The Russian

I know – we already saw a version of the Russian in the Thomas Jane version of the Punisher. However, I guess I wasn’t the only one who saw him as a caricature of a villain. A TV show would do him more justice. And I know, he isn’t exactly the most well-rounded villain of the lot.

However, he could be the muscle who actually stands a chance against the Punisher. And he could also be the one responsible for the more comedic moments of the show (not too many, though, since we are still talking about The Punisher).

Given his obsession with pop culture, this could also be a great chance to nod toward other properties. In the comics at least, the Russian is a fan of Daredevil. So who knows? Maybe the lawyer will cameo during this new series.

Anyway, if the show needs someone to match the Punisher’s brutality, the Russian is that guy. Who can take more punishment than him?