The Punisher: 10 Ways It Saves Netflix's Marvel Universe

9. The Supporting Cast Are Perfect

The Punisher Sam Stein Madani
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While Bernthal undoubtedly steals the show as Punisher, one of the series' most pleasant surprises comes in the form of its supporting cast, who are all pretty much flawless.

Ebon Moss-Bachrach's Micro is a definite standout, with the actor bringing life to a role that had, until this point at least, been starved of the attention it sorely required. He's very convincing, and his relationship with Frank is one of the best the MCU's ever seen, second only to the dynamic Castle and Daredevil shared in the Man Without Fear's second Netflix series.

But while Micro excels throughout the series, it is Amber Rose Revah's Dinah Madani that stands out as one of its best and brightest characters. A veteran turned Homeland Security agent, Madani is the heart and soul of the series, fighting to expose a conspiracy no one wanted to acknowledge, and doing it all in the face of some pretty horrendous circumstances.

She's just a brilliant character, and one who's also deserving of a key role in the inevitable second season.

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