Marvel's The Punisher: 10 Reasons To Be Excited

1. A Whole New Phase

The Punisher is the first fresh addition to the MCU leading on from Iron Fist and The Defenders, and if that's not cause enough for excitement, then, well, what is?

Even if you're not a fan of the character in the traditional sense (certainly, this writer has their own problems with him), Frank Castle's uniqueness cannot be disputed. He's not a hero, and nor should he be. What he is, however, is a very nuanced - sometimes misunderstood - antihero, and one that plays tremendously well to the strengths Marvel have already shown in their various Netflix series thus far.

His ascension to solo series superhero-dom marks a new chapter in the Netflix library - one that will, undoubtedly, pave the way for further adventures in the darker corners of the Marvel Universe. It's important to remember that, but seven years ago, the Punisher was privy to a box-office bomb, and that - much like Daredevil - a cinematic revival looked unlikely.

Well, here we are, and Frank's back better than ever. His return should, surely, reinvigorate the MCU's Netflix presence, but better yet, it could pave the way for other superhero revivals; Blade and Ghost Rider - despite the latter having received attention on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - are still waiting on a Netflix series.

The MCU can only get bigger, and if Punisher is the success we all surely hope it to be, then expect other Marvel properties to make the jump to the small screen. Frank Castle could, in this case, be leading the way once more.

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