The end is nigh for Marvel’s Netflix Originals series, the recent cancellations confirmed that. So what about Frank Castle aka The Punisher? It’s blatantly obvious, Marvel has its own plans, for now, Netflix has unveiled its final plans with Season 2.
Will our marine turned vigilante be returning for more than two seasons, we don’t know yet. For the upcoming new season, they’ll be no turning back for Castle. Will accept his destiny as old foes antagonise, he also has a new villain on his trailer…Billy Russo, better known as Jigsaw (played by Ben Barnes).
We get a glimpse of Barnes as the new season’s masked villain and one-time friend of Castle. Masked all thanks to the confrontation he had with Castle, Whatever happens, The Punisher’s life has changed. Hopefully changed to the point it will be cancelled.
Former Marine-turned-vigilante Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) has been living a quiet life on the road until he suddenly becomes embroiled in the attempted murder of a young girl (Giorgia Whigham). As he is drawn into the mystery surrounding her and those in pursuit of the information she holds, Castle attracts a new target on his back as new and old enemies force him to confront whether he should accept his destiny and embrace a life as The Punisher.
Steve Lightfoot (Hannibal) serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer. The cast also features Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle), Ben Barnes (Billy Russo), Amber Rose Revah (Dinah Madani), Jason R. Moore (Curtis Hoyle), Josh Stewart (John Pilgrim), and Floriana Lima (Dr Krista Dumont).
Marvel’s THE PUNISHER SEASON 2 launches globally January 18, 2019.
