I agree. All superhero shows without superheroes leave a little to be desired. All of them. The one superhero show without superheroes... But does that really mean it's impossible for someone to get it right? And is it really that fair to deem a show shit after two decent episodes?
Scanning around and going back into memory there have been a few comic/superhero shows without superheroes (which I will define as anybody without powers above and beyond the average human with possible further exceptions if it is a weaker power like "ability to detect evil" as in the case of something like night man -- this does mean "seriously highly trained" people do not count as well, iron man (barring things like extremis) does count though). The list of pilots, minor network small runs, cartoons/one of animated shows and more is not inconsiderable. Add in things that blur lines a bit (there were a few in the 80's and 90's).
On the other hand I do like the Punisher, enjoyed some of the CW fare where this sort of thing is a staple and have yet to see this so I am not holding out that something reasonable might come of it.