A much action heavier episode then the prior outings, but now that we are into the full swing of things we can really let loose. The Fraction/Aja influences are still on display, maybe now more then ever, as Kate and Clint's banter is almost directly taken from the pages here mixed in with a clear adherence to it's tone and themes. Kate's naive yet optimistic outlook on life and superheroism contrasts directly with Clint's world-weary, cynical viewpoints, and seeing that dynamic in full swing here is clearly the highlight. Or at least, a highlight, as this episode has much to adore beyond that.
Of course the action scenes are among them, continuing Phase 4's trend of having much stronger action then prior Phases (with maybe the exception of Loki, but that didn't focus on action as much and was pretty much stellar otherwise). Echo's introduction is a standout as well and I love what they are doing with her character thematically - having her be a direct foil to Clint is an inspired choice. And the emotional stuff worked as well despite the lighthearted tone of the rest of the show, with Clint's talk to his son being one of my favourite scenes of the entire show thus far. Another stellar episode for a show, and Phase, that keeps on delivering the goods.
Review by LegionWrexBlockedParent2021-12-01T21:43:59Z
A much action heavier episode then the prior outings, but now that we are into the full swing of things we can really let loose. The Fraction/Aja influences are still on display, maybe now more then ever, as Kate and Clint's banter is almost directly taken from the pages here mixed in with a clear adherence to it's tone and themes. Kate's naive yet optimistic outlook on life and superheroism contrasts directly with Clint's world-weary, cynical viewpoints, and seeing that dynamic in full swing here is clearly the highlight. Or at least, a highlight, as this episode has much to adore beyond that.
Of course the action scenes are among them, continuing Phase 4's trend of having much stronger action then prior Phases (with maybe the exception of Loki, but that didn't focus on action as much and was pretty much stellar otherwise). Echo's introduction is a standout as well and I love what they are doing with her character thematically - having her be a direct foil to Clint is an inspired choice. And the emotional stuff worked as well despite the lighthearted tone of the rest of the show, with Clint's talk to his son being one of my favourite scenes of the entire show thus far. Another stellar episode for a show, and Phase, that keeps on delivering the goods.