The Punisher has been one of my three favorite characters since I first got into comics in high school. After enduring an awful, and a couple pretty bad portrayals on the big screen, I am cautiously optimistic the new Netflix series will do Frank Castle justice. Check out the new trailer for the show below!
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A few of my key takeaways from the trailer:
- Jon Bernthal is the man! He captures the look of The Punisher perfectly. I thought Thomas Jane did a decent job as Frank Castle in 2004, with the exception that he was too good-looking. I didn’t quite get the Vietnam vet/vicious vigilante vibe from him. I think Bernthal nails it.
- I’m a big believer in the Netflix format. It gives story arcs a longer window to play out, and I am excited to see how complex a tale they can weave.
- I get the feeling that Frank is going to take on the entire U.S. government, and it raises a red flag for me. I think The Punisher is at his best taking down armies of organized crime.
How high are your expectations for this series? Share your thoughts in the comments, on facebook or twitter!