Down: Confusion

Netflix has replicated the success of the initial Marvel series with The Punisher, but the show nevertheless has some confusing moments. The most confusing of all is what drove Castle to become the Punisher.

Even if we didn't believe that the story of his family’s murders ended when he killed Major Schoonover during Daredevil's second season, this thread should have been much less convoluted. Simply put, the government conspiracy doesn't work as well as the showrunners intended.

The backstory becomes even more confusing when Castle’s flashbacks to his time with his wife and kids show up during the most intense moments. The reason for the flashbacks is obvious, since the memories define and motivate his quest, but it seems odd that he’d recall being intimate with his wife as he’s being tortured.

This dilutes the impression that his life revolves around violent revenge, making such moments seem superficial. And the fact that we know next to nothing about his wife doesn't help much.

And here’s another thread: The relationship between Castle and Micro's family continues even after the point has been made, making the whole thing a little bit awkward.