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Nov 17, 2017 · Crosshairs: Directed by Andy Goddard. With Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ben Barnes, Amber Rose Revah. Lewis struggles with the ramifications of his actions. Frank and Micro pursue another face from the past. Madani and Sam go bug hunting.
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Full Spoilers Following for Marvel’s The Punisher: “Crosshairs.” Make sure to keep up with all of our Marvel's The Punisher binge here.
An episode where Frank Castle doesn’t kill anyone is a rarity, but he managed to complete most of his mission without a single fatality. There’s a message in “Crosshairs” that deals with a bigger issue. The issue of senseless killing.
Some may say that Marvel’s The Punisher is the wrong show at the wrong time. Frank finds it easier to kill when he’s on a mission, but he doesn’t ignore that what he’s doing can have grave consequences.
The Punisher is more of a commentary on post-traumatic stress disorder than it is a superhero show. Can’t it be both? Well, maybe, but the stories surrounding Frank and the other former soldier's reentry into society has been fascinating. Who would have thought a Marvel Netflix series would delve so deeply into such a controversial topic. It’s a difficult matter to discuss, but the writers are doing an admirable job tackling these issues.
Another example of this is Lewis Walcott and his relationship with his father. While there are moments when his story feels detached from Frank’s, it’s still an engaging arc on its own. Lewis and his dad could have their own series. His story is that strong.
The conversation between Lewis and his dad was heartbreaking to watch. Using the Muhammad Ali fight as an allegory for how to live life was a compelling moment. Lewis’ dad was trying to use the legendary fighter’s story as an example of what his son should do, yet Lewis appears to be too far gone to make any sense of it. Taking back control of his life has a whole other meaning for Lewis.
Unlike Billy Russo or Agent Orange, Lewis isn’t being driven by greed or a lust for power. Again, the real issues of what it means to come home after a war aren’t the easiest to watch, but it’s an important story to tell, even in a fictionalized reality where the Iron Fist and Luke Cage exist. What is Lewis going to do with that pressure-cooker bomb?
When Stein said Madani reminded him of Castle, I couldn’t help but think about how good the ending of episode 4 (“Resupply”) was. It was one of the few times Madani was a part of the action. Even though Frank only spoke to her once, it was an exciting moment. Madani could be a great character if only she was given an opportunity to do so. When she’s around Frank, she great. Stein’s observation could be an indication of a possible team-up down the road.
Frank’s motivation for taking down his enemies continues to work in the show’s favor, but the villains still feel like cookie-cutter tropes pulled out of a bad 80’s action movie. Agent Orange hasn’t been developed well. Paul Schulze is a wonderful actor, but that cold stare can only get him so far.
“Crosshairs” is a mixed bag of everything The Punisher series does right, and what it gets wrong. Frank and David’s quest for redemption is enjoyable to watch, but many of the side characters get lost in the shuffle. Billy Russo shines, but Agent Orange is less effective as a compelling villain. Overall, this was another solid episode, but far from...
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Great action when David and Frank take the fight to Agent Orange.
David Griffin
Crosshairs is the seventh episode of the first season of the television series The Punisher. Lewis struggles with the ramifications of his actions. Frank and Micro pursue another face from the past. Madani and Sam go bug hunting. Washing away O'Connor's blood, Lewis Wilson drives back home...
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Nov 20, 2017 · recap: 'Crosshairs'. With the help of some smoke grenades, Frank raids a very eccentric dinner party and finally gets his enemy in his sights. We start this episode with Lewis, which means we ...
Nov 17, 2017 · Full Spoilers Following for Marvel’s The Punisher: “Crosshairs.” Make sure to keep up with all of our Marvel's The Punisher binge here.
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"Crosshairs" is the seventh season one episode of The Punisher. It was produced by ABC Studios, Marvel Television, and Bohemian Risk Productions. The episode was directed by Andy Goddard, from a script written by Bruce Marshall Romans.
