Bold, exciting, and constantly surprising are just a few of why The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is a miniseries worthy enough to continue the Captain America franchise.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier are a mismatched duo who team up for a global adventure that will test their survival skills — as well as their patience.
Rich with intrigue, the themes of the show play off each other flawlessly and through characters that are charming, likable, unique, and interesting throughout each episode. It’s a story about overcoming trauma, terrorism, and its beginnings, and the harmful effects propaganda can deliver. All of these things work their way naturally into the Captain America canon and never feels forced. Sam and Bucky finally get their chance to shine and prove themselves as tactful, well-rounded leading men capable of continuing/maintaining Captain America’s legacy without Steve. Steve may be gone, but you can still feel his presence within these two characters.
Even with some questionable CGI at times, the action is a faced-paced rollercoaster of blockbuster thrills that will easily delight diehard Marvel fans. But like a normal Marvel adventure, except for Wandision, the show does bite off more than it can chew and the result is a wildly fun but ultimately rushed finale. Some questions are left unanswered and a few new characters are kept mysterious.
All of these should be answered in the recently announced Captain America 4 with Anthony Mackie returning as Sam Wilson, now officially the new Captain America. Marvel hasn’t let us down before, right?
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier keeps its focus and where it should be: Sam and Bucky. This show shows how truly human these characters are despite being superheroes. Overall, I’m deeply satisfied with this show. Its style and emotional weight stay true to the Captain America films. Regardless of its flaws, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier stands proudly with their cinematic predecessors.
