That was a good, no-nonsense episode! Instead of plot, we get more character! And what better way to start the episode with a villain's backstory? Plus, this villain shows the struggles of a deaf person with a prosthetic leg. I'm not deaf or don't have any prosthetic limbs, but the representation seemed tact and sympathetic.
This representation continues with Clint after the villain destroys his hearing aid; the sound design only puts you in the characters' shoes even further. And when Clint has that conversation with his son while Kate helps him, it's bittersweet. The irony of
Clint: “So happy to hear your voice.”
hits particularly hard. And his
Clint: "Thank you.”
to Kate feels vulnerable and genuine. And it's great since these characters have had the time to bond (the attack on Hawkeye in the previous episode was too soon).
But it's not all character stuff; there's plenty of fun to be had, too! The long take—reminiscent of "Children of Men" is thrilling as Kate uses more trick arrows, while trying to communicate with a handicapped Clint. The Christmas tree moment was hilarious. But when Kate hits that one Russian guy freaks out over the USB arrow, my parents and I burst out laughing.
But personally, I got a little kick out of Hailee Steinfeld's burn on Imagine Dragons, considering they created the theme song for another series she's in, "Arcane".
Anyway, this episode is a step-up from the previous two. I just hope they can keep it up in future episodes!
Also, Clint better wear that comic book costume, I swear.
Review by Clobby ClobstersBlockedParent2021-12-05T09:36:21Z
That was a good, no-nonsense episode! Instead of plot, we get more character! And what better way to start the episode with a villain's backstory? Plus, this villain shows the struggles of a deaf person with a prosthetic leg. I'm not deaf or don't have any prosthetic limbs, but the representation seemed tact and sympathetic.
This representation continues with Clint after the villain destroys his hearing aid; the sound design only puts you in the characters' shoes even further. And when Clint has that conversation with his son while Kate helps him, it's bittersweet. The irony of
hits particularly hard. And his
to Kate feels vulnerable and genuine. And it's great since these characters have had the time to bond (the attack on Hawkeye in the previous episode was too soon).
But it's not all character stuff; there's plenty of fun to be had, too! The long take—reminiscent of "Children of Men" is thrilling as Kate uses more trick arrows, while trying to communicate with a handicapped Clint. The Christmas tree moment was hilarious. But when Kate hits that one Russian guy freaks out over the USB arrow, my parents and I burst out laughing.
But personally, I got a little kick out of Hailee Steinfeld's burn on Imagine Dragons, considering they created the theme song for another series she's in, "Arcane".
Anyway, this episode is a step-up from the previous two. I just hope they can keep it up in future episodes!
Also, Clint better wear that comic book costume, I swear.