The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

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Season 1
  • Network: Disney+
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 19, 2021
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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  1. i
    Reviewed by: Emily Baker
    Dec 3, 2021
    60
    The Falcon and the Winter Soldier looks as though it will play out as a fine, straightforward action series. But no Marvel output can exist in a vacuum and so far, with its by-numbers action sequences and troubled hero narratives, it’s a little unimaginative.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Nick de Semlyen
    Sep 20, 2021
    60
    Once it gets its heroes together it starts to feel more confident, and interesting issues are touched upon, but so far it’s just a little routine.
  3. The Independent
    Reviewed by: Adam White
    Mar 18, 2021
    60
    For MCU die-hards, there will naturally be much to enjoy in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, but the show doesn’t immediately declare that it’s doing anything that interesting either.
  5. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Mar 18, 2021
    60
    This table-setting opener has oodles of potential. But, in a departure from Marvel’s recent track record, it fails to set the world alight.
  6. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Benjamin Lee
    Mar 18, 2021
    60
    The balance isn’t quite figured out yet but there’s enough here to suggest that it’ll get there, a show that’s flying low but could ultimately soar.
  7. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Mar 18, 2021
    58
    It’s stocked with action scenes, instead of sitcom homages, and while twists and turns will certainly be a part of the six-episode rollout, this isn’t a mystery box show. It’s a buddy flick, mostly running on autopilot.
  8. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Nick Allen
    Mar 18, 2021
    50
    The series has so much inherent potential to be a breakthrough moment for action storytelling, so long as it leans more into the unique skills of its nimble characters, and not just what makes them flashy in short bursts.

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#88 Best TV Season of 2021
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#6 Most Discussed TV Season of 2021

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 268 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 143 out of 268
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 268
  3. Negative: 79 out of 268
  1. Gogo1210
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing start for this series I cannot wait to see how this unfolds
  2. bertobellamy
    Mar 19, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Well, the first episode was quite dull. Sure, the initial sequence was intense, but then it all went downhill. Do we need to see an Avenger going to the bank to ask for a loan? Although we already know these characters, there wasn't any hook to keep thinking about the show, unlike 'Wandavision' some weeks ago. I never stop watching a series, but I don't know if this one will deliver.… Full Review »
  3. LaurentV
    Mar 19, 2021
    8
    Probably too early to review/rate, but a strong start out of the gate! Great SFX and action. Filling out the background on Sam and BuckyProbably too early to review/rate, but a strong start out of the gate! Great SFX and action. Filling out the background on Sam and Bucky with skill. The potential is there!

    (I had a dark trepidation the show would give me the history of TV game shows or some such hog snot. When it didn't follow the path of "Wandavision", my joy sparked high and bright)    … Full Review »
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