Several series stars, including lead Jon Bernthal, have responded to Eminem's diss of Netflix and show of support for their show.
UPDATED: 2/21/19 11:10 PM
Several stars from "The Punisher," including titular lead Jon Bernthal, have responded to Eminem's support of their show, and his calling out the network that canceled it. Bernthal wrote that he was "honored" Eminem watched the show, adding, "You are the king."
A couple of his fellow stars chimed in as well. Amber Rose Reva, who has portrayed Dinah Madani since the first episode, was clearly very excited about Em's tweet, comparing it to the feeling when you have your first child. Meanwhile, Floriana Lima, who joined the show for its second season, was thrilled to see Em standing up for her friends.
Dear Em. Honored you watch brother. 💀. You are the King. https://t.co/vcZcEoUF57
@jonnybernthal
I guess this means @Eminem watches our show. I imagine this is that same feeling as when you have your first child. https://t.co/UNJWbfGzQD
@AmberRoseRevah
Well now...the real Slim Shady JUST stood up my friends
@florianalima
🤯
Thank you @eminem https://t.co/FQHvv7WYKs
PREVIOUSLY
Eminem is throwing some Slim Shady at Netflix after the streaming service canceled Marvel TV series "The Punisher."
THR reported Monday morning that both the bloody vigilante series and "Jessica Jones" have been canceled by Netflix. The sad news followed the previous cancellations of "Daredevil," "Iron Fist," "Luke Cage" and "The Defenders." Like many fans, Eminem was not happy about the "The Punisher" getting the ax.
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View Story"DEAR @NETFLIX, REGARDING YOUR CANCELLATION OF THE PUNISHER, YOU ARE BLOWING IT!! SINCERELY, MARSHALL," the rapper tweeted Thursday.
It's no secret that Eminem is passionate about things he likes or doesn't like, so multiple followers expressed the hope he would release a Netflix diss track. Other fans suggested that Eminem himself star as The Punisher.
Netflix confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter. See the full statement below:
Marvel's The Punisher will not return for a third season on Netflix. Showrunner Steve Lightfoot, the terrific crew, and exceptional cast including star Jon Bernthal, delivered an acclaimed and compelling series for fans, and we are proud to showcase their work on Netflix for years to come.
In addition, in reviewing our Marvel programming, we have decided that the upcoming third season will also be the final season for Marvel's 'Jessica Jones.' We are grateful to showrunner Melissa Rosenberg, star Krysten Ritter and the entire cast and crew for three incredible seasons of this groundbreaking series, which was recognized by the Peabody Awards among many others. We are grateful to Marvel for five years of our fruitful partnership and thank the passionate fans who have followed these series from the beginning.
Actor Jon Bernthal, who played Frank Castle a.k.a The Punisher throughout the show's entirety, took to Instagram to say goodbye to his character.
"To all who have served. All who know loss," he captioned an image of Frank Castle. "All who love and understand Frank and his pain. It has been an honor to walk in his boots. I'm endlessly grateful to the comic fans and the men and women of the Armed Services and law enforcement community who Frank means so much to. Thank you to the USMC and all the wonderful soldiers who trained me. Go Hard. Be safe."
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Both "Jessica Jones" and "The Punisher's" cancellations became trending topics on Twitter Monday. Although some fans wrote that they sensed the bad news was coming, it hurt nonetheless.
"F--k everyone," a fan wrote. "Frank Castle and Jessica Jones deserve better than this." Another added, "netflix really cancelled the punisher and jessica jones, im never gonna see karen page, frank castle, and jessica again."
However, a person did suggest a valid idea as to where the canceled Marvel shows could be revived and it's not Disney's new streaming service dropping later this year, but Netflix's rival Hulu. The fan tweeted, "@hulu when are you guys going to pick up daredevil, punisher, jessica jones, luke cage and iron fist you could really make money let me come into your offices and make a business proposal to you."
See how fans are mourning the Marvel TV show purge below.
me: *knows jessica jones will be cancelled*
@deanoruoutsold
jessica jones: *is cancelled*
me: pic.twitter.com/oU0p3tvQOU
Rip Punisher and Jessica Jones #netflix pic.twitter.com/3YLAVF575Q
@Bosslogic
.@hulu when are you guys going to pick up daredevil, punisher, jessica jones, luke cage and iron fist you could really make money let me come into your offices and make a business proposal to you
@agentsnadeem
*Netflix cancels Iron fist, Luke cage and Daredevil*
@DirectedBy_Jrod
Me: they're probably going to cancel Jessica Jones and Punisher next.
*Netflix cancels Jessica Jones and Punisher*
Me: pic.twitter.com/UrpmwoMKGM
STOP THEY DID NOT CANCEL JESSICA JONES THIS CANT BE THE LAST SEASON IM pic.twitter.com/rMrLdPX85y
@BlGLITTLELlES
netlflix canceled jessica jones pic.twitter.com/JPJpYnz5y0
@morcax
Fuck everyone
@IR0NSPIDEY
Frank Castle and Jessica Jones deserve better than this pic.twitter.com/pfQQatmfKI
So Jessica Jones and The Punisher are cancelled. pic.twitter.com/KCz8Dl6NB8
@stevcrogvrs
netflix really cancelled the punisher and jessica jones, im never gonna see karen page, frank castle, and jessica again
@karenscastles
pic.twitter.com/js5YYLcVT1
Netflix just cancelled Punisher and Jessica Jones. Daredevil knows how I feel pic.twitter.com/8u5qO0nkBO
@Cianprime1
jessica jones got cancelled pic.twitter.com/kaPOR6UqXa
@karashaught
so netflix really out here cancelling Jessica Jones? What the actual fuck???? #jessicajones pic.twitter.com/50Rj7WXsqt
@nadslay
daredevil, jessica jones, agent carter.... marvel are really canceling their best tv shows pic.twitter.com/ddHx6j1c2v
@allnightlmj
JDJDD WTF NETFLIX JUST CANCELLED JESSICA JONES AND THE PUNISHER WHAT IS HAPPENING pic.twitter.com/XKJK5LIAeV
@whocolemxn
NOT JESSICA JONES HOW DARE YOU @NETFLIX pic.twitter.com/8Xb6465Dqt
@Fantaskatic
Goodbye, Jessica Jones. 😔 pic.twitter.com/JaudzePtph
@marveldaiIy
so netflix cancelled the punisher pic.twitter.com/tlZEWLXr3l
@punisherdevils
they fucking cancelled jessica jones.... pic.twitter.com/0KF3eEK98w
@curvedarabian
Netflix canceled Jessica Jones. I knew this was coming, but I'm still in mourning. pic.twitter.com/mXCXDzjQnE
@youhaveapizza
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