How does Jon Bernthal and Friends feel about Netflix’s Cancellation of Punisher?

Apr 22, 2019

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I’m still sad over the cancellation of Marvel’s The Punisher after 2 short, but sweet seasons still streaming on Netflix at this time. A lot of people are feeling the same way. They’re still upset over Netflix’s cancellation of Daredevil as well. This prompted the formation of the #SaveDaredevil campaign which is still in full swing and are gaining a whole lot of support from scores of people worldwide. We all want Daredevil and Punisher back with new Seasons, same cast and crew, writers, producers, and musicians that made the shows a phenomenal success.

Jon Bernthal, the definitive Punisher, along with Jason R Moore (Curtis Hoyle) and Josh Stewart (Mad Preacher John Pilgrim) are not very happy about the cancellations, either. But they are taking this in stride and has no hard feelings for Netflix’s decision to cancel the shows. Talking to a group of people at last weekend’s Fan Fest Chicago event, Jon (The Punisher), Josh, and Jason talked about how they are taking all this in stride.

“The way this business is, you fall in love with something, and they take it from you. You know what I mean? So it’s just the nature of it, it’s the cycle of it. It sucks, but what can you do?”
Josh Stewart

A lot of people feel exactly what Josh feels. It totally sucks when Netflix decides to axe incredibly popular shows such as the remake of One Day at a Time and all the Defender and Punisher shows while keeping junk shows on the air such as Friends.

“I think that’s right. I think in this business, you gotta be grateful for what you got, that you had the opportunity to do it, you had an opportunity to work with people you love and respect. And you gotta kinda leave it at that. A lot of these decisions about what goes out there, those decisions happen in rooms that we’re definitely not invited to [laughs]. And the cool thing about the way stuff is now, it’s not going anywhere, it’s right there on Netflix. It’s there forever.”
Jon Bernthal

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As Dr. Seuss would say, “Don’t be sad that it’s over, be happy that it happened.” So true. We should be happy that Marvel Studios have overcome odds to create a series of Emmy-Award worthy shows of high quality entertainment made exclusively for online streaming entertainment such as Daredevil, The Punisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. But we are still sad that the shows are canceled, but that doesn’t mean they should be canceled forever.

Hulu has stated that they will pick up either a few or all 5 former Netflix shows and renew each of them for new seasons. There is a good chance that Disney+ will pick up the Defender shows, too. Just as they did with The Simpsons when they bought the rights to 21st Century Fox not too long ago. Other streaming and cable TV networks should take up the offer, as well.

Meanwhile, I will continue to create Punisher Harp Art through drawings and photos and post them on this site along with Facebook (www.facebook.com/franksharpzone), Twitter (@franksharpzone), Instagram (@OwossoHarpist), Pinterest (pinterest.com/owossoharplady/the-punisher-my-gun-my-harp-and-me/), and Tumblr (franksharpzone.tumblr.com).

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Sherry Konkus lives in Owosso, MI. She is the proud owner of the Camac Athena EX Concert Grand Harp named “Grover” and Camac Mademoiselle named “Ernie.” She’s also the proud author of The Punisher Harp Zone. Sherry is the one who came up with the idea of portraying The Punisher from Marvel Comics as the punishing harpist who plays the harp in memory of his family who was killed by the mob years ago.

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Why does The Punisher play the harp?

It’s easy to imagine The Punisher shooting up criminal hideouts and blowing off the heads of thugs and mob bosses as the ultimate punishment for their crimes. But it’s hard to imagine (and believe) that there is also very gentle side to The Punisher no one knows about except for The Defenders (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist), Microchip (aka David Linus Liberman), and Spider-man (aka Peter Parker) who actually saw and became amazed at him doing something no one has ever thought he could do with his violent hands– play the harp. A gentle stringed musical instrument no one could ever believe that The Punisher would have such talent and ability to use his otherwise destructive hands to gently and tenderly pluck and caress its strings.

Indeed, it’s very hard to imagine and believe that the Punisher’s violent hands that brake bones, strangle necks, and punch out guts are the very same hands that softly and tenderly pluck, caress, and gracefully sweep across the strings of the harp.

Why does he do it, you asked? Because Frank is doing this in memory of his family whom he communes with through songs, poems, and prayers as he gracefully wave his battle-scarred arms and hands across the strings to fill his private family shrine with harp music that moves The Punisher to joyful tears.

Where did the Idea of The Punisher and his Harp come from?

It’s a concept I, Sherry Konkus made up myself. It combines my new found obsession with The Punisher that I had since 2014 and my life long love for the harp. It is the very best concept I ever made. This is my version of The Punisher from Marvel Comics who is portrayed by me as the punishing harpist who plays the harp in memory of his late family who got killed by a criminal mob years ago and whenever he needs a break from waging a one man war against organized crime.

The Punisher was created by Gerry Conway with the help of artists John Romita, Sr. and Ross Andru. His name coined by Stan Lee. The Punisher is owned and trademarked by MARVEL.

The idea, concept, and inspiration behind The Punisher’s portrayal as The Punishing Harpist who plays the harp in memory of his family is in fact my own. Sweetest. Idea. Ever.

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