But TFATWS didn’t really manage its time well, and as a result, a lot of topics and plot lines were either wrapped up abruptly or just not at all. Sure, every episode was at least 45 minutes long, which you would think would be plenty of time to solidify every arc in the show. Unfortunately, many of these character’s journeys were cut short due to the limited nature of the series. Highlighting their humanity, flaws, and all, and giving us a deeper glimpse into who they are as characters. TFATWS highlighted several characters from Marvel’s past and future, giving or expanding upon arcs that emphasized their personal journeys. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy the finale, though. That’s my quick two cents on the matter, and judging by the general consensus of the series finale, I’m not exactly going against the tide. WARNING: SPOILERS FOR “THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER” FINALE There were a lot of chapters that needed closing, and in my opinion, the finale just doesn’t do a great job closing them all. To put it plainly, TFATWS was ambitious, and perhaps too much so. While the show addressed many of these threads, the brunt of the discussions were left on the chopping floor due to time constraints and having to compete with each other for the spotlight. The writers of TFATWS did a lot to highlight these topics and bring them to the forefront, all while trying to juggle several complex and interconnected storylines. But while I came for the heroics, action, and quippy one-liners, what really compelled me (and many viewers) to stay were the mostly poignant and deep conversations about race, status, and the humanity of our favorite, godlike heroes. Being a fan of Marvel’s live-action superhero ventures since I was a kid in 2008, it wasn’t hard for TFATWS to catch my eye. Last week was the finale of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” a Marvel/Disney limited series that for the last six weeks has been absolutely dominating my television screen as much as it has my mind.
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