Netflix orders 'Punisher' standalone series
Hell's Kitchen continues to burn.
With success of Daredevil, the critical acclaim of Jessica Jones, and mounting excitement for Luke Cage and Iron Fist -- all leading up to a Defenders miniseries -- Marvel is adding another name to its slate of Netflix properties.
You May Also Like
The new series will focus on The Punisher, and will star Jon Bernthal in the title role -- reprising a part he first played on Daredevil Season 2. Hannibal's Steve Lightfoot will serve as showrunner. News of the show was first reported by Entertainment Weekly and confirmed by Netflix on Friday.
The Punisher was first introduced in Frank Miller's Daredevil comics as a vengeful and violent vigilante – a darker shade of Daredevil and a warning of what Matt Murdock could become if he veered off his chosen path. Castle is disillusioned by war and fueled by hatred, determined to avenge the deaths of his family and any other casualties of bigger battle.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
The Punisher series doesn't yet have a premiere date.
Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.
