Bendix said she was with a friend, so Castle asked if she really trusted that friend. Castle completed the story by informing Daredevil that the woman had left a husband and children after Grotto had killed her. I'll let you walk out that door. In order to get in the correct mindset to portray Castle, Bernthal trained with military members, along with receiving weapon training. Just as the court seemed to be on Castle's side, Finn Cooley's son burst out yelling, accusing Castle of murdering his father before being escorted out of the courtroom by all of the nearby guards. Cox got extended screen And sure enough, The Punisher premiered in 2017. Castle then fell to ground beside Rawlins' corpse, tired of holding his own from his torture and killing the CIA agent. From hair trends to relationship advice, our daily newsletter has everything you need to sound like a person whos on TikTok, even if you arent. After an extensive, prolonged gunfight, Russo's failure to kill Castle prompted him to escape with the rest of his crew, as he was not willing to be arrested. When he didn't show, the gangs began shooting and Castle's family was caught in the crosshairs. Castle was nearly knocked out, falling to the ground. Castle had asked Hernandez about Russo following his disfigurement, being told that Russo was in a coma and all the doctors were still unsure of how much damage his brain had actually suffered during the beating. Hoyle grabbed Castle and pinned him against the wall. Instead of answering her questions, Castle simply told Bendix to take Madani's bedroom, while he would be sleeping on the couch. However, Leo noted that Castle always knew her father was alive the entire time, which Castle confirmed and apologized for. Castle calmed her down as she was scared that she killed a man. It is ultimately the lack of conflict in life that scares Castle rather than death and having no true home to call to. [7] Despite being devastated that Russo was leaving, Castle still remained in service, and would serve again in Iraq before returning home once again. Going into great detail, Castle told Daredevil how his daughter had begged him to read her a book the night before, but he had been too tired and tragically the next day she was gunned down and died in his arms. ""Did it make you feel better? Its the moment Matt finally stops seeing Frank as an adversary and as someone who is worth saving. Page told Castle his name was David Lieberman. The Irish gangsters began shooting Castle with tasers which barely slowed him down. Continuing to fight as hard as he could, Punisher then subdued two other Russians by punching one while also swinging the barbel at another's head. While Punisher was in cover, Russo continued shooting at him, as the Punisher waited for an opening and fired back. ""That's right. Before he went out onto the mission, Bendix then helped Castle remove the plaster cast from his broken wrist, as she noted that it still did not look good, although Castle insisted that it would be found and left their Apartment to go to Kazan's Gym and get answers on what exactly had happened with Konchevsky. Once thinking of one, Castle got dressed in O'Rourke's police uniform. Castle then noted that if he was ever back in Michigan, he would give Beth a call, before they exchanged a hug and Castle gently taped on their truck's window to say a goodbye to Rex, stepping towards the motel. In Marvel Universe Vs. Castle then also confessed to killing Schoonover and Wolf, although he noted that Bennett was murdered by his allies, since Castle put a target on Bennett's back. Having finished eating their breakfast, Castle was then driven back to the Tides Motel by Beth, as he had acknowledged that he should say goodbye to her like an adult this time, which she appreciated. Fisk initially wanted to get Castle out of the way and arranged to have him killed. When Bendix had suggested that they leave before Pilgrim could kill them, and use Shantel as a resource to get out of the city, Castle claimed that this would be impossible since Pilgrim would never stop until he found her and killed her, noting that Pilgrim clearly had connections. Venom attacked The Punisher, and the two began to battle. Although Russo tried to regain his strength and fight back, he had become too weak as the Punisher took full advantage, punching Russo into the mirror. Castle then took a baton and smacked the officers until they were defeated. Didn't wanna raise her alone, but she understood if I did not want to hang around. The Punisher | Fight Scene | Daredevil Season 2 | (2016) HD. However, Castle knew that torture would not work so had made sure the gun was unloaded. When Bendix then questioned if Castle was actually planning to execute Clive, Castle simply told her to wait outside. Lance threatened Castle to not make an enemy out of him before walking away, purposely stepping on Castle's sandwich. Suddenly, Castle noticed the mysterious girl he had been running into, along with several suspicious-looking individuals pursuing her. Cooley continued to demand all of his stolen money back and when Castle reminded him of his son's death at his hands, which resulted in Cooley furiously losing his temperament as he then began beating Castle, questioning if his killing spree was simply his attempt to find some form of retribution. Family filter: On; All videos. This was awesome, but I enjoyed the talk they had in the graveyard a couple episodes later even more. In Episode 9 ("Seven Minutes in Heaven"), Castle ran into an old friend of the show, Season 1's Wilson Fisk. His pleas don't work, and Punisher stabs Daredevil. As Micro had still doubted their plans, Castle then ordered him not to have any second thoughts, telling him to quiet down his thoughts. Despite all these killings, the intelligence which was provided by Orange's task force was considered to be highly useful for the military, enabling his own ascension within the CIA while solidifying his reputation. Rawlins proceeded to kick Castle in anger and knocked him unconscious. Castle then took a gas tank and swung it at Pilgrim. With that, Castle then left the apartment and walked back into New York City, intending to speak with Curtis Hoyle, as he trusted that Hoyle would actually be able to give him the honest truth about their situation and what to do. I'm not the one that dies, kid. However, just as Castle got to the front door, he noticed Rex Quinn playing in the living room, as he reassured Rex that his mother was upstairs. [16], It's my fault. Castle asked Russo did he trust William Rawlins, similar to how he trusted Morty Bennett before his murder. [23], That kid right there the one whose head you got that gun on, you see, I'd do anything for her. [39], Where are we going? [25], What is our situation? Killing. Okay. [15], Let's end this, Bill, hmm? What you're doing for my family, I'm not gonna forget that.Frank Castle and Micro. ""He's a lot scarier than Pete.Frank Castle and Leo Lieberman. Much of the killing is done behind the scenes, but one massive mutant/superhuman genocide occurs during a staged battle on the moon. But Cage, who was introduced as a character viewers would instantly love, only guest-starred in a few episodes of Jessica Jones before heading out to headline his own show in 2016. Just as Castle had predicted would happen, the surprise raid quickly turned out to be an ambush as their squad was hit with machine gun fire and mortar rounds, which resulted in Schoonover losing his arm while many soldiers were killed. Castle began looking over the various weapons closely, which included a minigun as well as a bulletproof vest that had all previously belonged to Schoonover. At lunchtime, when Castle went up to the roof to watch Lance and his friends leaving work. With Kazan watching in complete and utter horror, the Punisher then proceeded to punch the Russian into the face three more times, destroying his face and killing him, as the Russian's lifeless corpse dropped onto the floor. Karen Page arrived for her interview with Ori. Castle tracked him and charged into the hospital, fighting off a security guard on the way before blasting through the hallways with a shotgun. Barrett explained that the Russians did not carry guns in the gym due to the police presence, which would allow Castle to kill them. Before they left the Photo Studio, Bendix noted that Castle was clearly disappointed that he did not get to kill Clive, which he did not comment on as he prepared to leave. Looking closely at the flash, Castle found a flashlight, cell phone, and mirror placed for him by Micro, which caused the flash from afar. With the arrival of Castle, she alerted Billy Russo and Anvil unit of his presence, Bennett attempted to grab his gun, but Castle pinned him to the wall and threatened him. Your ribs must be cracked. [17], You ever, like, see that Western, where the guy comes to town, turns out he's, like, the devil or death or something? Eventually, they fell through a glass ceiling and Castle saw that Daredevil was suffering great pain. Matt just takes the time to finally try to understand Frank and listen to his explanation behind One Batch. Castle finished the fight by backing off of Pilgrim. Castle and Bendix then stepped out, as Castle said he would have shower, sarcastically asking if that was alright, as Bendix commented that she would not watch, which Castle scoffed at. Taking cover amid the firefight, Castle and Russo discussed what should be done as Castle decided that the only opition remaining was for him to storm the Fort alone and clear a path for an evacuation, ordering Russo to give him some covering fire. [29], Tell you what, Bill. When the Russian threw the bench at him, Punisher managed to dodge out of the way before picking up a kettlebell and throwing it directly at that man's head. Wanting to stop Clive's illegal operations, Castle and Bendix then set the entire studio aflame and walked away together, with Clive just making it out in time.[19]. The first time I got scared was on a plane on the way home. Published Oct 1, 2022. As Castle questioned who had paid for the food and clothes, Bendix then revealed that she had used Dinah Madani's credit card, while Castle questioned if she had really stolen from the woman who had let them stay inside of her apartment. Castle ignored Madani's calls, continuing to watch for his targets outside of his car. After escaping the Irish mob, Frank is . Doctor Strange possesses Punisher and enlists his help in fighting the super-vampires causing havoc across the United States. Now that those handcuffs were taken off, Castle then commented on Madani's survival and questioned if she saved his life, as James had stepped forward, commenting that they would not take away his life. A nurse then walked it, but it turned out to be Amy Bendix. Despite Chavez's efforts to strike up a friendship as they discussed his career in the United States Marine Corps and Chavez family, Castle still kept his distance, not wishing to hurt Chavez if the truth was ever exposed about all the secrets which Castle had been hiding. However, Castle has enlisted Curtis Hoyle to meet Micro. Mainly because he's not super, nor is he a hero. I killed him, right.Punisher and Amy Bendix. Castle told her to grab the gun and push it away hard. I really loved the acting tho, except for Billy. Castle called Hoyle, asking if Bendix was with him. Suddenly, John Pilgrim came out of nowhere in a police car and shot up the ambulance. Madani and Hoyle asked where he had been. Castle then suspected that Lewis Wilson from Hoyle's support group was the bomber on the radio and had Micro look up his address. Frank and Captain America engage in a battle, which is one of the final fights in the story. Castle tried to take cover despite being cuffed to the roof of the van. Rawlins refused, stating that he wanted to kill Castle for everything he took from him and have the latter begging for his life. ""Maybe none, but I still need to find a way to put him behind bars. While eating is breakfast, the waitress informed Castle that someone describing his exact features managed to ask for him on their land-line, much to his disbelief. Castle and Micro arrived at the location and then Castle prepared his sniper rifle to find his target. He forced Castle to apprehend himself while pointing a gun at Madani. Frank pulls the trigger and shoots Cap in the head, killing him. ""I will happily hurt everyone you ever gave a shit about until I get to you. Ultimately, Frank didn't torture Schoonover, but he did kill him: one shot straight through the head, as Schoonover had taught Frank when he was a young soldier. Castle and Daredevil continued fighting as they dodged the many bullets being fired at them. While they were then rejoined by Bendix, Castle questioned why Madani had seemed tense, to which she explained that Billy Russo had murdered Arthur Walsh, although Castle expressed his gratitude about Walsh's death. [14], An anonymous tip led police to this house in Queens where Castle was fleeing the scene. Punisher shoots Banner in the head, killing him instantly. Castle started to tracking and eliminating all members of three gangs and other criminals along the way. When Madani then asked Castle for an update about their current situations, as had simply insisted that she would not really want to know that, while Madani then admitted that she had already sabotaged her own career with United States Department of Homeland Security already just by helping him and bringing him and Amy Bendix there. Bendix had then also noted that Madani would be annoyed that they did not bother leaving town as she instructed, although Castle claimed that Madani would never even notice, also noting that Madani was never happy, which was a comment Bendix had also previously made. Castle's prediction was correct as he took up a sniping position directed at Hoyle's Apartment where he had Hoyle move Russo by a window where Castle could shoot him. You hit them and they get back up, I hit them and they stay down. Such a great line. [15], I'm just thinking about this moment, right? ""You knew he was alive, all this time. He then got serious, telling her that the next step was to pull the trigger. [31], You still think this piece of shit is worth saving. Castle jumped onto the hood of the car and tried to get it to stop, but was unsuccessful as they got away. Following his fight against John Pilgrim, the Punisher was called up by Curtis Hoyle, who informed him that Billy Russo had just spoken to him and was currently dying from blood loss on the floor of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. However, they were then interrupted as the Anvil agents arrived on the scene, as Sarah and Zach were taken out of the van. ""Yeah, I ain't lonely either.Frank Castle and Beth Quinn. To reassure Quinn, Castle noted that he also had a bed at the Tides Motel and suggested that he could sleep alone there instead and bid her goodnight, although Quinn had then told him to join her in her car, as she drove them. With this information, Castle was told that his crusade of violence would never end before he fatally stabbed Dutton in the gut and then attempted to escape the block. ""I'm Frank, Frank Castle. Suddenly, Daredevil arrived on the boat and intervened, telling Castle that the man was lying and was not the Blacksmith. And you killed them for it.""Yeah. Once there, they were informed by Schoonover and Agent Orange that they had a new target who was believed to have been tracked down and was now hiding out in a compound within Kandahar. You want it, I'll give it to you. Once he had what he wanted, Castle prepared to leave, but the greedy Clint tried to convince him to stay by offering pornographic films. Quinn introduced herself to Castle, who instead introduced himself as Pete Castiglione, maintaining the cover story that he had been given. Frank Castle, Marvel's The Punisher, defines himself as a marine and a family man. Castle soon found O'Hare in the airport bathroom and then furiously charged into the stall to confront him on his own, knocking him down and locking the door behind him, with a horrified O'Hare terrified by seeing the skull painted onto Punisher's Vest while he begged Castle to spare his life, desperately questioning what would actually be the direct result of the Punisher killing him. Unfortunately, he got spotted by the police and cornered around them, making Castle have no ways to escape but to go for two police officers then knocked both of them down then steal a police cruiser and escape the police. It's Latin for 'Remember, you will die. As Bendix noted that Barrett's suggestion seemed risky, Castle had then noted that he was lying through his teeth. As they looked at the statue, Lisa noted that her teacher told her that it represented everything good about the United States of America which he agreed with. Undoubtedly the second half of the season will hold the answers to this lingering mystery. Prove it; prove you don't need me anymore. Castle reactivated the Internet router in the Lieberman Residence. Castle and Daredevil even team-up once again, trying to take down one of the Blacksmith's drug shipments. Viewers, and Frank Castle, believed they knew what led to the tragic deaths of his wife and two children: They were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, caught in the crossfire of three rival gangs while innocently enjoying a sunny day in Central Park. Furious about being denied revenge, Castle accused Daredevil's methods of failing, telling him that he did not understand the pain of having his wife and children taken away from him, even making Daredevil admit that Castle's methods were sometimes the answer. Castle was convinced by Hoyle that Russo was a priority target and they needed to deal with him as soon as possible. Castle hunted down the last man on the ship, engaging in a brief gunfight. The Hulk's death at the hands of The Punisher shouldn't be possible based on what we know about Bruce Banner and his green alter-ego, but Marvel's alternate universe allows for some discrepancies. Castle demanded that Daredevil make his choice, as he was unwilling to allow Grotto to go free as he was sure that Grotto would kill again if given the chance. As he delved deeper into Rawlins and Russo's operations, he became increasingly more vengeful and sadistic, abandoning the honor code of his squad in pursuit of his personal vengeance especially as he realizes it was a part of his own squad that betrayed him. Although most of the hour focused on flashbacks to Murdock's past with Elektra and her arrival in New York City, Castle wasn't far from anyone's thoughts. The series is executive produced by showrunner Steve Lightfoot (Hannibal), Jim Chory (Marvel's Daredevil, Marvel's Jessica Jones, Marvel's Luke Cage) and Jeph Loeb (Marvel's Daredevil, Marvel's . Castle had then listened while Micro theorized that they could shoot them down from there, and questioned if his wife and son were already dead, to which Castle then reassured him that they were clearly needed alive. But there have been hints dropped throughout the first half of Season 2 that there is more to this story than even Frank knows. He was taken on a stretcher and moved to an ambulance for treatment for his life-threatening injuries while the city's news reporters gathered around and photographed the now infamous Punisher being arrested by the police. In order to discuss Castle's brain injuries, Nelson and Murdock called in Andrew Lee to discuss the bullet wound Castle sustained during the massacre in Central Park. It only got more complicated in Episode 12 ("The Dark at the End of the Tunnel"). Castle then called Bendix to warn her. I guess I'm old-fashioned. Although Bendix tried to change their subject by suggesting that Castle should go to the hospital to get his hand looked at, Castle instead suggested that she should try and talk to him about what she was feeling and what she had witnessed. Why didn't you tell me that? However, Castle then scoffed over this comment, noting that he had called her to get her help when he was at the Larkville County Sheriff Station and was completely ignored by her, but now she had brought him back to New York City because she needed him to deal with Billy Russo, noting that this was likely because she was not allowed to go after Russo. However, Castle was not going to listen. Castle greeted Jerry who had come to investigate the noise he had heard on the rooftop and Castle claimed to be just up there for a cigarette to avoid his crazy sister, whom Jerry assumed was a woman named Betty. The second issue of Punisher Vs. starts with a battle between The Hulk and The Punisher. I'm not saying""Come on, Frank. He eventually found a secret room within the cabin that contained Schoonover's impressive armory filled with military-grade weapons. [23], Of course, it's you. At first, the only real change is that Frank served in Iraq and Afghanistan and the gangs who kill his family are a bit more fleshed out. Hey! As Daredevil and Punisher bond, everyone's favorite legal secretary-turned-journalist Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) starts digging into Frank's past. Castle walked to a pay phone, still wearing O'Rourke's uniform. Goddamn cowards. No, all I wanted to do was I wanted to hurt people. ""It's impossible not to hear your Uncle Billy, bud. [36], Help me, work with me to find the man who gave the order! ""Well, you know, wherever he is, I'm sure he misses you. In the chaos, Russo was able to shoot Hoyle in the shoulder as they both vanished from Castle's view, although Castle still kept his close watch on the window which Russo was hiding under and shot at his knife when Russo had wanted to check if Castle was still out there. As Bendix cried, Castle reloaded his gun and demanded that Hoyle give him the keys to his car. Sticking to cover, the Punisher ensured that Russo was out of sight before then stepping onto the Carousel himself while keeping his weapon raised and ready to be fired. Wolverine is good and drunk when Punisher comes knocking, so it doesn't take much effort for Frank to fling Wolverine into an electrical generator. Castle took the stand and was questioned by Matt Murdock, who asked him to describe what happened the day that his family was killed while he also told the jury that New York City needed men like him to control the crime. Whilst he claims this was also to prolong his miserable life with a constant punishment of his wicked deeds, it is possible he could not bring himself to kill his former closest friend. With the group coming closer and closer, Castle grabbed one of the mobsters and stole his gun, killing several of his attackers and using his hostage as a human shield, with Rory claiming they wanted Castle alive. After Billy Russo murdered several prostitutes and framed Castle for the crime, he was in disbelief and shock that he took innocent lives, leading to him losing his drive as the Punisher. Quinn expressed her sympathies to Castle, while asking how long it had been since he lost them, with Castle noting that this sometimes feels like it only happened the day before, and sometimes it felt like a million years earlier, as Quinn held onto his hand. Frank had to die so the Punisher could be born. Castle stood in silence in front of his family's grave; especially Maria's. Castle commented on the theory that it was impossible to hear the bullet that kills you being fired, leading to him asking Daredevil if he heard the bullet being shot into his helmet. Castle then got out and punched Micro. Frank wanted to rattle him, warn him to keep his distance. Orange, however, ignored Castle's objections and insisted that they continue with the mission objective regardless. Once the show arrived, critics and fans alike were over the moon with the new interpretation of the character. The Punisher promised that whenever Russo looked at his reflection and only saw ugliness, he would always be reminded of his day. As Rex had suggested that Castle should come to the apartment more often so that he could get the pancakes more often, Castle had expressed his gratitude for the statement. Castle went on a monologue about how he kept witnessing the death of his family over and over again. [28], Having used a bug in Morty Bennett's phone, Micro tracked him down to the CIA Safe House. Whoever this is, they're in for a world of shit.Frank Castle to Micro. If you don't want my help, fine. Something tells me you'll make do.Wilson Fisk to Frank Castle, One shot one kill. Bendix hesitated, but exhaled and pulled the trigger. As promised, Castle took Beth and Rex to Donatello's for pancakes, where Castle had asked Beth about how often she worked at Lola's Roadhouse, as she explained that she did the weekends, and during the rest of the week she taught piano and guitar, while Castle listened with interest. Once Bendix had walked away, Castle and Quinn shared a joke by commenting on her manners, with Quinn also referring to Castle as "rough road" which he laughed at. When Wilson Fisk is released from prison, Murdock must decide between hiding from the world or . [5], You call me the Punisher, ain't that right? Just stay away from me.Punisher to Karen Page. The masterminds were his parents. Castle tells him about his encounters with Olin's mercenaries at Lola's Roadhouse and the Tides Motel, much to Hardin's disbelief. You know why I can't.David Lieberman and Frank Castle. Every morning I look for 'em, Bill. Nelson returned to the room and explained that he had lost the death penalty and changed three life sentences down to one with a chance on parol in twenty-five years, although he would still likely be sent to Ryker's Island where he would likely be murdered. Francis David "Frank" Castle Sr. is a fictional character portrayed by Jon Bernthal in two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television seriesbased on the Marvel Comics character of the same namecommonly known by his alias, The Punisher.Introduced in the 2016 second season of Daredevil, Bernthal signed a deal to return for a spin-off series, The Punisher (2017-2019); his portrayal . Or you live. Castle believed that the death of the hostage was on him. While Spider-Man was in custody, Thing became infected with the virus and freed Spider-Man. However, as Castle began looking at some of these provocative outfits that Clive had for those underage girls he photographed and which were being offered to Bendix, Castle became enraged, as he then proceeded to punch Clive in the jaw, knocking him down to the ground. In the third episode of the second season, Daredevil (Charlie Cox) is caught by the former Marine turned vigilante, The Punisher (Jon Bernthal) who straps the blind masked fighter to a chimney on the rooftop of a building as they fiercely argue about their different perspectives on murder and handling crime. Castle is let free and would help Hardin and the rest of the sheriffs. [14], Frank, you son of a bitch, please! He showed up one last time to help Daredevil mop up the Hand ninjas and their evil leader, Nobu Yoshioka. Castle suddenly heard a gunshot and ran up the stairs to find Martin bleeding and Bendix with the gun. Scene of the Week Scene of the Month . ""He doesn't really know me, do you miss yours? Later that night, Castle drove out of town but realizing he had a chance at a normal life, quickly turned his van around. Having cracked the mirror, the Punisher decided to take away Russo's most valued asset, as he grabbed Russo's face, dragging it down a broken mirror, tearing Russo's face apart as he screamed. Castle stopped him and took the gun for himself, standing over the bleeding Chaney and demanding to know where he could find the Blacksmith when Chaney refused to answer Castle shot Speed through the skull. Castle reminded Micro to stay calm as he watched their masks being removed, and the Lieberman's looked at each other for the first time in a year. Spitting out some blood, the Punisher had then glared at Barrett before walking away, with Barrett following. Getting his mind back on the mission, Punisher checked through his rifle scope and discovered that Russo had kidnapped Carl and Hayley and tied them to the horses, with wounds that they were bleeding heavily from. Castle and Curtis Hoyle arrived at the warehouse, only to find that the cars were leaving. Castle met with Fisk in the outdoor gym. The defenseless but determined Castle faced them head on, charging in with a battle cry and began fighting back, desperately trying to stay alive. Bernthals Punisher is just a whole new level. ""Looks to me like we're hiding evidence. ""For God's sake, man, killing me is not gonna bring yours back. Micro found Henderson in a cabin in Kentucky. Charlie Cox made his first official MCU appearance in December 2021 in Spider-Man: No Way Home, showing face as Peter Parker's lawyer and flexing his quick reflexes in his lone scene. Murdock explained that they believed that Samantha Reyes now wanted him dead for some reason. However, Daredevil paused and warned Castle that someone was coming. Castle struggled as he made his way to the hospital, seeing Brett Mahoney next to him. Be the first to know what's trending, straight from Elite Daily, This article was originally published on 10.04.17, 12 Unhinged 'Outer Banks' Season 2 Plot Points You Need To Remember, Ranking The 'Outer Banks' Parents By How Much They Suck, The 5 Most Ridiculous 'Outer Banks' Theories, Ranked By Plausibility, By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. Let's dive into his story: Castle arrived with a bang in the very first episode, titled, well, "Bang." ""No!Frank Castle and Lance. ""You sure about that? You don't like the way that it smells? [5], Well I don't help shit-bag has-been mob bosses. Six months later, Castle got a job as a construction worker and attempted to keep himself out of harm's way, avoiding stress as best he could. And it has been suggested that what was used in Romeo and Juliet for the potion that made Juliet appear dead was belladonna which is in the nightshade family. Another Captain America death comes in the Punisher Kills story line.