Why Netflix’s ‘Daredevil’ Finally Got the Punisher Right

7. He’s All Military

The Punisher is not DEA, and he is not a cop. The Punisher honed his skills in the harshest environs on the planet, doing dirt for Uncle Sam and fighting for his very life. His entire skill set was forged in the heat of battle and molded from a combination of fear and necessity. Frank Castle was very, very good at what he did, but part of the reason for that was his strict devotion to military tactics. He follows the rules of engagement to the letter, pulling his street tactics from the great generals of old. This is not a man who just fell into a job. He’s someone who latched onto a set of principles at a time when he needed a lifeline. Now that he’s on his crusade, those same rules have become a guideline once more.