The End of an Era for the Defenders. What’s next?

The Defenders are leaving Netflix. What comes next?

Hero TV: The Shows we Lost in 2019

While in many ways it is the era of hero tv (and movies), 2019 carved a bloody swath through the shows that were around. This is my look back at the series that didn’t make it to 2020.

Punisher: The Whirlwind

It’s been a long, bumpy road, but the end is finally here. Russo, armed and unstable, is one faction; the Schultzes, all their money, power, and influence, personified by the relentless John Pilgrim, are another; and Frank Castle and a small group of allies are the third.

Punisher: Collision Course

Frank’s very good at what he does, but this is a lot coming at him at once. The various factions are most definitely on a “Collision Course.”

Punisher: The Abyss

There have been a lot of wild developments this season of Punisher, and last episode pushed several of them to the breaking point.

Punisher: The Dark Hearts of Men

Billy Russo is on the loose, building an army of criminally inclined, disaffected military veterans. The Schultz family is willing to do anything to keep their secrets and further their political reach and influence. Both of those groups are coming after Frank Castle, for different reasons. Anyone think going after Castle is a good idea?

Punisher: Flustercluck

It’s been a busy season for the Punisher, as Frank and company have to deal with multiple threats. It’s a rough time to be anywhere near Frank Castle, and that shows from the first scene of this episode forward.

Punisher: My Brother’s Keeper

The Russo plotline has been getting a bit more attention the last few episodes than the mess with Amy being hunted by the Schultz family. Last episode ended with a burst of gunfire as Castle and Curtis went after Russo and his gang of dangerous vets. “My Brother’s Keeper” starts where that ended, with lead…

Punisher: One Bad Day

The second season of Punisher hits the rough halfway point with “One Bad Day,” which describes things for a lot of the characters. Then again, most of them have more than one.