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Roadhouse Blues

  • Episode aired Jan 18, 2019
  • TV-MA
  • 53m
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Jon Bernthal in The Punisher (2017)
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While driving through Michigan, Frank stops for a beer at a roadside bar. But staying out of trouble has never been his strong suit.While driving through Michigan, Frank stops for a beer at a roadside bar. But staying out of trouble has never been his strong suit.While driving through Michigan, Frank stops for a beer at a roadside bar. But staying out of trouble has never been his strong suit.

  • Director
    • Jim O'Hanlon
  • Writers
    • Gerry Conway
    • John Romita Sr.
    • Ross Andru
  • Stars
    • Jon Bernthal
    • Ben Barnes
    • Amber Rose Revah
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    7.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jim O'Hanlon
    • Writers
      • Gerry Conway
      • John Romita Sr.
      • Ross Andru
    • Stars
      • Jon Bernthal
      • Ben Barnes
      • Amber Rose Revah
    • 36User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
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    Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal
    • Frank Castle
    Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes
    • Billy Russo
    Amber Rose Revah
    Amber Rose Revah
    • Dinah Madani
    Josh Stewart
    Josh Stewart
    • John Pilgrim
    Giorgia Whigham
    Giorgia Whigham
    • Amy Bendix
    Alexa Davalos
    Alexa Davalos
    • Beth Quinn
    Jagger Nelson
    Jagger Nelson
    • Rex
    Teri Reeves
    Teri Reeves
    • Marlena Olin
    Michael Pemberton
    Michael Pemberton
    • Lieutenant Ferrara
    Alexander Notkin
    Alexander Notkin
    • Sergei Konchevsky
    • (as Alex Notkin)
    Avery Mason
    • Ringo
    Peter Albrink
    • Johnny
    Adrian Alvarado
    Adrian Alvarado
    • Eddie
    Lucas Kane
    • Drunk
    Daniel Tirado
    Daniel Tirado
    • Paramedic
    Kym Gomes
    Kym Gomes
    • Maid
    Ian Poake
    Ian Poake
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    Lenny Thomas
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    • Director
      • Jim O'Hanlon
    • Writers
      • Gerry Conway
      • John Romita Sr.
      • Ross Andru
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    9FlynnBatch

    Brilliant

    An excellent start to a new season, with a much higher body count. Instead of adopting the slow moving pace of the first season, this sets the tone for what's to come. Setting up interesting characters and giving the bloody violence of the punisher we all know and love. As good as the first season was, it took a while to get going, but the punisher season 2 has gripped me within the first episode. Very impressed
    10kffeee

    Perfect first Episode!

    I jumped up from my Couch to celebrate the first big fight in the Bar in this Episode. Its so intense, so full of good action, that you just want more and more and you don't get disappointed!

    This happened to me only in one series before, which was Breaking Bad. Loved the first Season and it looks like the second Season is going to be even better!

    Have fun!
    9juanbks15

    Brutal.

    And finally Frank is back.

    I am a big fan of this series, I admit it. I've been waiting for this to come since I ended watching season one.

    First thing first, I am just starting with the season as I watched episodes one and two only. I'm gonna put it into one word: Brutal.

    We start with a scene where Frank is driving his van with a mysterious girl (watched the trailer? No, I didn't) and it seems they are being chased by two cars. And then, you can imagine what happens when one of them block the highway ahead. And that my friends, is music to our ears.

    Time has passed, and Frank is there. Traveling, listening to blues and trying (or not) to forget his past. And of course, helping people who are in need... You know what that means, right? And then, this mysterious girl appears, and seems she's in serious trouble with serious people.

    Nothing more to say, fellas. You know what to expect when you see Frank in action. Be careful, people... because Frank doesn't care whether you're a guy or a girl when you mess with him. You'll see.

    We missed you, Frank. Welcome back.
    10Holt344

    Roadhouse Blues, an episode filled with great drama and extraordinary action sequences

    A country live band in a calm bar was great way to start the second season as it shows you how Frank is doing and what place he is in and having Alexa Davalos play Beth worked perfectly, good chemistry between the two. I'm loving the story arc with Frank having to defend Amy Bendix, it's a plot that isn't that original but it's mostly really good and it will work perfectly in this show, can't wait to see more of it and Jigsaw

    What stood out most of this episode was the fight sequences, drama and new cast. The fight sequences started great and seems like it will only get better, with Jon Bernthal doing all of his stunts it can't get any better as it feels more realistic and his portrayal is believable and seriously scary in how fearsome he looks when his killing instincts comes out, magnificent.
    9nickgray-12862

    Franks back and hitting hard.

    Well it starts again. Castles life always revolves around violence, and how episode 1 puts him in the fight is both shocking and riveting. Bernthal portrays another side to Frank that maybe he's starting to get his life together. But a soldier always finds war in the end. Amazing fight scenes and some touching moments. Bingeworthy as always. Think its gonna get messy as we go along. What a start.

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    • Trivia
      While shooting the bar fight, Jon Bernthal badly injured his hand and had to get surgery. His injury was written into the plot of season 2.
    • Goofs
      When Dinah takes a drink from the flask, the flask is not open. The cap is still on the flask as she holds it to her mouth.
    • Quotes

      Rex: Did you two have sex last night?

    • Connections
      References Don't Look Now (1973)

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • ABC Studios
      • Marvel Television
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      • 53m
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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