If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Marvel's The Punisher is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. The 2-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jon Bernthal's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Marvel's The Punisher is worth clearing space for. The plotting gives Marvel's The Punisher its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. A former Marine out to punish the criminals responsible for his family's murder finds himself ensnared in a military conspiracy. Jon Bernthal and Ben Barnes lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. Across 2 seasons (2017–2019), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The plot mechanics of Marvel's The Punisher never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Marvel's The Punisher will keep you hooked. If you have already watched Arrow, Marvel's The Punisher is a natural next step. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Watch Jon Bernthal work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Marvel's The Punisher was cancelled in 2019, created by Steve Lightfoot — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.