"Iron Fist" will seek redemption in fan and critic eyes when "The Defenders" rolls around, the ensemble series with more critically-acclaimed "Daredevil," "Jessica Jones," and "Luke Cage." "The Punisher" will be first in line to follow their team-up. According to series lead and titular anti-hero Jon Bernthal, the Punisher series will not be influenced by the negativity surrounding Iron Fist. ?For me, with all due respect, it?s not about reviewers,? Bernthal said.