The Punisher - Season 2 Review (Marvel Netflix Series)

The latest Netflix Marvel season has dropped, #ThePunisher season 2. Is season 2 more Daredevil or Iron Fist?
Here is my The Punisher Season 2 review and reaction
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THE PUNISHER SERIES SYNOPSIS
Frank Castle, known throughout New York City as "the Punisher" after exacting revenge on those responsible for the death of his family, uncovers a larger conspiracy beyond what was done to him and his family.
Created by Steve Lightfoot
Based on Punisher by Gerry Conway
John Romita, Sr.
Starring
Jon Bernthal - Frank Castle
Ben Barnes - Billy Russo / Jigsaw
Amber Rose Revah
Deborah Ann Woll - Karen Page
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[@thebatman5852]

John berthal the Best punisher on screen without à doubt.

[@zachzsamba9570]

Yea have to agree

[@Steven-eh2lv]

Agree 100%

[@damonkinney7081]

Well Said.

[@MarillSweatshirt]

As if there was any competition. Dude can be a good/great actor, but this is a laughable interpretation of Punisher. Not his fault; they wrote the character terribly.

[@kingofthewayward]

Facts. Can't believe there are people claiming Thomas Jane's blond haired, clean cut Punisher was better than John Bernthal's. Dude embodied the character near perfectly in my book.

[@plucas1]

The highlight of the season for me was Frank telling Karen how he couldn't hear his kids' laughter any more. Completely heartbreaking but such a great and deep character moment. The action's good, the acting's good, the story's good, but it's stuff like that that keeps me coming back to these shows.

[@FMD023]

plucas1 except the fact that that girl he was protecting cock blocked him. Franks happiness is Karen. They deserve each other. I was hoping for at least a kiss scene.

[@uncharted7againblackking256]

Hmmp depends on the director they say

[@talha.5575]

When Billy was dying I though Frank was going to have a heart to heart emotional scene but then bam bam

[@juniorsandoval9624]

that was th best part of the show for me. No talk just action

[@LaughnCry27]

Which is why he's The Punisher.. felt anti-climactic at first but on second viewing it felt fitting

[@KZAtooGood]

Talha. ikr that was insane 💯

[@distinguishedallureproduct879]

You can tell it was due to the series being cancelled after this season but it def felt like something Frank would of done....I really wish they would of went more R Rated though and have him explode Billy's Head

[@Josh-pd7og]

Same

[@Moviefreak2000]

The first fight of the season in the bar was one of the bests fights I've ever seen

[@brackattack4081]

Movie freak 2000. You must not have seen very many fight scenes

[@brackattack4081]

couldn't think of a username if you thought it was that good. I would recommend going to check out The fight scene with him and daredevil in the Season two of daredevil.

[@BagzAndPresident]

looked generic as shit

[@user-sx6cy2po9s]

Gym

[@uncharted7againblackking256]

FACTS!!!

[@ngocquenguyen1561]

I think the details where Billy made Frank thought he killed 3 innocent girls was great. But then it turned out pointless by having Karen and Madani find out that Billy was the one that killed them beforehand. The point of moral struggle was cut short. Would have been a lot better if they let Frank accidentally killed them as he originally thought.

[@uncharted7againblackking256]

Hmmmm but still he wouldn't be right in the head if they let that happen

[@master9x3r4n_2]

Frank when he thinks he killed them: *is extremely broken* Frank one second after finding out he didnt do it: So anyway

[@jordandenny6875]

The motel stuff in episode 2 was very No Country for Old Men

[@siegemoo6014]

Jordan Denny couldn't agree more. That's my favorite movie hands down and I loved the resemblance. Episode 2 was very suspenseful.

[@uncharted7againblackking256]

Lol

[@maheshg4185]

If They Cancel This Show. They Shall Be....... Aheemmm **PUNISHED**

[@zuhayrroha4392]

Is this theat Or a Fact

[@fencefirst2722]

Its over

[@duckdude4130]

When I get out of here, there’s gonna be...... CARNAGE. Was that meant to be a reference?

[@duckdude4130]

@Horror Dash Yay! I'm not dumb!(Well, I might be, but I'm not admitting it.....)

[@imsentinelprime9279]

It hasn't been cancelled yet so their is hope

[@SuperChow19]

Dr. Dumont was the worst part of the season. Every time she came to the screen it was cringeworthy.

[@BenDover-cm5mo]

I skipped every scene with her in it, lol. Except that fight of her and Madani.

[@MarillSweatshirt]

The whole first 30 minutes of this season is cringe overload.

[@fattony3736]

And then I was pissed she survived. Also Madani survived. Like wtf?

[@MarillSweatshirt]

@@fattony3736 I was laughing to death. That fight was horrible and weird. This special agent who has crazy shooting skills, has fought a fair amount of crazy opponents and is pretty smart. Nearly gets her ass kicked by a psychiatrist who lived with Billy for fuck all 2 days. 😂 She didn't even need to try and stab her she had hands. Whoever wrote this season finessed the hell out of Netflix.

[@KENZYmode]

She was annoying

[@nlg070301]

I genuinely think this season would have been perfect if they had merged the two over-arching storylines together. It would have made sense as Jigsaw & Pilgrim had a common enemy in Frank Castle. Apart from that though, this season was much more fast-paced than S1 and included more emotional stakes. Also liked Amy's character a lot more than Micro. It's brilliant for the most part and much better than the first season. Don't understand the mixed reviews it's getting at all. Side-note: think people need to actually appreciate character development in shows like this instead of claiming it's boring or uninteresting. Without all of the intimate character moments established in the middle section of the show you wouldn't care about the climax in the final four episodes. You wouldn't care about Billy Russo's relationship with Krista or care about Pilgrim's family. It doesn't all have to be break-necked fast paced action.

[@Domination1799]

nlg070301 That all depends if the character development is good. Billy and the doctors storyline was the most painful one to watch because of how redundant it became. I know they wanted to make jigsaw more sympathetic but it just didn’t work because that storyline came off as a cheap knock off of Harley Quinn and the Joker.

[@nlg070301]

@@Domination1799 each to their own. I thought it was done really well. They were both broken characters, physically and emotionally, who came together to fix each other. I genuinely felt sorry for Russo when he was standing over her body with the flowers in his hand.

[@harryprice9132]

Totally agree

[@Argornash]

I agree completely about the character buildup. It definitely made this show really hit hard at the end. Not many shows get to me emotionally but that end scene between amy and frank almost made me tear up. Great quality acting and character writing from all main and supporting cast.

[@nlg070301]

@@Argornash I actually did tear up when Frank was in the hospital talking with Karen. One of the reasons I love this show is because they can make a mass murderer like Frank so likeable and emotional.

[@AboutAnime]

It's funny I just finished season 2 and you uploaded right after

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Awesome

[@nlg070301]

Same. Lol

[@The_winds_of_change]

Huge fan of the punisher and huge fan of bernthal, but my only gripe is this; Daredevil season 2: punisher origin story Punisher season 1: punished origin story Punisher season 2: punisher origin story

[@jaxonmillette]

You right.

[@oliverqueen9886]

If that is true then I'm going to be very disappointed.m with s2. I want to see the punisher mowing down people left and right like he does in 80s and warzone. Where the kill count is higher than mins. of film. So far warzone has the highest amount of kills followed by 80s punisher. It's sad that 90 mins has more kills than 13 hrs :(

[@ResidentReveler]

THIS! How many fucking times do we have to see him get involved in personal story lines? The last shot in this season is what I wanted this season to be about. I wanted Punisher doing actual PUNISHING!

[@ResidentReveler]

@@oliverqueen9886 You're gonna be pretty disappointed. The main story is basically Jason Statham's Safe (2012) where an action hero protects a random girl he meets. Turns out the girl knows too much and is hunted by powerful people.

[@energetictomato9409]

It's not his origin story at all he has a new story with a new character and returning characters with multiple villains

[@carlmurphy2416]

One of the 'rotten reviews' reads: "Netflix's 'The Punisher' season two is a bloody reminder that in Frank Castle's world, guns are a superpower Marvel's Punisher doesn't have super skin, or seismic strength. What he does have would make the NRA smile." This is not a review, it's a political rant - the person is simply annoyed that this fictional character exists. It shouldn't have been included as a serious review of the show. Season one was similarly underrated because some people were annoyed that the show didn't portray the political stance they think it 'should' have portrayed. Fucking people like that are ruining the credibility of 'professional' reviewers.

[@nlg070301]

I can't stand it when critics let their political views get in the way of the film they're watching. Honestly, how dull of a person d'you have to be to let that happen.

[@MusaTariq25]

The season is being waaay over-hated, honestly.

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

People are hating it?

[@MusaTariq25]

Looots of people on Reddit and other social media have been unfairly dissing it, it’s as if I saw a completely different show than them. Anyways, you gave a pretty fair review to the season overall, great vid as always :)

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

The first twitter review I saw was harsh. The rest have been kinder.

[@MusaTariq25]

Rotten tomatoes has it at 57%, but audience rating is 87%, interestingly.

[@johnvasan7644]

@couldn't think of a username what did u like about this season? Cuz i found it disappointing

[@duckdude4130]

Cannot believe this season has a 53% on rotten tomatoes. Deserves at least a 75.

[@nlg070301]

The consensus on RT was that it was an underwhelming portrayal of Frank Castle. I had to double check to see if I read it correctly. Imagine calling Bernthal's performance underwhelming. Tells you all you need to know about that site.

[@claudiu6387]

couldn't think of a username I've seen an identical comment in another video with the Punisher, you still put it?

[@yagottapaythetrolltoll3127]

And meanwhile Incredibles 2 and Star Wars The Last Jedi over here with like 90s, like common!

[@Steven-eh2lv]

I've learned to ignore bad scores, or even some good scores on RT. I have enjoyed movies that were in the 30s and was bored in some that were 80s and 90s. I do think a lot of people find one thing they don't like or disagree with and therefore they hate everything. Nothings perfect, but I do agree it deserves a 75 or higher.

[@nlg070301]

@@Steven-eh2lv this is true. I actually liked BvS a lot which had 27% on RT but thought Ant Man & The Wasp was mediocre which got 88%. Their scoring system is so flawed. IMDB is far better.

[@josesampaio5345]

I loved this season from beginning to end. 13 episodes of pure Bliss for me. And that ending... Nice!!! I enjoyed it way more than the first season. Wasn't bored at all!!!

[@jacobwest484]

I overall really loved this season alot more than the first one because of all the character development and i really liked how billy or jigsaw was mentally broken and was trying to piece himself together.

[@brackattack4081]

JAKE WEST you may not know any thing about the punisher character. For some reason the writers decided to have him drag around a little girl puss-a-fying his character.

[@MarillSweatshirt]

"character development"

[@brackattack4081]

Ty Ramsay Character development... That’s your reply? Not all character development is good character development you goofball, how do you not know this? What’s next? They give Frank a new boyfriend and you would be okay with that because... “ it’s character development”

[@kieranw2507]

The new camera looks great!

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Awesoem!

[@ethanbaker4156]

I will like every single one of your videos from now on, (even if I don’t agree with whatever you’re talking about) just because the quality of the content you post is so good

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it

[@stevenhill1878]

damn Seany U jumped on this one real quick!! i still have to see S1 of this show (I thought i saw enough of him on DD S2)......u have the POWER to get me on this one buddy!!

[@samwallen4960]

Loved that intro. Made me laugh thanks for that. Your content is just getting better and better and it’s amazing. Keep it up.

[@lordsteppergod7269]

I hope Punisher gets a season 3

[@fencefirst2722]

Sadly its a wrap

[@harrygreen3568]

@@fencefirst2722 No one said it was officially, The director even said he would gladly make a season 3 if this one goes well.

[@uncharted7againblackking256]

Lol naw it's ova wit Netflix kinda like Disney soft as fuck just not all the way

[@uncharted7againblackking256]

@@harrygreen3568 not happening do your research no offence just stating FACTS

[@uncharted7againblackking256]

The reason I don't want a season 3 is because the way Billy went out in the end he didn't want to kill Frank nor anymore of his friends told them yall have a better then at that it took a woman to change this guys life around which he did in the end had flowers for his woman even though he was crazy they way they did the rest of this show is a fucking joke....

[@brycebailey2090]

I thought that Season 2 was slightly underwhelming and not as good as the first. There were too many storylines that never seemed to fully intersect and that made it feel messy and incomplete. I very much greatly preferred the Pilgrim storyline over the Russo storyline, as Jigsaw was very disappointing, being reduced to an emotionally unstable street thug dressed like he is in The Purge. I wish the whole season was the Pilgrim/Amy storyline outside of New York, and felt that it was way underdeveloped because the focus shifted to the Russo storyline. It should have been around 8 or 10 episodes as it did lag in the middle quite a bit, but I liked that Curtis became more of a main character and Madani (who I didnt care much about in the first season) became more likeable to me. The action, however, and Bernthal's performance were amazing as always, especially the gym fight scene. Overall, maybe a 6.5/10 and in the upper-middle of total Netflix Marvel seasons.

[@yagottapaythetrolltoll3127]

Bryce Bailey Perfect summary

[@sleepy9102]

I did not care for the pilgrim until the very end. He barely had character development. Way too much time with billy someone we already knew about and was not that interesting.

[@wynautvideos4263]

They were trying to keep it like the comics. The failure in this was that they couldn't have one story line from the comics and one new story line with Pilgrim. Alos the jigsaw thing that he looked like the purge is the whole point from the comics, if you had read them you would know that.

[@greedokenobi3855]

I think it was better than season. I freaking loved it.

[@sunburn8273]

I honestly would've preferred a smaller scale story of redemption/revenge with Billy Russo, instead of this boring as shit Pilgrim guy who becomes kindve a character in the last 3 episodes which let's be honest, wasn't done well at all, he literally monologs while getting a fucking blow job, like come on.

[@giddzr3417]

Hey sean i just found your channel and i think its great that ur making videos of what u love i liked and subscribed and keep what ur doing cus its great 👍🏻!

[@movieslover24]

Day by day you’re getting closer and closer too 100k subs, keep it up man you are absolutely brilliant and charismatic

[@rogvortex58]

I was underwhelmed by the main villains and threat they posed. And their motive was lame. Seriously Ma Kent doesn’t want anyone to know her son is gay? Frank is the Punisher. Shouldn’t he be fighting domestic terrorists or something?

[@nlg070301]

I think they wanted their son to run for office. If people found out he was gay that would absolutely destroy his chances of getting into the position they wanted him to be at. Thus, they hired Pilgrim to assassinate Amy who had the photos. It's quite a relevant plot for today's society actually.

[@Domination1799]

nlg070301 Not really because being gay is not even that big of a deal today. I can understand if it was like in the early 2000s but in today’s society it’s not too big of a deal. They should of had the parents send John after Amy because they run a slave operation and she is one of their runaways. This is how they could’ve adapted the slavers arc from the comics.

[@robcampion9917]

@@Domination1799 The reason why the parents did was because they were religious zealots for want of a better word and wanted to protect their own image more than their sons, I also think they more or less had Pilgrim's family hostage in two was because they knew who he used to be and I think they were paying for his wife's treatment.

[@Domination1799]

Rob Campion I knew they were religious zealots but they were so underdeveloped as characters. I know they cared more about their reputation then their son but still I thought the photos were gonna contain something way more worse than what it turned out to be. I think it would’ve been more satisfying for the Schultz’s to be running an illegal slave operation because it would give Frank a better reason to stop them.

[@robcampion9917]

@@Domination1799 I just think it would have been better if it was more than just a kiss in the pictures or the other person was some body important.

[@nickvalentinopetrarca2771]

I wasn’t a fan of the Billy/Therapist Dynamic when I watched the show, but I could never quite put my finger on why until I heard you explain it. You’re 100% right! We sit through 10 episodes of moral discussions (that don’t always make sense) before we see Billy and Frank go head to head.

[@Knoxkuma13]

Haha definitely agree with that point about billy “I killed his whole family, but there’s no honor in cutting my face!”

[@irishman2042]

Great Review!! If You watch Black Mirror would You Ever rank all the episodes ?

[@tje5631]

You’re a wholesome man with greats vids, keep doing what you’re doing. :)

[@nateankenbauer948]

LOVE THE BACKGROUND

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Thanks

[@brunobhc0207]

Episode 3 is my favorite too That line gave me goosebumps: "He that sows the wind shall reap the whirlwind" I could watch Josh Stewart all day! The guy is amazing

[@cherryfuchs]

I never hit that subscribe button so fast. That few first seconds got me rofl. Cheers from Brazil

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.

[@brandonortiz8056]

Hey Sean, Do you plan on reviewing How to train your dragon 3? The movie is in some theaters for one day. I've already watched it.

[@johnprice2012]

Tbh I liked jigsaw and the doc. It was unique seeing someone brilliant fall for this madman

[@RyusukePrudence]

Yeah. I kind of felt bad after she fell...

[@kedjr88]

Really because all it was was The Joker and Harley Quinn

[@johnprice2012]

Kyle Daniels I jus felt like this was executed a lot better. More realistic

[@jessec.6876]

I haven't even finished the season but thats basically just harley quinn and the joker its honestly cliche at this point

[@janamejayadharmapuri4187]

Can you pinpoint what exactly made her fall for him? Because it wasn't clear at all outside the fact that he was broken and needed fixing

[@the83flash]

Yo Sean, do you think there will be a season 3??

[@alexbarajas5331]

Pretty spot on review I found myself fast forwarding a lot of dialogue that just rebuttled the main plot and just kept telling us what happened season 1 and just a relationship that wasn't really needed cause it wasn't forward moving it was more stagnant than anything

[@saucyyo5776]

Its crazy how in s1 and s2 it starts off so small and boom out of nowhere you have bodies dropping left and right. ROOOAAAAAHAHHHHH

[@TrafalgarDCarlo]

Hi Sir, can you provide your thoughta on the Oscars nominees? And your possible rankings for each category.

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

I went in expecting the nominations to be goofy and infuriating. Turns out they were goofy and infuriating. I don’t take them seriously enough to have commentary in the specifics. I could rank every category as that would take an excessively long time and I haven’t seen all the movies to do so. I do plan to rank the best picture nominees right before the ceremony

[@youtubu124]

This review hit the nail on the head for how I was feeling. I legitimally almost gave up on it in episode 9. I was super bored and personally didnt like the politics in it at all. I decided what the heck and tried episode 10. I immediately got pumped again and didnt want it to stop. I wont lie though the boredom in the middle killed this season for me a bit. Still if I rated it overall id say it was 6.5 out of 10. Had it kept the pace it had early on it would have been an 8 or 9.

[@jonasdiaz8615]

How would u compare the zealot guy to Killian, Cottonmouth, or Fisk, in terms of an effective antagonist?

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

They’re all very different. He’s most in line with Bullseye. He’s an enforcer rather than a mastermind

[@bmvthemoviefanatic7282]

100% AGREE DUDE! Basically with every point. Interested in your ranking in contrast to other Netflix Marvel shows now.

[@collincusick8464]

What age do you think someone could start watching this show (anyone can give a take on this)? Also, could you rank some Horror movies soon (or give me some recommendations?). Great Video!!

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

It is multiple sex scenes, some language. and very graphic violence. It would be rated R for the violence I’m working on a ranking of the Final Destination movies for next month

[@collincusick8464]

Sean Chandler Talks About, Ohh ok. Thanks so much. Looking forward to the Final destination ranking!

[@mustanggt5775]

Are you gonna rank the marvel Netflix seasons again with this new release?

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

I’m not sure yet. It’s a busy week

[@villageidiots2041]

Bro, the vein on the side of the evil wife's face/head should of had it's own episode! That thing was epic!

[@chris_lee2000]

Where would you rank The Punisher Season 2 within the Marvel Netflix Universe?

[@marcusarealoneus4587]

chris lee right behind season 1 & 2 of Daredevil

[@nlg070301]

@Andrew Chin what? It's way better than Jessica Jones S2. The three Daredevil shows are probably the best with both Punisher seasons being just behind. As well as Jessica Jones S1 which was also great.

[@peartalks3876]

Between Iron Fist S1 and Iron Fist s2

[@SirIron23]

@@peartalks3876 Your pfp is how I'm looking right now

[@SirIron23]

I'd say below Jessica Jones S1

[@nandomed1210]

I swear this is exactly how i felt. That’s why i knew to watch your review

[@ChefPleasure]

By far my favorite season that marvel has ever done, I love Jigsaw in this.

[@AlwaysDreamable]

Once again, great video Sean ! Hearing your thoughts on this, I can completely see your points. I enjoyed the first season a bit more, though I still loved this one. I did feel like the plot was going nowhere sometimes but the acting and the going into the characters' minds stuff was so good to me that I didn't mind too much. What I loved most is that even though I absolutely love Frank and wanted him to get done with Russo and all I actually couldn't help but feel sorry for Russo and kind of root for him, like wanting him to be happy. After all the shit he's done I think the writers are genius for making the audience able to feel that. My biggest disappointment is that they didn't give much time to the Frank and Karen relationship. Whether you like them or not they have a very particular relationship and I wish they would have explored it a bit more. As you said, they had plenty of time to do more stuff. That one episode in which she was felt forced to me.

[@xaviordawson1895]

Episode 10 was my favorite and great job on the vid Sean

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

That was win things turned around for me. But 3 was my favorite. I love those types of episodes

[@aristonaragao3171]

3 was also my favorite, but 10 was directed by Alex Garcia Lopez, he directed one of daredevil S3 episodes that I found great, so, good job again from him

[@jefferymiller30]

Sean, the color contrast in this video is too much! Love your review. I probably will not see this show anyways.

[@byEnTaze]

I sat through the night on both season one and two. This is the second best series and the best action series I've seen. Hannibal is the best series I have ever experienced, art. Both Jon and Mads plays their characters to perfection.

[@abishekdhinesh21]

When is the Blu-ray collection video coming

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

It's already filmed and uploaded. Just waiting for the right timing. Probably tomorrow morning.

[@javierpupo8042]

As a fan of Frank Castle as a character and of film making in general, I'd say this season was good but not as good as the first. Frank had a lot more of an arc in season 1. For me personally, the show was at it's most good when Frank was dealing with the memories of his past and the fact that his family was dead. This season picks up with Frank trying to move on, but is called back into the shit because of this one girl he happened to meet. This season's objective was to make Netflix Frank Castle more like comic book Punisher. Which sort of undoes the progress he had as a character of season 1. Shit kinda just happens to Frank rather than because of him (aside of Billy Russo's crime spree). I was brainstorming and I came up with an alternate version of season 2: Billy Russo's brain trauma emphasizes his sadistic and selfish side and builds up a very crooked gang like how the show already does. This gang targets Frank but not just him but everyone he's ever worked with too, Madonni, Karen Page, Micro, his new friend Beth, and even Curtis. Which forces Frank to dawn the skull vest again and put an end to the last remnant of what was his former life, Billy. This teaches him that crime is relentless and evil will prevail unless evil is killed. So *THIS* is what teaches Frank to become the Punisher permanently. And the 3rd season (if Netflix wasn't cancelling all of their shows) would be about Madonni trying to catch Frank and stop his war on crime.

[@BatmanBigFan]

COOL VID AS ALWAYS

[@Andrew1990R]

Is that a new camera you're filming on?

[@Jampackfy]

Agree that the John Pilgrim and cub/bear pairing of the girl with Frank was great. The last episode was a ton of fun, but every time Billy and his girl Quinn were on screen I was falling asleep as it went nowhere and had no real philosophy guiding the plot. Final note, the makeup on Frank got progressively worse as they stopped even trying to make him look injured and Jigsaw makeup was absolutely shit from the getgo. Loved all of the performances except the psychologist and rando stalker cop, but they didn't have much to work with so no blame on them.

[@theonlyjordan360]

First episode was definitely the best

[@davidkim899]

Looks good Sean!

[@joshmullen6224]

I 100% crazy agree with you!!!

[@jessicahall7370]

I can remember every episode of Season 1, plot-lines, characters, action sequences, and gut punches. I can’t say the same for this season (just like he said)... The middle 3 episodes were tedious. Spoilers (kind of)... I mean they could’ve had Billy plotting a way to get the bounty on Frank without realizing who Frank was to him (interesting). They could’ve done a Kandahar-type one shot sequence where Frank set up the bounty-seekers in a trap to send a message. They could’ve told how John Pilgrim became the born again killer for the Schultz’s in much the same way that Poindexter had a flashback episode in DD s3. Now that would’ve given more gravity not only to his restaurant fight scene confronting his past and losing faith, but also his recognizable desperation to get his sons back. They could’ve given Amy a backstory episode that would’ve allowed people (like me) who were annoyed by her a chance to understand her character better. So much missed potential. And a frustrated ellipses on the Frank and Karen relationship from DDs2 and Punisher s1 (grr Amy).

[@zacharyclark4092]

For me, I really like how The Punishers actor (Jon Bernthal) captures a lot of the little things Marines do after their service, maybe military overall too. He would say proper greetings, use sir or ma'am, the saying "People here I wouldnt piss on to put them out but in combat Id take a bullet for.", little things like that where it feels they really looked into that aspect so its there.

[@mancavetheater1240]

I must say, the strong points of this season is why I appreciated this season:-) it was simply relentless when it came to it's character development and interaction as well as well crafted choreography when it came to it's hard R rating of fight and gun fun action sequences!!! I cringed at how graphic and violent each altercation insued!! Such in depth and damaged were our main characters handled& displayed with only officer Mahoney,who offered some sort of moral compass,gave a sign of relief in this mash of grief& desperation,our main characters development and interaction created conflict with resolution,crime drama done superbly,which may have been a problem with some but kept me entertained!! I only had a few issues with this season as far the actor who portray Billy Russo,he just wasn't convincing enough for me even though his character was well developed,using amnesia in such a intriguing sort of way. As for the actress who portrayed russo's qack doctor,her comupents just did satisfy,she chose her fate and the consequence should have been more savere& believable& the same can be said for josh Stewart's extremely convincing& eye popping performance yet his conclusion was not of his actions chose,he lived by the gun,though he ran from it which was apart of past& determined his future which was not very satisfying in my humble opinion!!! With that being said,I could see how some would be turned off by all the sub plots which can effect pace& tone but for me,I was pleased :-) I enjoy how much can be explained and added with time& by this series being flushed out in 13 episodes,it's well worth the investment. Definitely Punisher interpreted at it's gory finest,everything I expected when not so patiently waiting for this much anticipated season 2 :-)

[@precision118]

You took the words straight out my mouth. Pretty much spot on to how I felt about this season.

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Awesome

[@TheCrazyfighter19]

It’s a bit late so I’ll have to watch tomorrow after work. Just my quick thoughts. I loved it. It’s tied for best Netflix season with daredevil season 3. Can’t wait to watch the rest of this!!!

[@zacharytersigni1472]

This season kicked ass loved the action and loved the relationship with amy

[@lonewolf245-4]

When u said i got my kids in the van i was like oh shit they dead lol😂😂

[@harryprice9132]

Totally agree with this review. I enjoyed the season but something annoying was the trailers made it seem like pilgrim and jigsaw would eventually link but it didnt really do that, billys pay off was terrible as well, it would have worked so well if pilgrim and jigsaw worked together as they had the same goal and he could've been fleshed out more

[@adyianzaara]

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[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Hello! Awesome!

[@adyianzaara]

You know, I have been writing a lot of comments in your comment section over the past few months but I forgot to mention that I’m a Bangladeshi! LOL!!

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Yes I’ve definitely noticed you. That’s very cool to know. It’s so cool we really are talking movies and tv from all over the world.

[@noalindqvist9826]

@@SeanChandlerTalksAbout yep we are I myself is from Sweden

[@talentleesdorito9771]

@@SeanChandlerTalksAbout Im from romania

[@luccamolloy4522]

Hey Sean, could you please do a live AMA soon ?

[@landrya9938]

Good video as always Sean! I had a lot more problems with this season than season 1. Too many episodes, too many plot lines, and an anti-climactic ending especially with Billy/Jigsaw’s death. I did really enjoy a lot of it though. The performances by everyone were great, especially Jon Bernthal and Ben Barnes and it had easily some of the best action scenes of all the Marvel Netflix seasons. I give it a 7/10.

[@CristalMermaid]

I agree with your review. Liked the Pilgrim character and line better than the jigsaw but I think all the actors did a great job. They just need to do fewer and stronger episodes.

[@josef4794]

Cool video :)

[@grayman1]

Dude I COULD NOT agree more!!!! This review is on point. Episode 3. yes I agree. I think I basically agreed with everything you said! this is no Daredevil season 1 or 3 but I think my favorite rendition and rage of Frank is in Daredevil season 2! All of his pure rage was in that season. Everything else was cool (season 1/2 for punisher) but anger can only go on for so long before you get exhausted........

[@ManuDGraf]

I just finished the season today, good review.

[@Sean-Correa-Production]

I understand your criticisms, and respect them, but for me I felt reversed on your thoughts my favorite parts of this season was watching Billy Russo and his story, and his reveal with frank and how he reacted to that, I absolutely couldn’t stay still over it, it was so exciting to see almost a role reversal with frank and Russo compared to them in season 1, and I loved the John Pilgrim story too, but I felt like they sidelined him for far too long that by the time they started bringing him back into the story halfway through I almost didn’t care about what was happening with that cause it felt like it wasn’t as important and compelling, but then when we start to learn more about John I did feel like his story and being against frank started to get more interesting and got my attention again. Pretty much I loved this whole season mostly probably because of the incredible scenes with frank, Curtis, John, Amy, and Billy. They had some of the best scenes of the whole series when you got to watch them work, talk, and show real emotion.

[@ChaseScottishGaming]

Not one for leaving comments but, my view on episodes 4-9 is the focus was also about the character developments, relationships and impacts of each other's actions on each characters so that the events in following episodes felt elevated because you knew everyone's intentions / reasons resulting in a bigger emotional response. Also his goodbye to someone who was with him the whole season felt pure in that he didn't respond to the situation as a "normal" person and in that moment I felt for him because you can see his inner struggle and pain in accepting his ability to look passed "punishing" due to his inability to find the right words. My opinion and I understand it's open to criticism but would welcome any thoughts on this.

[@samuelhenderson714]

Jim fight in episode five was really cool

[@3Yoshikuni]

Great video!! My thoughts exactly. Although personally I also found the season finale very underwhelming. Overall I enjoyed watching this season but compared to the first it just wasn't as good.

[@MrS-pe6sd]

I agree with you about most of it. It got so boring in the middle, people just pairing off and talking about their traumas and feeling ways about stuff. so boring. The fascination with this character is Frank's withdraw from his humanity after his family is slaughtered. Frank being just a normal schmo palling around with an obnoxious teenager just doesn't do it for me. it's not the Punisher. They spent two full episodes just sitting in an apartment chatting. There's plenty of quality source material in the comics, they didn't have to waste a single scene much less 5 or 6 episodes. This could've been a dark, contemplative tour de force but instead it was Grey's Anatomy with some violent scenes occasionally. What a wasted opportunity. They're making a show about a man who turns into a psychopathic killing machine, stop trying to please everybody. it's not for everybody.

[@novastudios2147]

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[@saucyyo5776]

I hate how the Rachel kept doing shit that kept getting her caught like stay still for 5 secs and stay in your place💀💀

[@quizmo1000]

Season 2 had way more action and carnage counts but it wasn't a well focused story like season 1. I know it may get cancelled but Jigsaw should have been left for a season 3 if it was ever possible and just focus on John Pilgrims character this season. Still loved it.

[@ACTIONSALAD]

I thought the first was solid and perfect but I loved the multiple villains of season 2 and it kept me hooked not a moment went by I wasn’t excited. It was far to short though. I want more and more Punisher

[@mindyourbuisness8104]

I wish they would of made it a little more believable with how often people got shot and lived but the character is just so likeable

[@alysonmax8094]

the villains are weak in this season? and which is the season villain/big bad, john or billy? none of them big enough to be season big bad.

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Seems the PARENTS are really the big bad. But they barely have a presence. It doesn’t seem all that tricky to come up with a scenario where the parents hired Billy to work with Pilgrim for a massive showdown In last 3 episodes. But nope.

[@bluedog5260]

Really I almost felt like it wasn’t enough episodes like some of those ideas in those 6 middle episodes yet I see where you’re coming from I would’ve put more into them for sure but extending on those ideas instead of saying the same stuff

[@bluedog5260]

Btw I don’t like how the 2 main villains mashed together and I feel like the pillgram guy should’ve been taken out and then he ends up shooting billy

[@LWilliams699]

I completely agree that .middle segment was boring it picked up to me a little when Russo found out about Frank but then it dropped again I loved the last 4 episodes for sure but that middle just made me bored even tho they had some good moments (gym scene and shootout with Russo) give this season 6.5/10

[@graysonpotter7571]

This season was a 6-7/10 only because of the Jigsaw storyline. I thought that it was decent, but mostly boring. I feel like if they kept Jigsaw more true to the comics, his storyline would have been better. The Pilgrim storyline was near perfect every time it was the main focus. I would even go to say that Pilgrim as a villain is up there with Fisk, Kilgrave, and Cottonmouth.

[@GurveerSinghSawhney]

Can you please upgrade the quality to 1080p it would the video much better

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

Are you willing to fund the upgrade?

[@corypurvis9327]

Can you do all 12 Marvel Netflix Seasons Ranked

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

I haven’t decided yet

[@corypurvis9327]

Please do

[@oliverqueen9886]

@@SeanChandlerTalksAbout what is your opinion of the other marvel shows not on Netflix? Agents of Shield, Legion, The Gifted, The Runaways, Cloak and Dagger

[@oliverqueen9886]

@@SeanChandlerTalksAbout what is your opinion of the other marvel shows not on Netflix? Agents of Shield, Legion, The Gifted, The Runaways, Cloak and Dagger

[@justincleary5249]

Sean Chandler Talks About - That might be a good video for after Jessica Jones season 3 when all the marvel Netflix are done.

[@sigmaalpha8698]

Just what I was looking for.

[@bassrawkers]

I think this was a pretty damn fair review. I know I'll get a lot of fire for this but most aspects of Billy were a huge letdown for me. Don't get me wrong, I understand the lack of scars made up for with the psychological aspect, but part of it felt like a cop out. His face looked fine. Hell, the guy still looks attractive. But when he takes his mask off in front of Curtis in the parking garage, Curtis has 2 huge scars on his face and his reaction to a guy with maybe 3 more scars than him... I mean, this Russo didn't feel like "Jigsaw" to me. The S1 finale, the bandages, the mask... too much led me to expect a seriously mangled face.

[@cheapship6843]

I agree, the only parts I could remember off the top of my head were the beginning and end episodes of the season. The middle seems forgettable

[@donovan3476]

Just started watching. Loved the opening scene on episode one.

[@SimonGrillo]

I agree

[@paigemcguire7381]

camera looks great

[@rronald5502]

i thought the same about the therapist and Russo. Joker and Harley Quinn. I wasnt a big fan of the therapist. But I loved the season. I loved episode 3. It was so action filled and i loved the plot.

[@ajsmovieplace]

Watched only the first episode so far. And I feel that I had watched 10 minutes of content stretched over an hour. And in a huge Punisher fan. - I have read the comic religiously since the late 80s. Even went back and got all the stuff prior to that - from Amazing Spider-Man 129.

[@nigahigajr3]

Billy was such a let down, it was hard to watch the show with him on screen because every scene with him was just ahh I'm broken and I don't know what I am and who to hurt but ahh I'm really really evil but am I really? the therapist was kinda just put there. Like Madani's obsession with Zubair in season 1 it was just put there. Same troupe of I care because its my character, their drive was relentless for "reasons". I get they wanted Billy to be broken and all but at the end of the day his character was just written poorly and put together to be unstable for the sake of the villain being easy to route against but also show some deeper side of the character because why not. Disappointing season

[@zinkoff409]

Bro !!! EXACTLY !!!

[@Domination1799]

Andy N I totally agree. His storyline was the weakest and his character eventually became annoying after he keeps blabbing on about not remembering what happened to him. Once he finds out he just brushes that aside and doesn’t believe that he’s capable of doing those things. This whole season, Billy’s arc was just regaining his memory and trying to break frank with a really moronic plan. They should of made Billy come back with a vengeance instead of making him feel like just an angry ex military buddy of Franks that had to be put down.

[@FMD023]

You guys obviously didn’t see what the writers was trying to do. They did a great job imo. To the point you felt a bit of sorrow for Russo. Russo’s arc was rushed and should have been saved for season 3 but them having him in season 2 just means that they are uncertain about season 3 with the Disney + and Netflix issue going on. It wasn’t as good as season 1 but the 2nd half of season 2 picked up for the slow start.

[@Domination1799]

Fred Dukeduong They we’re trying to focus on the psychological aspect of the character. I know they were making the jigsaw happen inside his head instead of his face looking like a jigsaw. It’s a very good idea on a paper but the way they executed the idea was just poor. They shouldn’t have had that doctor character. Billy also just wasn’t that intimidating and he didn’t really feel like a villain. He was more of a lost puppy more than anything.

[@FMD023]

Dominik Santiago that was the point the writers was trying to get across. When maidina and frank found out Russo broke out they were ready to take him down. Once frank saw him and vice versa he instantly knew that he wasn’t lying and that he didn’t remember what he did to frank. Just remembers that frank was his best friend. It just happens that Russo as a person is the same guy who doesn’t care bout anyone but himself. Everyone has their own opinion. I felt it was too early to introduce Russo’s arc this season and it started off slow. But what can you do when they don’t know if there will even be a season3. I was please with the 2nd half of it. I’m glad they went that route. You got to see action and you got to see the sorrow and soft side of the punisher this season.The storyline as a whole was whatever but still enjoyable

[@nplindgren]

My issue was that the two plot lines were independent of each other do they took away focus from each other. This led to stretched out episodes, particularly the ones with Billy. I was certain that somehow they would merge into one overarching storyline, but they never did. Regardless, I enjoyed the season and would instantly watch a season 3.