The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Story :-
So, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier just wrapped up its finale, and I’ve got some thoughts to share about the series as a whole. Let’s jump right in!
First off, let’s address the elephant in the room: WandaVision. That show set the bar pretty high with its intriguing storyline and unique format. It was a fresh and innovative concept that really resonated with audiences. So, naturally, expectations were sky-high for the follow-up, and, for me at least, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier didn’t quite meet them.
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 19 March 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Superhero |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Cast | Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Wyatt Russell, Erin Kellyman, Danny Ramirez, Georges St-Pierre, Adepero Oduye, Don Cheadle, Daniel Brühl, Emily VanCamp, Florence Kasumba, Julia Louis-Dreyfus |
| Director | Kari Skogland |
| Writer | Malcolm Spellman |
| Cinematography | P.J. Dillon |
| Music | Henry Jackman |
| Producer | Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nate Moore, Kari Skogland, Malcolm Spellman, Ariella Blejer, Dawn Kamoche |
| Production | Marvel Studios |
| Certificate | 13+ |
For those who might not know, TFATWS was actually supposed to air before WandaVision, but due to the pandemic, it got delayed. It seems like Marvel intended to start with something more familiar before diving into more experimental territory. Maybe if TFATWS had aired as originally planned, I would have appreciated its refreshing elements more. But as it stands, it felt like a bit of a step backward for the MCU.
The series picks up after the events of Avengers: Endgame, with the world still reeling from the aftermath of the Blip. The introduction of the Flag Smashers, an organization advocating for the return to the pre-Blip world order, sets the stage for our heroes, Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes, to step in and take action.
Now, onto my main gripe: the title characters often felt like the least interesting parts of their own show. The supporting cast frequently stole the spotlight, with two characters in particular standing out (I won’t spoil it for those who haven’t seen it yet, but let’s just say their initials are J.W and one of them likes the color purple). While Sam and Bucky weren’t necessarily bad, they felt underserved by the plot, especially Sam. His storyline didn’t really hit its stride until the later episodes, and even then, it felt somewhat weak compared to the rest of the series.
As for the overall plot, it had its moments of excitement, but the pacing felt off. The six-hour runtime seemed excessive, with many scenes feeling like they were just rehashing conversations we’d already seen. And while the action sequences were visually impressive, the editing left something to be desired, making them hard to follow at times.
On the plus side, the series did tackle some important themes, particularly around extremism and racial inequality. The exploration of whether the US would accept a black Captain America was particularly thought-provoking, even if some moments felt a bit heavy-handed.
In the end, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier had some interesting ideas, but they didn’t quite come together in a satisfying way. It felt more like a six-hour movie than a serialized story, and while it wasn’t bad per se, it did feel like it was missing something crucial.
That’s just my take on it, though. I’d love to hear what you all thought of the series!
