Season 2 of Netflix's Marvel Cinematic Universe original series The Punisher is weeks away from premiering and the premium streaming service has released its first promo teaser for the upcoming season.The short clip takes place entirely in a dive bar with an unseen Frank Castle setting fire to the presidential pardon he received at the end of the first season for stopping Billy Russo and his associates. As Castle departs, the ashes of the pardon form the familiar Punisher skull logo. The clip has been tweeted by Netflix's official account for the series below:RELATED: The Punisher Star Jon Bernthal Reveals Frank Castle's Season 2 Struggle

Judging by the promo clip, even a full, unconditional pardon won't be enough to keep Frank Castle out of a life of war.

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Arriving on Netflix in January, The Punisher Season 2 stars Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, Ben Barnes as Billy Russo, Amber Rose Revah as Dinah Madani, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Jason R. Moore as Curtis Hoyle, Josh Stewart as John Pilgrim, Floriana Lima as Krista Dumont and Giorgia Whigham as Amy Bendix.