Hawkeye

Did someone new direct or write the last episode. There's this big reveal, and then basically goes to comic relief. There's a big build up then Disney steps in and goes rates G for the last episodes.

This has been really fun so far. I was not a fan of Renner or Steinfeld, but they are winning me over. All of the Marvel shows have been able to draw me in, whether I was looking forward to them or not. What I'm waiting to see is if this is one that will be worth watching back again. But I definitely want to see how it all turns out out, and I am very interested in where Kate and Yelena go from here.

Starts off good, gets pretty awesome, and finishes with a beastly finale. Some of the supporting characters steal the show. And there is some major acting talent with a multiple great performances, especially by Renner.

The action is mostly well-done, as is the humor. They do a great job of juggling multiple storylines. And there is a surprising amount of emotionally powerful moments.

Oh and if one thing is for sure, the Rogers musical is one of the funniest things ever, trust a bro.

(3 viewings, 12/22/2021, 10/21/2022, 12/28/2023)

Hawkeye by itself might not be at first glance a character to base a show on before so many other choices. However given a large library of comicbook stories, he definitely could be given depth and a good story woven with interesting characters.

This is not really centered around Hawkeye. It is split between too often overreacting Kate, who it sometimes seems finds people suspicious at a drop of a hat, and always tired and worn Clint. Both are very much stereotypical characters here, a semi-grumpy combat worn hero and a tag-along newbie, who marvels at him and annoys him with "witty" quips as they being finding mutual appreciation and respect. Yeah, nothing very original here in any aspect.

Neither is the story. Jack is charismatic and entertaining character played by a good actor however I think we've all seen our share of duplicitous partners and kids who notice things first.

All in all its pretty predictable and all wrapped in a politically correct and woke Disney packaging. It is not bad but neither is it great or original. It is average but I suppose also entertaining for a watch on your couch in these winter months, cuddled under a warm blanket with something to eat or drink, as it gently snows outside.

Just finished the first two episodes (I seriously dislike episodic releases, I will probably wait until the whole season drops before I watch the rest). Initial impressions - interesting characters, great chemistry between Clint and Kate (they are perfect foils for each other), great fight scenes (they've given Kate the Black Widow's signature move). Lots of action. Lots of fun. Love the dog. Based on the first two episodes, I'm giving this series an 8 (great) out of 10. {Superhero Action Adventure}