Review: The Punisher: One Last Kill

During a very popular Punisher period in the late �80s to early �90s, Frank Castle starred in many brutal, isolated stories. While there was sometimes a small bit of continuity and lore in the mix, they were mostly grab and go stories that didn�t have much impact on the greater comic universe around it. The Punisher: One Last Kill is much like those stories. If you were hoping for something to pay off Franks�s last appearance in Daredevil: Born Again, or to set-up Spider-Man: Brand New Day, then this may not be what you�re looking for. But if you enjoy the concept of Frank Castle killing his way through a The Raid-type scenario, then this is the �Marvel Special Presentation” for you.

Read below for our spoiler-heavy review:

One Last Kill spends much of its opening focused on Frank Castle�s grief, portraying him as a man who has completely unraveled. He has reached his lowest point. Frank locks away his weapons, visits his family�s graves, leaves behind the key, and even contemplates taking his own life. Yet, in classic Punisher fashion, he pushes forward and makes his way back to his apartment building.

Things take a turn when a mysterious woman approaches him, claiming she has also lost her family. Frank listens closely, perhaps believing she may offer him a new purpose or another mission to keep him going. The encounter is quickly exposed as a setup. The woman is revealed to be Ma Gnucci, the ruthless mob matriarch whose family Frank previously wiped out. She has placed a bounty on his head, turning every armed thug in the city loose on him.

From there, One Last Kill shifts gears from psychological character study into a brutal showcase of the Punisher�s deadly skill set. Waves of gunmen descend on Frank, giving him free rein to shoot, stab, and fight his way through the housing project, across the chaotic streets, and eventually into a small neighborhood shop. The climax perfectly captures Frank Castle�s contradictory nature, blending relentless brutality with his lingering protective instincts that delivers one final, unforgettable kill.

Well, almost. Early in the episode, we�re shown just how chaotic and lawless Frank�s New York neighborhood has become. In the last scene that opening setup pays off with a crowd-pleasing sequence that would make John Wick proud.

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