The American television series, The Punisher, was the first spin-off of the Marvel Netflix series Daredevil. Premiered in 2017, The Punisher earned immense appreciation for its engaging plot. While the unusual design and engaging plot of “The Punisher” immediately captured the audience’s imagination, the second season, which wrapped up in 2019, did not replicate the same impact as its predecessor; however, it ended up obtaining an Emmy nomination. With anticipation for The Punisher Season 3, we will dive into the details of the renewal of the season and the impact of “The Punisher.”
Will There Be a Punisher Season 3?
Unfortunately, The Punisher has been cancelled by the OTT streaming giant, Netflix. The Punisher’s cancellation comes as a big shock to the cult fanbase of the show, which has been very popular since the time it began. Apart from the high viewership and cult following, The Punisher boasts a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 65 per cent and IMDb ratings of 8.5.
Why Was Punisher Season 3 Cancelled?
The Punisher, created by Steve Lightfoot, stood out as a distinctive anthology series. Each episode explored a different character’s perspective on the pivotal death of his family. The Punisher pushed the boundaries of various film genres, garnering admiration and attention for its inventive storytelling.
However, the decision to discontinue the series was influenced by multiple factors. Owing to Marvel’s transforming trends, the series was scrapped from Netflix, eventually leading to the cancellation of The Punisher Season 3. Owing to it, the shift focused on MCU content, prompting speculation that Disney+ can revive the series. However, since Disney+ focuses on more “family-like content,” it poses a challenge for “The Punisher’s” mature themes. Nevertheless, with Disney’s introduction of star content, there’s hope for the reboot.
What Are the Punisher Season 3 Release Dates?
Since Season 3 has received an axe, there are no release dates for Season 3 of The Punisher. The announcement came on February 18, 2019, when the streamer announced that it was going to re-evaluate its entire catalogue. Many other Marvel shows have also been axed on Netflix during this turbulent period in the entertainment platform.
Who Is in the Cast of The Punisher Season 3?
Although The Punisher has already been scrapped from the streaming giant, one of the show’s standout features was its talented cast, which included
- Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher (Seasons 1-2)
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as David Lieberman/Micro (Season 1)
- Ben Barnes as Billy Russo/Jigsaw (Seasons 1-2)
- Amber Rose Revah as Dinah Madani (Seasons 1-2)
- Daniel Webber as Lewis Wilson (Season 1)
- Paul Schulze as William Rawlins (Season 1)
- Jason R. Moore as Curtis Hoyle (Seasons 1-2)
- Michael Nathanson as Sam Stein (Season 1)
- Jaime Ray Newman as Sarah Lieberman (Season 1)
- Josh Stewart as John Pilgrim (Season 2)
- Floriana Lima as Krista Dumont (Season 2)
- Giorgia Whigham as Amy Bendix (Season 2)
- Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page (Season 1; Special Guest Star Season 2)
Is There Any Trailer For The Punisher Season 3?
Since the series has already been cancelled and has no plans for a third season, we will not witness any trailer for The Punisher Season 3. Besides, you can watch the previous, The Punisher, and The Punisher Season 2 on YouTube, among other platforms.
Where Can You Watch The Punisher Season 3?
Initially, after Netflix announced its involvement with the Marvel series, it was released on the streaming giant. However, in 2019, along with the cancellation of Season 3, the series’ chances were scrapped.
In 2022, after Disney+ regained the licence, all the Marvel series, including The Punisher, were removed from Netflix and were shifted back to their former streamer.
