Echoes

I'd consider myself a huge MCU Critic and nowadays most of there projects end up in huge generic cgi fights. Don't get this the wrong way: I really hope Hawkeye will end in a good action sequence (but in a way like the John Wick Movies did). This episode all in all showed me that there is a will. Good filmed fight scenes that are not getting massacred in the shell editing room. A brilliant chemistry between Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld is able to bring A lot of heartwarming moments and a good laugh. And all in all In would say I really have an good time with the first 3 epsiodes so far. Only minus: i think the plot should move maybe a bit faster but I'm definetly invested into finding out more and I'm looking forward to the next episode :D.

Hawkeye hits the half-way mark with its strongest episode so far. By sidelining Kate's family issues for a moment, all the best components established in the premiere are able to shine. Clint and Kate's dynamic continues to be a delight and gets even more room to develop as their feud with the Tracksuit Mafia deepens. While the light and goofy tone continues (as it rightfully should, as it's Hawkeye's festive-flavoured MO) complexity is offered by the addition of Maya and an admirable exploration of deafness. And with the addition of the MCU's best archery action sequence yet, Hawkeye is very much on target.

So many times, when a character gets their own show/movie, the character suddenly gets flattened and less interesting, such that the story happens around them, rather than that character remaining a compelling, fleshed-out catalyst. Loki and Black Panther are two prime examples.

But here we see Hawkeye, and the new antagonist and protagonist alike, all three getting appropriate depth, nuance, and narrative time. I say bravo, Hawkeye. And that opening sequence moved me just as much as UP's did.

And while the action sequences felt very made-for-TV, I loved them. The camera work, choreography, special effects and directorship all came together with such force and beauty. That alone makes me want to watch the episode again, and I can't remember the last time an action sequence made me say that.

Can't wait to see what happens with the mother, with pizza dog, with the mysterious uncle, and of course Natasha's sister.

Now this, THIS, is how you make a superhero TV episode. As far as superhero TV goes this is one of the best of all time. Absolute fantastic, and my hat and socks off to everyone involved.

Acting fantastic, even Hailee whom I have criticised a bit here show how great of an actress she is. Probably feeling more comfortable in the role. Directing stunningly done, camera work and CGi and action is just completely out of the park in another dimension. I was laughing and following with during the entire time. Pacing spot on. Such a fantastic delivery all throughout.

Maybe I am still high from seeing this, but I feel compelled to give this a 10/10. The only TV shows that have scored that high in my book the past few years before this is The Expanse and the fantastic Agents of Shield. That is how good this episode was.

Highly recommend this show (so far) and this episode is beyond great.

This episode is hilarious and Kate gets to blow a lot of $h!t up. Echo proves just how dangerous she can be and who is this "Uncle?" Is that who I think it is from DD? Sure sounded like him. This show keeps getting better and better! Best episode yet.