The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 4 has set up a lot of surprises for the viewers. The team faces brute force as John Walker loses his patience and commits hasty steps.
SPOILERS AHEAD! STOP READING IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THE FOURTH EPISODE!
The Story-view
In the opening scene, we jump back six years to the time when Bucky was in Wakanda where Shuri, Ayo, helped him in removing the Winter Soldier programming. Sam and Bucky continue on their search for Karli Morgenthau, where Sam continues to show traits of a true Captain America, level headed, voice to reason and not quick to a fight. Sam gets a heart-to-heart conversation with Karli, disrupted by John Walker which leads them to fight against. Flag Smashers are given time and much more depth for them to shine. Sharon Carter is seen helping Sam and Bucky after last episode's tour to Madripoor. Whereas John Walker not being able to stand on his feet against the Dora Milaje, realizes his inability. But later he gets his hands to the power he had been craving for, the last piece of the puzzle towards his success as Captain America, the super-soldier serum. Though Zemo destroys all of the left serums, Walker gets his hand to a single serum left undestroyed by Zemo. Walker's combat force and increased strength in later battles reveal that he has taken the serum and has been transformed into a perfect soldier (but not a good man..).
Ending
The episode ends with John Walker, newly powered after sneakily taking the last super-soldier serum, goes after the Flag Smashers with his partner Lemar Hoskins aka Battlestar. Lemar is killed with a single super powered punch which shocks John Walker. He rages after a member of the Flag Smashers and publicly kills him with Captain America's shield. The public records the whole scene and this is not a good image for the new Captain America. The whole world sees the Captain America with the shield of legacy covered in blood. Walker slamming his shield into someone's chest heavily parallels Steve Rogers' Captain America slamming the shield on Iron-Man to disable the suit. But the only difference is, Steve stopped when his opponent was beaten, whereas John Walker doesn't stop and ends up killing his foe.
Final Verdict
Episode 4 gave viewers an idea of what Captain America is, and what he should be. With two episodes yet to air, it will be exciting on how Sam and Bucky will handle the raged John Walker alongside the increasing danger from Flag Smashers and the Power Broker. The episode was a flow of tragedy alongside deep exploration of John Walker on which Wyatt Russell was excellent in presenting. With the blood in the symbol, the show is expected to take great turns in the last two episodes including the reveal of new subplots.
Rating: 9.25/10
What do you think of John Walker in this episode? Will he go rogue in order to avenge his friend? Are the Dora Milaje still after Zemo? Where did Zemo escape? Let us know in the comment section below!
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is streaming exclusively on Disney+. Episode 5 will air next Friday, April 16, 2021.
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