Select press has been given the first episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and social media first reactions are in!
Marvel’s next MCU television show after WandaVision is The Falcon and the Winter Soldier — and select press have just let us know their initial thoughts and first reactions to the episode one on social media.
Below is a roundup of tweets put out by those that have seen the first episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, myself included, which comes to Disney+ next week. The feedback is overall mostly positive, especially coming off of a controversial show like WandaVision.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier First Reactions
If the first episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is any indication of the whole season, fans are in for an action packed treat! Looking forward to diving more into these two incredible heroes! @falconandwinter episode 1 is 48 glorious minutes and ends with a WHAT moment! pic.twitter.com/KVok64KXjx
— Tessa Smith – Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) March 12, 2021
Saw the first episode of FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. So far so good? Tough to tell after one episode, but I’m a huge Falcon fan so I’m glad this exists. Also there’s a character that shows up that is a definite, “Ohhhh, so that’s what this series is about,” moment.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) March 12, 2021
Exciting news: The Falcon And The Winter Soldier gets off to a kick-ass start with its first episode. Its high-flying action is perfectly worthy of the MCU, and the emotional stakes are set up well. It also has some cool surprises in store, so be spoiler-phobic! #TFATWS #Marvel pic.twitter.com/7nwm8dKdOw
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) March 12, 2021
Blown away by #TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier. The action is HUGE, and the banter is hilarious. More questions than answers so far, like where do the characters go when they aren’t on screen and if I turn off my TV do they just go to sleep? But overall Phase 4 is shaping up nicely
— ben mekler (@benmekler) March 12, 2021
The embargo just broke on reactions to the first episode of #TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier and all I will say is for anyone who complained that #WandaVision started off too slowly, prepare yourself for some MAJOR action right away! March 19 on #DisneyPlus! #FalconAndWinterSoldier pic.twitter.com/KjtI6x1VHK
— Marshall Weinbaum (@MovieMarshall) March 12, 2021
(1/3) Ive seen #TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier My goodness there are no words 2 express how this show made my heart full. My FULL review is the 18th & my deep dive is the 19th
My thoughts – THREAD#FalconAndWinterSoldier #TheFalconAndWinterSoldier #BuckyBarnes #thefalcon #bucky
— Dana Abercrombie #AmplyBlackVoices #SXSW (@sagesurge) March 12, 2021
#TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier Episode 1 is very grounded & character-focused that adds new depth to Sam and Bucky.
The episode delivers brilliant action sequences that rival the movies and establishes an intriguing narrative.
Full review coming next week. pic.twitter.com/TKoiQkAnXT
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 12, 2021
Everyone is going to come into #FalconAndWinterSoldier expecting big, visceral action and the first episode delivers on that expectation. It also delivered a couple of character moments that gave me chills.
— Charles Murphy (@_CharlesMurphy) March 12, 2021
#TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier has some really touching ties to the MCU and those are some of my favorite parts of Episode 1.
References to other characters, questions about the Avengers, the world's view of Endgame storylines… some small-scale, fun MCU world building. pic.twitter.com/EBIMYssqdO
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) March 12, 2021
Missing #WandaVision this week? Well, I just screened the first episode of #FalconAndWinterSoldier and WOW! Talk about action packed! I loved the story lines and even got a bit emotional. Only 1 week to go before it drops on @disneyplus. What do you hope to see? pic.twitter.com/UXn5IBSkUo
— Amanda Taylor (@geeklyamanda) March 12, 2021
For those of you wanting more classic Marvel, then #FalconAndWinterSoldier is a return to the action-packed adventure I fell in love with from the beginning. Yes to more Bucky and Sam!! And I’m not hating Bucky’s hair 😍 The first episode had me all up in my feelings. pic.twitter.com/cXsi6KcX5z
— Tania Lamb (@LolaLambchops) March 12, 2021
The first episode of THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER is exactly what you think it'll be, but that's not a bad thing. If you like this world and like these characters, you will like this. It's exactly what's been advertised: more Marvel, but shaped like a television show now.
— Jacob Hall (@JacobSHall) March 12, 2021
Sure, it's totally different than #WandaVision, but "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" holds to the Phase 4 recurring theme: the real damage from #Endgame was the emotional trauma.#FalconAndWinterSoldier #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/0bWhFtxiOi
— Amy Fulcher – As The Bunny Hops (@asthebunnyhops) March 12, 2021
First episode of Falcon and The Winter Soldier feels like a Marvel movie in a big way, a lot more so than Wandavision (not a knock). The opening action screen feels like a huge MCU action sequence (and not a tv fight), story feels like it has significant MCU consequences.
— Peter Sciretta loves Star Wars (@PeterSciretta) March 12, 2021
The first episode of Falcon and The Winter Soldier has a 7-8 minute opening action sequence to kick things off, then it becomes a refreshing reality check post-Endgame of what life for real people is like in the MCU.
— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) March 12, 2021
1st ep of #FalconAndWinterSoldier is INTENSE! Kicks off with a lightning speed high altitude 10 min action scene that is pure adrenaline! Story gets REAL. Mackie commands & Stan's scenes run deep surprise here will break your❤️it's for all wounded & lonely. #CaptainAmerica is 🔑 pic.twitter.com/tP3D6pAJ5o
— Nikki Novak (@NikkiNovak) March 12, 2021
So I’ve seen the first episode of #FalconAndWinterSoldier and oh my god!!!!! There’s so much pulse pounding moments mixed with action sequences which will leave you breathless. Fans aren’t ready for this ! @disneyplus @MarvelStudios pic.twitter.com/GzmxAlAEAG
— Dewey Singleton (@Deweysmovies) March 12, 2021
I've seen the first episode of #FalconAndWinterSolider, and like #WandaVision, this is something new from @MarvelStudios. A character study mixed with blockbuster visuals, it's a slow burn, but a showcase for Mackie (#SamWilson) and Stan (#BuckyBarnes). That ending, though… 👀 pic.twitter.com/zo3S1f1s5Q
— Josh Wilding (@Josh_Wilding) March 12, 2021
Marvel fans are going to LOVE the #FalconAndWinterSoldier premiere. While it's not as creative as #WandaVision (yet), I was impressed by how much it delves into the psychology of both leads, exploring a different facet of grief and trauma. The movies could learn a lot from this👊 pic.twitter.com/p6VUEpO28A
— David Opie 🌈 (@DavidOpie) March 12, 2021
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(L-R): Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Falcon/Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in Marvel Studios’ THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. ©Marvel Studios 2020. All Rights Reserved.
About The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier. The pair, who came together in the final moments of “Avengers: Endgame,” team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities—and their patience. Directed by Kari Skogland with Malcolm Spellman serving as head writer, the series also stars Daniel Brühl as Zemo, Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter, and Wyatt Russell as John Walker.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier comes to Disney+ on March 19th.
