MARVEL's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Official Thread

[AnonymityX1000]

Was very whelmed by this first episode. There was a metric ton of set up which is to be expected for the first episode of a series but some of the stuff they spent time on just had me like .

Not sure why we needed to go into the economic troubles of the Wilson Family. I also want to know why they turned Sam Wilson into the son of Bubba Gump instead of being the Harlem born and raised son of a preacher like he is in the comics? Was this established in earlier movies or was this something that came from this show?
Anyway all of that seemed unnecessary.

I did like the idea of Bucky going about making amends to people he wronged in a way that no therapist would ever advise.

The opening rescue mission was well done and it was cool seeing Batroc the Leaper again.

Also what type of lame ass politician decided to pick this dude to be their new Captain America though?

It's like he is the white version of this under that mask.

I believe the whole Louisiana Shrimp boat back story is Anthony Mackie's similar back story that's why. He's from New Orleans.

 

[Ziggiy]

Was very whelmed by this first episode. There was a metric ton of set up which is to be expected for the first episode of a series but some of the stuff they spent time on just had me like .

Not sure why we needed to go into the economic troubles of the Wilson Family. I also want to know why they turned Sam Wilson into the son of Bubba Gump instead of being the Harlem born and raised son of a preacher like he is in the comics? Was this established in earlier movies or was this something that came from this show?
Anyway all of that seemed unnecessary.

I did like the idea of Bucky going about making amends to people he wronged in a way that no therapist would ever advise.

The opening rescue mission was well done and it was cool seeing Batroc the Leaper again.

Also what type of lame ass politician decided to pick this dude to be their new Captain America though?

It's like he is the white version of this under that mask.

Probably to distinguish Sam from Luke Cage.

 

[Luke Cage]

Was very whelmed by this first episode. There was a metric ton of set up which is to be expected for the first episode of a series but some of the stuff they spent time on just had me like .

Not sure why we needed to go into the economic troubles of the Wilson Family. I also want to know why they turned Sam Wilson into the son of Bubba Gump instead of being the Harlem born and raised son of a preacher like he is in the comics? Was this established in earlier movies or was this something that came from this show?
Anyway all of that seemed unnecessary.

I did like the idea of Bucky going about making amends to people he wronged in a way that no therapist would ever advise.

The opening rescue mission was well done and it was cool seeing Batroc the Leaper again.

Also what type of lame ass politician decided to pick this dude to be their new Captain America though?

It's like he is the white version of this under that mask.

He got picked because of nepotism.
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn are his parents.
Kate Hudson is his sister. Dad already worked in the MCU, Dude probably didn't have to audition.

 

[Luke Cage]

Probably to distinguish Sam from Luke Cage.

actually good point, although Luke Cage isn't technically canon to the MCU. not sure if they plan to either

 

[Jello Biafra]

Probably to distinguish Sam from Luke Cage.

Luke Cage doesn't exist in the MCU.

 

[AnonymityX1000]

Quick takeaways:

- I love how understated yet real the violence is. I mean if you've seen people get shot for real you know it ain't movie effects, a lot of times it's not nearly as dramatic. This is a good way to do it in the MCU. Not a bunch of focus on the gore but I had fun keeping a body count, them nikkas in the helicopter? DIGGITY DEAD

- I loved how they didn't make it a big deal about Rhodey, made me smile seeing them together because I don't remember them having much screen time together. This isn't a 'black' show but between their camaraderie and his sister, who is beautiful btw, I feel at home already.

- I love how we have shifted from world bend, world ending scenarios with cosmic threats to coming back down to earth, caring about one person so intensely, like some old man who lost a child. This is an Marvel movie, but how different/less believable can this really be than something like Bad Boys or Lethal Weapon? The quality of this first episode shows a lot of potential for what can be done with Marvel in the realm of TV.

I'm loving the character development of lesser characters. It's the best way to integrate these shows and movies. Just giving back story and really relatable plots makes it so in the movies you can skip all that and just stick to the plot.

 

[Ziggiy]

actually good point, although Luke Cage isn't technically canon to the MCU. not sure if they plan to either

Oh i’m 100% sure Luke Cage will in the MCU in some capacity. Whether it be movies or a new Disney Plus series he’ll be in there in the coming years.

 

[Jello Biafra]

He got picked because of nepotism.
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn are his parents.
Kate Hudson is his sister. Dad already worked in the MCU, Dude probably didn't have to audition.

Holy shyt! That's Wyatt Russell as US Agent?

I had no idea.

 

[MikelArteta]

He was gone for 5 years cuz of the "blip"

still im sure he had some bitcoin sitting there

 

[Trapperman Dave]

Thread is boring so im guessing that's the tone of the show so far?

Not excited to watch this like I was for Wanda Vision

Nah not boring at all mackie solid and the chemistry with his sister is good

 

[Jello Biafra]

actually good point, although Luke Cage isn't technically canon to the MCU. not sure if they plan to either

Comic book Luke Cage's daddy was a cop though. They made his pop a preacher in the TV show for whatever reason.

 

[SunZoo]

Not sure why we needed to go into the economic troubles of the Wilson Family.

Because a lot of people are financially hurting right now, good way to ground the show and empathize with the audience. Also world building by revealing a little more about an aspect of the MCU people have wondered about....how do they get paid?

Like when Vision cop'd that house for Wanda I remember people going, where this nikka get money from?



Another way to show the absence of Ironman..

I also want to know why they turned Sam Wilson into the son of Bubba Gump instead of being the Harlem born and raised son of a preacher like he is in the comics? Was this established in earlier movies or was this something that came from this show?
Anyway all of that seemed unnecessary.

Considering that they knew they were getting Luke Cage back, having two super hero preacher kids from Harlem might be a bit redundant. I would HOPE they took that into consideration with making such a change.

 

[SunZoo]

Oh i’m 100% sure Luke Cage will in the MCU in some capacity. Whether it be movies or a new Disney Plus series he’ll be in there in the coming years.

Hand him off to Spike Lee since he wants in on Marvel.

New Jack City with super powers

 

[Luke Cage]

Holy shyt! That's Wyatt Russell as US Agent?

I had no idea.

yep thats him

 

[MikelArteta]

sam needs a gofundme

i saved the earth can you help me save this boat