows that Frank Castle is actually still alive, and that he didn't die at the docks that day, it makes sense that she would be drawn back into his orbit once he resurfaces during the events of The Punisher Season 1. Finding her at her apartment, Castle knocked out her guards and greeted Page. Castle then called Bendix to warn her. At the last moment, Spider-Man notices that there are tasers everywhere. Despondent, Micro returned to his hideout. Micro, a hacker and whistleblower who revealed details of an off-the-books hit squad within the US military, pulls Castle back into his war when he reveals that more people were involved in his family's death. In response, Frank, himself a former decorated Marine, committed himself to a one-man war against all crime in New York City but in particular, the three gangs involved in that fateful shootout: the Irish, the bikers, and the cartel. Once he'd disarmed Speed, they resorted to brawling with their fists until Speed grabbed a knife, at which point Castle smashed the boiling coffee pot over his head before stabbing him repeatedly. [15], I'm not gonna let you die today. With everything in place for the incoming battle, the Punisher donned his Skull Vest and waited in the shadows while the Anvil agents had then arrived inside Micro's Hideout with their guns raised, as they all searched for their target. Punisher nukes the moon, killing all the heroes and villians that were there (even the ones that should be able to survive such a blast). One of the ways Spider-Man deals with tense moments is by quipping in often serious situations. While hunting down all of those involved, Castle then came back in contact and reunited with his best friend Billy Russo, who he eventually learned was working with William Rawlins to try to assassinate Castle. Schoonover told him to prove that he was the Punisher and that he did not need him anymore, at which point Castle remembered Schoonover's lesson about one shot, one kill, before executing Schoonover with a single bullet through his skull. He convinced Henderson to talk with him and that he is not a threat. Castle agreed to kill Dutton; however, he remained highly suspicious of Fisk's true intentions. When Russo noted how Billy the Kid was betrayed for money and fame, Castle noted that this betrayal was the worst thing anybody could do. Castle targeted the Kitchen Irish, the Dogs of Hell, and the Mexican Cartel for the involvement for shooting and started to eliminate all members of three gangs and other criminals along the way. Taking the time to clear his mind, Castle went on a cruise and sat down quietly upon thinking his past. That wasn't true in every timeline. As they both argued, with Castle furiously throwing chairs across the room, Russo informed him that he was quitting the United States Marine Corps, and that Castle should consider joining him. Castle then picked up the phone and saw the note attached to it, telling him not disappoint Micro. I'm the one that does the killing. As more Irishmen arrived, Punisher and Daredevil used their combined strength to subdue them all; however, when Castle would attempt to use a gun or hammer to kill his enemies, Daredevil then knocked the weapons out of his hand and insisted that they do not kill anyone during their fight. [18], Why do you have a Homeland Security Chopper on call like it's an Uber? Castle did not listen to Mahoney's orders, using Page as a human shield to get him to an elevator. Once there, they were informed by Schoonover and Agent Orange that they had a new target who was believed to have been tracked down and was now hiding out in a compound within Kandahar. [22], You can't leave, Frank. Genuinely some of the best writing Ive seen in a marvel production. It does, however, provide the Marvel-Netflix corner of the universe with yet another dark and nuanced vigilante. He shot, but the gun was empty. Although they were then ordered to go into Kandahar and capture the target, Castle warned against it, believing this was a trap for Cerberus Squad, with Russo agreeing. He's a former Marine and a stone-cold killer, a rather difficult anti-hero character to sell to audiences. Castle was removed from the courtroom and sentenced to jail immediately. I kept thinking God was gonna pull the rug out from under us, you know?Frank Castle to Daredevil. Donny Chavez asked Castle for any medical skills he had from the United States Marine Corps, but he simply walked away. Quinn then rested her head on Castle's chest, noting that his moving around must get lonely, while Castle remembered Karen Page's comments that they were always lonely, and just tried not to be, which Quinn agreed with. Castle meanwhile perched on a nearby rooftop and once again took aim at Grotto; however, once again, he was interrupted and attacked by Daredevil who attempted to ensure that Grotto was not harmed by the Punisher as the pair began to fight once again. Come on, these guys ain't shit. But instead of taking down Murdock, in Episode 10 ("The Man in the Box"), Castle proved there's good in him yet, moving him from the role of pure villain to anti-hero. Castle and Curtis Hoyle arrived at the warehouse, only to find that the cars were leaving. Russo then demanded that Castle empty his sniper rifle first. By this time, Frank has worked his way through the entire cast of Marvel characters, killing heroes and villains alike. Once Leo had got up from the ground, Castle used his sledgehammer to knock him out and land on the concrete mixer. But see, they came after you. While on leave from the United States Marine Corps, Castle was out in a park playing his guitar when he had been overheard by a woman named Maria, who teased him over his playing. However, as he was being beaten into submission, the Punisher had then managed to reach behind him and grabbed a steel plate, which he used to strike the Russian across the face with incredible force. When Matt's partner, Foggy, saved the day and swayed the jury in Episode 8 ("Guilty as Sin"), Castle took the stand and wrecked his lawyers' hard work to ensure he'd wind up heading to jail. He eventually found a secret room within the cabin that contained Schoonover's impressive armory filled with military-grade weapons. Knocking again, Clive still refused to let them in, until Castle claimed that they had been sent there by Uncle Teddy, causing Clive to look down at Bendix's outfit.