The Punisher

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Haven't seen any threads on this, so being as he's one of my favourite characters, I thought I'd start one. I wasn't too sure about casting Jon Bernthal, too skinny, but he worked in Daredevil. Let's hope they don't do an Iron Fist.

They've finally stopped the teasing and given us a date, 17/11/2017 on Netflix. The latest trailer gives a bit more background on him.

https://youtu.be/OMW_dPtm7Bo

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Halb said:

Punisher was never a physically large man.
I recall thinking Stringfellow Hawk would have made a good Punisher way back, when I read the comic. He looked exactly like my fave artist at the timer drew him.

You've a good memory.

I remember Jan Michael Vincent as being quite fit, don't remember the Punisher well, other than the usual superhero physique in his uniform. Certainly not tall and thin.

All the film actors were imposing physically.

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Yep, positive reviews so far, while avoiding spoilers.

Had a look on ebay for some early Punisher comics. Yes, although a big , he did have an athletic build, rather than the bodybuilder one he currently has.

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Halb said:

=Who is the best Punisher?=
https://youtu.be/2xB4_kGsDpE

Thanks, I liked that. I'd like to see what he thinks of the show. Will have to give Dolph another chance.

Up to episode 4 now, getting better.

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I finished it earlier this week.

Without any spoilers;
Good - he has a life, not just Punishing people.
Bad - too much life, not enough Punishing.

Also, Russo, ex special forces, but doesn't look like he's lifted anything heavier than a hair brush.

Yes, healing times. I wish I could heal that quick.

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Beefmeister said:

You don't need to be incredibly muscly to be special forces. And he was pretty ripped in the scenes you could see.

He would've never made it through basic training for the Marines, nevermind anything more specialist.

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That's someone who's never done anything physical in his life. Poor casting, same as with Danny Rand in Iron Fist, but at least he's not the lead.

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Just found out there's gonna be a second series

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I've watched the first 2, very bloody good.

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It's a shame, as the writer was talking about his ideas for S3 and how S1 and 2 have just set things up for him becoming The Punisher.

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It does pick up again.

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Let's hope Disney don't fk it up.