Winter Soldier seeking atonement for his many past sins? Check. Falcon struggling with the responsibility and implications of becoming Captain America? Check. An unconventional buddy show? Check. An examination of superheroes and the weight of systemic racism in the U.S.? Check. A new Captain America determined to measure up at any cost? Check. Scene stealing Dora Milaje? Check. An unknown and mysterious villain that might possibly be an already prominent character? Check. An unknown and mysterious potential villain that comes as a complete surprise? Check. A group of international freedom fighters/terrorists bent on accomplishing… something? Check. A family boat in need of repair? Check. Baron Zemo cutting a rug? Duh!
Stephen, Tim, and Jared dive into the first season of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and examine how well the show was able to juggle all of the ideas and plots in its brief six episode run.