Great episode. Surprised by the cinematography. Very naturalistic.

Only about 10 minutes in but I am impressed on falcons body count so far.

What a fantastic first episode. I honestly was expecting this to be nothing more than a buddy cop action from start to finish giving that it’s only 6 eps, but I’m glad that this took more of a dramatic approach. Glad they got the action scene out of the way at the beginning, although I loved it, it was perfect to draw you in and then slow the brakes so we can really see the character moments for Sam and Bucky.

This is only solidifying for me that long form storytelling is the way to go for these comic book properties. Now we have time to explore both Sam and Bucky without it feeling too forced or that they were just Cap’s sidekicks/objectives at times. That therapy scene for Bucky and crossing names off the list to make amends in a more violent way to then seeing how he makes amends with those who he affected in a more peaceful way as an atonement is just so damn good.

And also seeing how Sam’s treatment as not only an Avenger (who we’re now seeing are almost nothing more than mascots and superheroes even in the world that they’re in) but as being taken advantage of in the military that didn’t even consult him on the new Captain America. Damn there is so much good here and those are only a few things from this.

I’m all in now. I wasn’t expecting much from this show except for some excitement, but those character moments and story has me fully invested for what’s to come!

Yeah, top marks for the way they introduced Sam.