Sparked by a low-level hood character named Grotto (from Daredevil's comic universe, here played by McCaleb Burnett). There's sort of a mini-mystery element involved, in fact. Punisher does not get that treatment, though there are still some excellent elements here in the premiere that work to really, and quickly, portray him as a formidable boogeyman. I bring this up because of the sort of slow burn reveal that was involved with Fisk back in Season 1. I don't know what the full season will hold, but this is the gateway. This is an advance review, naturally, as the new season doesn't land until March 18th, but I did want to mention that this character, The Punisher, is basically the kickoff story. They're dealing with the new 'hero.' A singularly-focused, shadowy vigilante who's bent on exterminating anyone trying to move in on Fisk's turf. The trouble is that Matt Murdock and friends aren't dealing with the new villains in town. And that idea alone makes for a good starting point. In the wake of Wilson Fisk's arrested, several gangs have tried to muscle in and fill the void. A very strong start to what looks to be an action-packed, drama-filled season of excitement. Yes, The Punisher's officially arrived and the premiere episode gets right into it. Taking the very literal lives of criminals. Things heat up very quickly in the show's highly-anticipated first episode back, as not only is there a heat wave sucking the figurative life out of New Yorkers, but there's a one-man army in town.

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