The essential episodes of Marvel's The Punisher
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Marvel's The Punisher — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Former Marine Frank Castle takes the law into his own hands while struggling to come to terms with his traumatic past.
- 02
A mysterious phone call forces Frank's hand. Meanwhile, Madani goes digging for suspects and Curtis delivers a message.
- 03
Lewis struggles with the ramifications of his actions. Frank and Micro pursue another face from the past. Madani and Sam go bug hunting.
- 04
Following a deadly explosion, Karen lands in a bomber's crosshairs -- and Frank isn't happy about it. Meanwhile, Curtis makes a grisly discovery.
- 05
An attack on a high-profile politician is examined (and reexamined) through different perspectives. Madani faces a painful truth.
- 06
As danger knocks on Sarah's door, Frank takes his quest for vengeance to the next level with some help from an unexpected ally.
- 07
Frank makes a damning confession. A shootout leaves Sarah wondering what to believe. Rawlins goes in for the kill, once and for all.
- 08
As the authorities close in, an exhausted but unbroken Frank vows to put an end to the war that has consumed his life.
- 09
While driving through Michigan, Frank stops for a beer at a roadside bar. But staying out of trouble has never been his strong suit.
- 10
As Pilgrim's past comes into focus, Frank and Rachel find themselves in police custody, where they're anything but safe.
- 11
It'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.
- 12
Madani's quest to ID Pilgrim hits a wall. Russo and his crew put their plan into action. Frank encounters someone from the past.
- 13
As Madani and Krista debate who's worth saving, Frank prepares to storm Russo's territory. A brutal encounter pushes Pilgrim back into old habits.
- 14
Buckle up -- Mahoney and Frank are about to take a ride to remember. Amy makes an entrance, Russo cashes out, and Madani comes clean to Krista.
- 15
Frank, Pilgrim, Madani, Russo, Amy, Curt and the Schultz family. No bullet is left unspent as season two comes to an explosive conclusion.
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