WHY HAWKEYE SEASON 1 IS WORTH WATCHING (REVIEW)

While most of Marvel Studios’ recent affairs have been grand in scale, Hawkeye came out of the left-field with a more grounded and small-scale story and it knocked it out of the park. There is no Multiverse to worry about or otherworldly mystical dimensions, just Clint trying to clean up his mess in time to get back to his family for the holidays. This mess is caused by none other than Kate Bishop, played by newcomer Hailee Steinfeld, whose expert archer immediately felt at home in the MCU.

CLINT BARTON & HIS JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF


Clint Barton has been around in the MCU for a decade now. Ten years later, fans are finally getting a solo project for the beloved archer. Not only that but one that significantly adds to the character, helping fans genuinely understand and connect with him in new and exciting ways.

Part of Hawkeye’s journey in this show was dealing with his violent history during The Blip as Ronin, something which easily could have been breezed over. Thankfully, that’s not the direction his story took.

That trauma helped deepen the hero, who fans have known for so long, but with Hawkeye’s help, it feels like the friend is now family.

His time as Ronin wasn’t the only thing Barton was trying to atone for; there was also the matter of Natasha Romanoff’s sacrifice and how he felt unworthy of such a choice.

The show did a perfect job at exploring not only his deep connection to Natasha but also the grief that he has been hopelessly navigating. Hopefully, his ability to let another partner into his life and make amends with someone just as deep in grief will help him keep afloat.

When it came to remembering Black Widow, the show picked the perfect musical cues for the moments to land and there are several examples of this, one of them being the call back to Vormir as Clint is telling Kate.

KATE BISHOP, THE NEWLY MINTED HAWK


Hailee Steinfeld did an incredible job bringing Kate Bishop to life and immediately provided an engaging performance as a new MCU mainstay.
Having her be a big fan of Hawkeye was initially questioned by some fans, but in the end, it worked out well. It gave Kate an excellent foundation for why she is who she is—and it’s all thanks to seeing a regular human fight aliens with a stick and string.

Even better is how perfectly that played into the recurring themes of Clint not feeling like he’s worthy of being a role model; yet who was once considered the most useless Avenger by many has now been shaped into the linchpin of a new Marvel legend.

That opening scene of the season was the perfect way to introduce Kate to not only the show but the world. It told audiences much about how the character ticks in such a short span of time.

As a new Marvel superhero, Kate also has to have a suit—which she already nailed while on the archery team. So it’s a great touch to take that steadfastness and use it to develop new suits for both Hawkeye and herself. After all, partners have to match.

THE HAWKEYES DOUBLE UP


While the two archers are great on their own, the partnership that was born is what drove everything forward.

The dynamic between the duo was flawless. Barton’s matter-of-fact attitude and dry humor paired with Kate’s bubbly personality and inquisitiveness made for fantastic entertainment every time they shared time on the screen.

While Clint wants out of the game, Kate wants in more than anything, especially after meeting her hero. This stark difference helps build both characters toward betterment in a satisfyingly organic way. They’re perfect for each other even if just one of them knows it, if only partially.

There were plenty of little moments that made it all the better, such as Kate transcribing Clint’s son’s words over the phone or her bringing Christmas to him these were fantastic scenes that helped strengthen their foundation.

YELENA'S VENGEANCE TAKES AIM


Fans knew Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova was going to show up ever since the post-credits sequence of Black Widow, where Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Val assigned her to kill Clint Barton himself. It was a point that fans were excited to happen, and while it didn't occur until the fifth entry, it was certainly worth the wait.

The biggest question on everyone’s mind was if Yelena survived the Snap, a question immediately answered after her rooftop brawl. It was a heartbreaking scene, one that also gave some context as to why Yelena is doing mercenary work.

The heart of her story still belonged to Nat, whose death, in her mind, was entirely Clint’s fault. The two didn’t cross paths again until the finale of Hawkeye, but when they did, it provided some great closure—and may have
started one of the more complicated MCU dynamics in the future.

Dynamics with Yelena seem to always work out, though, as the show introduced a team-up that fans immediately started to rave about: the new Black Widow and Kate Bishop.

THE LOVABLE & IDIOTIC TRACKSUITS



The Tracksuit Mafia was all it needed to be a fun group of disposable goons. The group provided plenty of laughs, and the dynamics between the core players in the organization were solid.

One of those higher ups was Fra Free’s Kazi, whose character is starkly different from his comic counterpart. Is that bad? Not necessarily, but at the same time, the show’s attempt to give him depth didn’t ultimately land.


THE FAT MAN RETURNS



It was fantastic to see Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk once again. It’s been a long time since the character was last seen on Netflix's Daredevil, and fans never knew if they’d see him again.

Well, now he’s back, and the big man’s gained some mass—and strength. He also happens to be targeting an Avenger this time around.

While there’s no face-to-face between Hawkeye and Fisk, the Kingpin does go up against his partner. The scene was a great way to introduce his newfound durability and strength, successfully showing that not only is he a master behind the scenes but also fully capable in a fight.

As exciting as it is to have him back, there’s no question about it: he needed more time. A quick introduction in an already busy finale was not enough to effectively set Fisk up in the way the show needed.

He was rushed in, and it felt that way; provided one gets past the initial excitement of seeing D’Onofrio back in his white suit. It's something that'll likely be smoothed over in the future, but it’s a shame he couldn't have gotten screen time a few episodes earlier.

MY PERSONAL OPINION ON THE MOVIE AND WHY I RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE

This series is really more than anyone expect. It really gave us a Christmas vibe. Hailee Steinfeld and Jeremy Renner nailed it. This show delivering exactly what Hawkeye deserve. I really really enjoyed this series and it exposed Hawkeye character very well and set up Kate Bishop as new Hawkeye. Some peoples are just hating it for mid credit scene is not fair. I think this series show normal people can be a superhero really loved it. Hawkeye gets respect in this series. What i like about this show was how likable the cast was, Kate and Yelena were amazing in every scene they were in, Kate and Hawkeye had amazing chemistry throughout the show. Even jack by the end was a really entertaining. This show got better with every episode. I actually preferred the start where Hawkeye didn't want to be there, It gave a much more complex and relatable performance by Jeremy Renner. I want to see more of Clint because i still feel like there's a lot for him to do in the MCU. And, I loved Vincent D’Onofrio's acting as Kingpin, Can't wait to see him again and I wanna see more of Kate and Yelena, Damn they both are too good together in this series also i liked the technical aspects of the series.

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