The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 2 Has Marvel Fans Cheering and Crying

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 2 is now streaming on Disney+, and it has Marvel fans both cheering and laughing. The second episode of TFATWS is called “The Star-Spangled Man” and it dives deeper into who the new Captain America (John Walker) is, and how his debut changes things for Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan). Along the way, we get some game-changing reveals about the current role of the Super Soldier Serum in the MCU- and the dark legacy surrounding it. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier also takes time to examine the state of politics and race in our society right now, in ways that are giving Marvel fans serious feels…

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Warning: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 2 SPOILERS Follow!

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 2 Review

#TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier Episode 2 has everything. The show is better when they’re together.

Brilliant writing tackles race issues, builds tension, adds characters, deepens ones we know. Hats off to Kari Skogland for directing the action. Mackie & Stan are GREAT together. pic.twitter.com/XbzCJitaip
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) March 26, 2021

Make sure you check out Comicbook.com’s Phase Zero Marvel Podcast for the full The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 2 review today!

Emotional Bros

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the way we thought this scene was going to be a over all funny scene but the tons of it got serious very quick Anthony and Sebastian really nailed it . pic.twitter.com/3I1HTPwkNm
— dante⁹ buckys boyfriend (spoilers) (@starstucky) March 26, 2021

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how can i recover from this#TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier

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— ross⧗ (@darthskwlkeer) March 26, 2021

This “couples therapy” scene between Sam and Bucky has Marvel fans reveling in the deeper bonds fo their bromance.

SO Much Better

Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 2 moisturizing my skin because it was so much better than the first pic.twitter.com/vvCyt7f09L
— Stephen Giordano (@NotoriousPheve) March 26, 2021

Marvel fans are cheering that episode 2 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was a big improvement on episode 1. Given the popularity of episode 1, that’s saying something.

John Walker: The Hated Avenger

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SAY IT WITH ME: THE NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA IS SO ANNOYING pic.twitter.com/uczf2BVzvR
— mina ⧗ tfatws era (@ballerinatasha) March 26, 2021

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THE ANGER ON BUCKY’S FACE WHEN JOHN WALKER SAID STEVE WAS LIKE A BROTHER pic.twitter.com/nI5G3bXBQO
— Trisha ⧗ TFATWS SPOILERS!! (@romanoffnparker) March 26, 2021

John Walker was given a deep and layered characterization as the new Captain America. Marvel fans still hate him tho!

THE SHADE…

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the shade bucky and sam repeatedly throw at john walker and his friend 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/zhZvgGd7V0
— g ‎⩔ ‎✪ (@tomhollandpp) March 26, 2021

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John walker: *exists*
Bucky: pic.twitter.com/XxpUNDSvmN
— Hannah • tfatws spoilers (@alpinebvrnes) March 26, 2021

The catty drama in episode 2 between dueling duos Sam and Bucky / John and Lemar has Marvel fans sipping all the tea today.

Wakanda Jokes Forever

Bucky “Actually it was white wolf.” #TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier pic.twitter.com/qz6LCxbjwC
— Eddie Joseph (@lakid213) March 26, 2021

Sam and Bucky’s joking banter callback to Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War had fan saying “I understood that reference.”

The Black Captain America

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this scene broke me pic.twitter.com/6ZCB30XT2T
— wahab 🌩🌪 (@abad8ii) March 26, 2021

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier introduced Isaiah Bradley, the black Captain America that history erased and forgot – after years of exploiting and experimenting on him. Supergirl actor Carl Lumbly is breaking hearts (and challenging minds) with this performance.

Young Avengers Coming!

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Elijah Richardson makes his MCU debut as Eli Bradley, known to the Young Avengers as #Patriot. Welcome to Marvel Studios 💥 pic.twitter.com/H0wBKLyW4L
— Young Avengers News (@YAvengersNews) March 26, 2021

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the young avengers are coming!!!! AHHHHH!!! pic.twitter.com/y94C4lTosA
— dani ✪ | tfatws era (@astraeadreams) March 26, 2021

The MCU Phase 4 initiative to build the Young Avengers team just took another big (but quiet) step forward! Meet Eli Bradley – aka Patriot!

Falcon And Winter Soldier Vs. The Cops

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the cop likely wouldve arrested sam for “disturbing the peace” or some lame shit like that if he wasnt an avenger 😐 this is actually what happens all the time but at least its being shown and they arent being glorified pic.twitter.com/838UlICf7A
— fifi is #1 sambucky protecter (@baddiehyejooo) March 26, 2021

The other moment of TFATWS episode 2 that’s getting attention is this tense scene where Sam and Bucky encounter the police – and get treated VERY differently. All the conversations of the last year are suddenly coming to light again.

Marvel Racial Universe

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i’m glad this series is showing the reality of being Black in America. pic.twitter.com/nyCgVHFnm3
— bb (@bbmaximoff) March 26, 2021

Marvel fans are increasingly surprised and impressed that The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is putting the issue of race at the forefront.

Zemo You Tease

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THE WAY THEY JUST SHOWED ZEMO AND CUT TO CREDITS pic.twitter.com/L2dkCi0pdi
— jessie ‎✪ tfatws spoilers!! (@JEDIODINSON) March 26, 2021

Stay Out Of My Way

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john walker: stay out of my way

sam & bucky:pic.twitter.com/aYG2FELw09
— michaela | tfatws spoilers (@soldierbvrnes) March 26, 2021

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“then a piece of advice? stay out of my way” pic.twitter.com/yJjCzEKtPr
— erika || tfatws spoilers🧎‍♂️ (@spideybinch) March 26, 2021

John Walker threw down the gauntlet on Sam and Bucky, but MCU fans are all like…

(R.I.P. Jessica Walter)

R.I.P. Redwing

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— brina (@sabrina_karami) March 26, 2021

An Avenger has fallen. Can we get the actual bird from the comics now???

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