If anything, the PTSD soldier's story contributed something to Curtis' story rather than the Punisher's story. A real life parallel is not enough to justify its placement in my opinion. I am open to receiving a PM on further information regarding the matter.

Curtis was too much of a side character for me to accept a subplot for him that ties into the main plot.

Dinah Madani felt like Misty Knight 2 in my opinion. A cop who is ultimately on the same side, but who wants to arrest the protagonist and put them through the legal system. She also seems to have the ability to visualize a crime scene.

Where did the continuity fit relative to Defenders? I expected a Daredevil cameo if Karen Page was going to get tied to the plot in that particular manner.

I do not have strong feelings about Claire Temple, but I am glad she did not make an appearance. She just does not fit in with the Punisher's story, and her personality would lead to a clash between the two of them.