The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 1x02 Reaction & Breakdown

Check out our reaction for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier 1x02! On this week's episode, Bucky and Sam team up to go after the Flag Smasher terrorist organization. On their way, they meet someone who has huge ties to the history of Captain America. Bucky and Sam also meet the new Captain America, John Walker, for the first time.
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[@travisspazz1624]

Hector saluting Isaiah Bradley was pure.

[@dimitryanyanwu7681]

Damn right, respect to him

[@TheWhills]

It’s all love✊🏻

[@lepmuhangpa]

@@TheWhills For love.

[@Sasu123456789x1]

✊🏾

[@roadrunner2658]

I knew immediately who he was and had a similar reaction. So far hector was the only reactor who saw it coming! Who here caught the part when Bucky called himself “White Wolf”?

[@maceyjohnson6035]

I think part of this show is Bucky learning how different Sam's perspective of living in America as a black man is from his experience as a white man. Bucky was born in the early 1900s and then was frozen and brainwashed until the current day, so he still has a lot to learn about the true nature of America as he finally is exposed to it outside of the contexts he's used to. I think this is part of why Bucky couldn't posssibly understand why Sam wouldn't take the shield and he is going to come to understand why taking on the title of Captain America is conflicting for Sam.

[@doglorde]

In a social context, imagine the people that Hydra ordered to execute for opposing or simply fighting against Nazi ideas. And Bucky was an instrument of that organization. That's deep, man! And I feel sad for him having to live with all these memories and confront reality.

[@AngelaSealana]

That's a GREAT point that I didn't realize... He skipped a lot.

[@marria4901]

Well said! And Steve had years to consider who should uphold the values of Captain America.

[@maceyjohnson6035]

pnut3844able in a perfect world it would be nice since Steve and Bucky were best friends, but (1) Bucky has got wayyyy to much trauma he needs to deal with before taking on something like that, (2) why would people trust a guy who was an assassin (even tho it wasn’t his choice) for decades to be Captain America (3) imagine how it would look to make it seem like Sam, a black man who is MORE than qualified for the role, will become the new captain America and instead give it to another white dude that Steve didn’t even choose?

[@WuMyth]

I think if there's one white guy who doesn't need an arc about learning hardship for someone else... it's Bucky...

[@aless.andra9620]

"If he was wrong about you, then he was wrong about me" hit just as hard as "What is grief if not love persevering". Man, I didn't expect for these shows to go that deep emotionally.

[@jv_ion]

Even from Bucky's face, he looked so worried that he won't overcome his mistakes. I give mad props to Sebastian Stan for acting such a heart-touching scene, especially for Bucky's character!

[@aless.andra9620]

@@jv_ion the micro-nuances of Stan's acting are phenomenal! In this episode, even though Bucky tries to put on this persona of snarky confident guy, you can see his doubt, guilt and fear bleading through. Even if Steve wasn't there physically for him since Helicarrier fight, he had a constant presence in his mind - in a way, Steve's trust in Bucky's better nature is what helped Bucky to return to normality and overrride his programing. So to find out that Steve's trust in him might be misplaced - the only thing that truly ground him in reality - could feel like the ground falling from underneath your feet. I've seen it mentioned that Bucky pulls his punches in this episode and I have to agree - he's terrified to use his strength to his full potential because he's adraid of the type of man he'll become in his violence.

[@Jaksi-a]

Amazing scene.

[@tryarie1970]

his voice were shaken too, probably as close of an emotional outburst as it could for Bucky.

[@Stephanie-es7wv]

@@aless.andra9620 Nothing to add. 👍🏻

[@ishraqtalukder4518]

Really glad that Bucky is actually not jealous of Sam being handed to the legacy of the shield by Steve.

[@travisspazz1624]

He gave him the nod at the end of Endgame.

[@KevinLopez-dm2tb]

Plus Bucky has a lot of red on his ledger and is still known worldwide as a former international assassin for HYDRA during his days as the Winter Soldier so potentially he can be moving forward as White Wolf as they keep hinting at

[@MarkTheShadow]

Why would he be? He knows he's not qualified to be captain america because of all the shit that the winter soldier did.

[@selina6408]

Why would Bucky be jealous at all? He never wanted the shield. In Civil War, he clearly told Steve "I don't know if I'm worth it." Bucky has self worth issues and is tormented by guilt. He's not in the right headspace to take over the mantle and he knows it.

[@jquin3]

I think Bucky feels he is not worthy to carry the mantle of the shield. For him, Sam is worthy because he trusted that Steve made the right decision.

[@oiat]

Getting Carl Lumbly to play Isaiah Bradley was so awesome and symbolic. Lumbly starred in M.A.N.T.I.S as the first TV live-action black superhero in 1994. So getting him to play the first black captain america was full circle. Malcom Spellman really did his homework.

[@MarshallLeeA]

Zemo wouldn't want the Serum, he straight up killed the rest of the Hydra Super Soldiers

[@lexis4490]

Brutally.

[@metallicnole4514]

I've never seen the boys. But I wonder if this version of zemo is more like karl urban's character

[@Ramipon]

Zemo hates super people on the MCU

[@claudeoliver9437]

Zemo shot those Hydra Super Soldiers dead cold in the head while they're sleeping. I don't think Zemo likes Super Soldiers, he hated them.

[@Booksandboots]

Oh yeah no the guy that they stole stuff from is PowerBroker! They even said in the scene “it’s power brokers men”

[@biocapsule7311]

Walker is the other side of Erskine quote, he ask Rogers to 'Not be a perfect soldier, but a good man'. John Walker is basically the perfect soldier route.

[@PopsJoe]

@Marisol M Really glad Erskine was the one who could choose. Or else they would never choose steve rogers and more likely a John Walker type.

[@jonasb104]

@@PopsJoe They were going to choose the douche who creeped on Peggy and who mobbed Steve.

[@PopsJoe]

@@jonasb104 yeah if Erskine wasn't the head scientist

[@biocapsule7311]

Nah the douche who creeps on Peggy wasn't the perfect soldier either, he is just a bully. I think walker is capable of being a good man, but he likely see his duty as being the 'perfect soldier' and that is what is expected of him by both the government and the public. The government has rarely see eye-to-eye with Rogers and the public may love Rogers, they are far from understanding his motivations. As far as they are concern, Rogers is the perfect soldier instead of just a good man. Which is why Walker risk becoming more aggressive and desperate to show results, since it is already implied he feels the need to live up to 'expectations'.

[@sobr4986]

Yes. Walker is a good soldier, but with a Tony Stark personality type. Stark, while usually meaning good, was responsible for a ton of the problems we've seen in the MCU because he was so reactionary and usually displayed a much more black/white view of situations That said, Sam and Bucky have been the emotional, reactionary, unrealistic, problem causing forces in this show so far. We know why, but as things stand, Walker is showing he's more deserving of the title than either of them so far.

[@knowyourfashionhistory7257]

Thank you for talking explicitly about race in this show. You guys are one of the only reaction channels that doesn’t shy away from the tough conversations. It means a lot to me as a black viewer who loves superhero films/comics to hear you guys go deeper with this.

[@Eagle0watch7dv]

You are 100% correct! I've only seen 3 other reaction channel have the balls to comment on that part of show.

[@KevinLopez-dm2tb]

Isaiah Bradley was the actually the first black Captain America in the comics and his story was based on the Tuskegee Experiments the military did on Black people in real life. Isaiah was the only survivor out of 300 African Americans the military did experiments on when they were trying to recreate the super soldier serum in Project Rebirth after Steve went on ice but he was than discarded, locked up and forgotten to history and his story came out back in 2003 in the comic The Truth: Red, White and Black. (The MCU always does their own adaptations of the comics and they appear to have made Isaiah Bradley a Korean War Vet than a WWII vet) His story if y’all are interested is heartbreaking but even more important to the legacy of the shield and the mantle of Captain America and fun fact his grandson Elijah Bradley who we also saw open the door for Bucky and Sam is the future co leader of the Young Avengers and his alias is Patriot White Wolf is a different character in the comics by the name of Hunter but the MCU are giving that title to Bucky. White Wolf is the adopted brother for Shuri and T’Challa in the comics and leads the Hatut Zeraze (Wakandan Secret Police)

[@martindavies6258]

Yes. At last someone who has done the research and reading. I wouldn’t mind if Isaiah was the first cap. But it’s not factually accurate. Steve became Captain America in 1941 and Isaiah was experimented on in 1942. Both dates are taken straight from the pages of the comics. By having Isaiah first would also have connotations for characters like doctor Erskine and others as they would have been involved. Changing everything they stood for. I also noticed the change to Korean War for Isaiah. This would mean he would have been either created later or that he was active for longer. As the comics version of the character was locked up after completing what was supposed to be a suicide mission for stealing one of Caps suits. Eli also gets permanent super soldier abilities from a blood transfusion with Isaiah. Before that he was taking pills for super strength.

[@KevinLopez-dm2tb]

@@martindavies6258 yeah and from what we now know in the MCU’s adaptation of Isaiah Bradley is that the suicide mission the government had him go on was to kill the Winter Soldier. We can imply the government thought he wasn’t supposed to survive considering everyone before him died but since he won they locked him up and ran more experiments on him

[@martindavies6258]

@@KevinLopez-dm2tb absolutely agree.

[@martindavies6258]

@Where's Waldo??? ? Actually Hector made the comment that Isaiah was the first captain America. Which he is not. He is the first black captain America. But Steve was the first. So maybe you should read what is written before making condescending comments.

[@stevemayne24]

I've never been mad at a song before, but when John Walker jumped off that chopper to Cap's theme, I was livid. That is not his song.

[@aji6231]

Lool...same here, i was pissed when cap's theme played in the background

[@hawkins347]

That means Marvel's tactic is working xD

[@marria4901]

Imo, the Captain America theme was SO appropriate. He (or she) who holds the shield...is Captain America. (It's like if the current president fly in ANY plane, it suddenly becomes Air Force One).

[@newaccount6414]

Same, but I just think about it the other way, Cap's theme was played csause the shield was there, Cap's legacy.

[@grayden4138]

I had a viscerally negative reaction to Star-spangled Man being played by a marching band for him. Like, that's Steve's 'Captain America' song. Sure, it was used to sell war bonds to support the war, but this is just for show. This entire incarnation of Captain America is just for show. I feel like he's gonna be running some less-than legit ops for the GSA but is convinced in his head he's the hero and doing the best for America.

[@lzniR]

"Is this guy bothering you" was the most triggering shit ever.

[@sonut7675]

That hit hard

[@renjoSounds]

Bruh, right!?! Brave on them to slap “those” wrists, in what will be some of the longest lasting most watched media.

[@TubeWatcher]

ONG YES!!!

[@IAmHavok]

As a black man who's faced that it definitely was. I'll never forget a moment where I was threatened by a cop for absolutely no reason when I was younger just for taking a walk one hot night outside my apartment building. These things can bleed into our minds and affect how we see the badge man.

[@eschatological]

Hector is my spirit animal. Not many people pick up on the subtle symbolism of Walker using the police sirens to get Falcon/Bucky's attention.

[@Metaldjwill2]

Are you implying that he called the police after they left his house?

[@MrGeoff-iv6re]

@@Metaldjwill2 No, I think it just shows how much of a dick walker is... using a police siren to get the attention of a black man that was just stopped by the police for doing nothing wrong. At least that’s how I read it.

[@CiscoBane]

@@Metaldjwill2 I took it that it was implying his playfulness with the siren and kinda making a joke like woo police siren but Bucky and Sam are haunted by that siren mainly Aimed at Sam due to his skin color kinda how I saw it

[@Metaldjwill2]

@@CiscoBane My apologies. we’re talking about 2 different scenes. I was focused on the police arriving after they left Bradley’s house..... you’re referring to walker outside the police station when he uses the siren. Totally miss read. OK got it now!😄

[@AngelaSealana]

True true

[@chemerej]

I never respond on reaction videos, but you guys made me cry! Thank you so much for having the tough conversations and seeing the nuances, it’s been hard seeing other reactors miss the point , whether intentional or not. As a black fan, this meant a lot I’ve been waiting for this video thank you again for being so vulnerable in your responses! I’m a fan for life!

[@HeroesReforged]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Our conversations are very much intentional and you'll always have an ally here.

[@chemerej]

@@HeroesReforged my best friend and I have been watching you guys since Mandolorian, we finally became sidekicks on patreon today! Can’t wait to watch with you next episode :)

[@kpoptimes5826]

I feel the same way, as another black fan I am so grateful for these guys and the intentional conversations they're having about the themes in this show!!!

[@jv_ion]

"Battlestar? *Stop the car!"*

[@missstar5449]

I laughed so hard because in the Comics Battlestar assumed the alias "Bucky" for a while before becoming Battlestar. 😂😂😂

[@migueldelmendo]

“I hate this guy” same Agustin, same.

[@swanpride]

Honestly, he is a walking white privilegue.

[@felixchavarria8824]

I love Steve n all but this new dude is trying his best. Which is cool to watch. I don't get the hate?

[@swanpride]

@@felixchavarria8824 It's always the last line with him.

[@tehtayziez]

@@felixchavarria8824 I think he is being reasonable and Bucky and Sam are being kind of being excessive, they could fix alot by properly talking amongst the three of them. However I think that's John's got a bit of narrow view of it, he doesnt actually know the reasons why Bucky and Sam dont want him to have the shield outside of Sam putting in the museum, so to him they're being just petty and unreasonable. He's a decent guy, trying to do the right thing but he shouldn't have accepted the shield in the first place because Sam gave it away so no one would have it and the government took it so they could have another cap but one they could keep under their control. Its complicated which is why it's interesting.

[@al4red_]

Fun fact: Wyatt Russell (John Walker) actually auditioned for the role of Steve Rogers back in CA: The First Avenger

[@richierich7229]

Isaiah Bradley was experimented after Steve Rodgers was stuck in ice. He was the second Captain America and the first Black Captain America.

[@ianbjs]

Yes, in the MCU. They tried to recreate the super soldier serum with Isiah and maybe this same imperfect serums are the one the flagsmashers stole from the Power Broker

[@moreau1755]

Almost - he was experimented on in 1942, but Steve only got frozen in 1945. Otherwise accurate.

[@ianbjs]

@@moreau1755 Did he mentioned that or bucky? I didn't hear/saw it. From what I can guess is he was experimented on after cap was frozen hence he's the one dropped to face the winter soldier in goyang.

[@moreau1755]

@@ianbjs Ah, sorry, I was meaning in the comics, since Hector got it wrong in the reaction. In the MCU we don't know, but given Isaiah was active in Korea in this timeline, it likely was after Steve was frozen. In the comics Isaiah was experimented on in 1942, still after Steve had become Cap, but before Steve got frozen.

[@BaithNa]

They said that they were talking about the comics Isaiah Bradley was the first Captain America in the comics

[@marria4901]

Bucky knew Sam believed in Steve and had his back (once he discovered The Winter Soldier was Bucky) EVERY step of the way. And Sam NEVER held Bucky's past crimes against him; and mentioned Bucky's pardon.

[@speak123]

Cap told Sam “you’re a good man Sam” Dr Erskine told Cap that he’s a good man I get why Bucky is so upset, Steve’s generally right when it comes to his judgement for the most part, Sam unfortunately inwardly knows the politics of his face being the face of America I like the direction it’s going and Isaiah was the icing on the cake

[@dnrorschach]

Sam probably doesn't feel like he should represent a country that doesn't properly represent him. Can't blame him at all.

[@Mbscott96]

It’s very interesting that Henry Jackman is using both cap themes. He’s using the civil war theme for action but for the emotional beats with Sam and buck it’s the Winter soldier cap theme. So glad he brought back the winter soldier cap theme.

[@alllife123]

24:00 Man, Hector's explanation for that possible scene also almost make me teary-eyed... Isaiah Bradley better get his due and that scene better happen in the finale!

[@lastudentessa]

I agree, I genuinely expect that scene to happen. From the moment Sam walked away from the house, I felt it in my bones we will see Isaiah again. Hopefully, Sam will visit him in person.

[@AmazingChi]

"Don't put politics in my movies", never mind Civil War - Iron Man revolved around Stark being a government contractor for weapons.

[@Lupin788]

The complaint is never really about politics in general but about certain political issues that make some people uncomfortable.

[@Starsaber222]

One of the first Captain America covers in the comics is LITERALLY him punching Hitler. Politics have always been involved with these characters.

[@AmazingChi]

@@Starsaber222 That's the comics, I was specifically referring to the first MCU film on purpose but yes.

[@albericponcedeleon2696]

@@Starsaber222 and that was nine months before Pearl Harbor, so the US wasn't even in WWII yet in an official capacity.

[@nimawhe]

@@albericponcedeleon2696 Which is incredible if you think about it. The balls those guys had. Remember this was a time when political assassinations and physically going after organizations was pretty common and there was an American Nazi movement taking hold at the time. Having Captain America punching Hitler in the face before America entered the war was the ultimate "SJW" maneuver. So yeah, the complaint about politics in comics was always dumb.

[@missstar5449]

Thank you guys. I’ve noticed that when people say "keep Politics out of my Show" what they actually mean is don’t put Black (Race) and women issues in my show. Any other thing they don’t complain. They can focus of Bucky‘s PTSD all 6 episodes and no one will complain don’t put soldiers and veterans politics in my show.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@BrothaGoodReps]

THANK. YOU. This is 1000% it.

[@TheSirUno]

Nailed it. 👏🏻

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

+Miss Star Agreed. At the same time, you have to keep things grounded in reality.

[@dj2257]

It's not about the politics, it's about the inability (often times, most specifically in comics) to do so with a deft touch/something that doesn't feel overly preachy or forced. So far, this show has done a good job with the PTSD and the veteran aspect (particularly the short scene with Isaiah Bradley) and yet they have been VERY heavy-handed with the race thing (which I despise; the heavy-handed nature, I mean). Do the things they've showed happen? Absolutely. Yet the this series has done it has been very disappointing.

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

@@dj2257 I respectfully agree and disagree with you on that. But, I see your point.

[@Ugnutz]

The fact we have Tommy and Billy Maximoff, Cassie Lang, Kate Bishop and Eli Bradley and America Chavez in Doctor Strange 2 and with the Loki show coming up and we could get Kid Loki there is no way they are not setting up the Young Avengers.

[@PirateDad12]

Don’t forget Kamala Khan!

[@Ugnutz]

@@PirateDad12 She not a member of the Young Avengers, she was just a straight up an Avenger among other teams but never on the Young Avenger roster

[@Cream-2128]

Don’t forget Torres last episode

[@THEobiwanhomie]

Hulking in Captain Marvel 2 or Secret Wars maybe too.

[@maceyjohnson6035]

Doctor Strange 2 is STACKED... he’s finally getting the respect he deserves IMO since I feel like the first doctor strange is seriously underrated (especially by general audiences)

[@christopherrios5749]

I like to think that the reason Bucky got annoyed when Hoskins calls himself battlestar is because when Isaiah was cap America he went by battlestar instead of captain America I mean it makes sense because right after Hoskins calls him battlestar Bucky gets the idea to go to Isaiah

[@logansmith2703]

I'm really hoping that's what's going on. Although if they do that I'd rather Hoskins and Walker not know about Isaiah.

[@donovan8530]

Ohhh yeah that makes sense

[@christopherrios5749]

@@logansmith2703 they most likely don’t because remember Isaiah said he was experimented on by the U.S. military as well so I doubt they would keep the poster boys John walker and Hoskins aware of that since John is trying to be the “best Captain America he can be”

[@TheStorytellerWolf]

I watched another reactor who’s black react to this episode and after Sam gets harassed by the cops he says “And that’s why you need to take the shield, Sam.” and tears up. And that hasn’t left me since.

[@littlelordfuckleroy3822]

omg who was the reactor? I need to watch it

[@TheStorytellerWolf]

@@littlelordfuckleroy3822 The Sith List!

[@Micisme86]

But thats exactly why he doesn't want to take the shield though. He doesn't want to carry the shield and represent a country that doesn't accept him and his people. ESPECIALLY after he sees how this country treated Isaiah

[@miss_e23]

Thanks for not shying away from these main themes and subject matters of the show like others are doing. You guys have won me over and I appreciate it. Keep up the amazing work.

[@billytessio6326]

I would love to see an Isaiah Bradley movie and that fight with Bucky in Goyang.

[@TimdeVisser86]

I hope that mention of the bar in Goyang was a tease, but I just don't know if that would be relevant to the story they're telling now. Part of me wished they'd taken more time to explore Isaiah's past, because I doubt they will take it later.

[@Harrison1875]

Yeah some flashbacks of Isaiah would be amazing

[@ateam404]

A flashback is possible. Won’t have to de-age Bucky

[@TimdeVisser86]

@@ateam404 If they were going to do that (and I wish they did), they would have shown the flashback when Isaiah was introduced. It's a cool moment, but the fact that he trounced Bucky isn't very important to the story being told in the series. He's not going to play a role as a combatant I think, so reinforcing his status as a combatant in the past doesn't seem like it would make the edit.

[@gavindecroce9168]

@@TimdeVisser86 It could if Sam goes back to him to talk. Bucky opened up in the therapy session but Sam still needs to open up too. I could see him going to Isaiah and after hearing the full story, that’s when Sam has his “therapy” moment and opens up to Isaiah

[@Jaksi-a]

If there's a movie and Bucky won't be killed of anytime soon, he should definitely not be called the Winter Soldier. He is not the Winter Soldier anymore, he's either Bucky or the White Wolf.

[@kacimfriend]

Well Feige said Sam and Bucky are important to the future of the MCU

[@drewwar9344]

Well you gotta look at it like this Sam has to accept that he is Captain America now Same thing with Bucky he has to accept that he did horrible shit for decades as the Winter soldier And he needs to take that name back for himself and make the name Winter soldier a hero's name not an agent of Hydra

[@jeremybarnes3698]

I have the SAME thoughts exactly! Winter Soldier is Bucky’s HYDRA persona. He is not that anymore, but he still views himself as the monster HYDRA made him. This story is about Sam learning that he IS the perfect person to take up the shield, but it is also about Bucky learning that he IS NOT the Winter Soldier. He is James Buchanan Barnes, and maybe he will take up the name of the White Wolf.

[@2KILLAVILLE]

Agree..I been telling ppl that he Mentally isnt Winter Soldier anymore..he is also White Wolf & hopefully he returns to Wakanda & receive his White Wolf suit from Shuri later in the MCU

[@serenity4eva89]

@@2KILLAVILLE I'm also hoping he returns to Wakanda to continue being the White Wolf. We know he found a reliable bit of calm there (for the first time in his life) and he deserves to get it back. And with T'Challa being gone, I would think he'd want to help the people who helped him 🖤

[@ericeztli7133]

Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. Look it up. Thank you to the three of you for talking about politics and race in comics and our country. We can't deny the truths of our nation.

[@helzapoppin9810]

Marvel is absolutely killin it with these Disney+ shows. This is so good.

[@TheSvmurai]

I think Bucky opened up because he's more used to it after taking therapy

[@pathevermore3683]

and sam is not the kind of person to understand that he is also suffering a loss and would benefit from therapy.

[@Lupin788]

@@pathevermore3683 I think Sam understands the benefits of therapy very well. He was running a veterans support group when he first met Steve.

[@pathevermore3683]

@@Lupin788 note, he is not in one now. he just lost his good friend and mentor.

[@Lupin788]

@@pathevermore3683 Your original statement was that Sam wasn't the sort of person to understand someone suffering a loss. As I said, Sam had experience leading a veterans support group. That implies someone with empathy for others who have suffered loss.

[@nightfrost1891]

sam likely didn't 'open up' because i don't know if he thinks bucky can totally understand or empathize about the reason which is him being a black captain america (though i do think eventually he will open up to bucky about it) on top of that, the discovery of issiah shook him because it was basically all his fears validated and came to life

[@arlenfaloon6058]

Truth, Red, White and Black is on Marvel Unlimited if anyone has a subscription. I just read it last week. It’s really good. Emotional and messed up. ****SPOILERS FOR THE COMIC****Steve was already Captain America. The experiment on the African American Soldiers was from when they were trying to recreate the super solider serum. Bradley and 5-6 others survived the experiment. They all died in service except for Bradley. Bradley was arrested because he stole a Captain America costume before going on a mission. Steve is told the story by Bradley’s wife. Steve and Isaiah meet and Steve gives Isaiah his old torn up Captain America suit. I wish there was a way to have this scene in this show because it’s emotional when you get to the end. Maybe old man cap and Isaiah will meet in the show????

[@wa_roon35728]

That would be amazing

[@kpoptimes5826]

omg if old cap and Isaiah could meet wow just wow

[@arlenfaloon6058]

@@kpoptimes5826 not going to lie, I would instantly start crying. LOL

[@kpoptimes5826]

@@arlenfaloon6058 same man same I would be a mess

[@jessicandennis]

I LOVE how they're lining everything up for young avengers so subtly

[@Serenity113]

“Keep your politics out of my comics!” when people say that especially towards this episode it reminds of me those tweets of people who listened to Rage Against the Machine get mad that their songs are being too political. Like what the fuck did you think they were listening to? They have been that way from the beginning lol

[@sersastark]

Carl Lumbly is standing tall as a Redwood, muscular, powerful, strong and absolutely unyielding. I love that they put him there. I was shocked, but so happy they did.

[@MFKARMA]

The actor who answered the door was credited as 'Elijah Bradley' in the credits. I'm really loving how Marvel is touching on some very real subjects. WandaVision centering on grief/depression, and as you gentlemen said how this one is touching base on history, race/identity. Now just makes me wonder how real Loki is gonna get.

[@Saturn_orange]

I love the involvement of Isaiah Bradley especially for how it defines the MCU world and how it will impact Sam's decisions because then he has seen another Black Captain America. Also, I love this episode and series for the way that Marvel is setting up the Xmen by providing subtle glimpses of how the world responds to the Flagsmashers and their powers making the Xmen more involved and believable in the world. I like that each showis giving us something from the comics that at least I never thought was going to be made in the MCU which is great

[@eon001]

Some people are concerned that a 40ish minute, 6 episode show isn't enough time for character and story development, but it's way more time than a 2 hour movie. 6 episodes can form a 3 arc story structure. It's a show with no filler.

[@jamesliggins891]

what? who is concerned about that? who would be concerned that 4-5 hours of content is not enough for character development?

[@selina6408]

Correction: The experiments on Isaiah were carried out in attempts to recreate the serum that was given to Steve Rogers

[@metallicnole4514]

That's what I'm gathering. It was established in the hulk movie that the gov't attempted to recreate the super soldier serum. So it makes sense that they experimented on isaiah.

[@ishraqtalukder4518]

1:40 lol when Adam is enjoying the beat

[@jv_ion]

Others were analyzing stuff, & then there's Adam whos just vibing

[@HeroesReforged]

I am ridiculous.

[@ishraqtalukder4518]

@@HeroesReforged dude, it’s okay though, you seem to actually enjoy falcon and winter soldier though and you know that this series is better than wanda-vision.

[@amandadougherty6615]

That dancing made me so happy.

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

@@ishraqtalukder4518 Huh?

[@richardlogan850]

I just got a whole another level of respect for Hector. Recognizing the Truth series, and the importance of that series for folks like me. Great explanation in this video. Never thought this show would go THERE. I'm so pumped

[@zachsalazarfilms]

This is why the three of you have always been my top priority go-to reactors, not only because of your love and knowledge of the comics and superhero genre, but because of how you speak upon everything going on in the world today and push for equality. As a latino comic fan and filmmaker myself, it's so great and refreshing to see you guys on this platform doing just that. I never comment on reactions, but I just had to leave my thoughts here because I appreciate what you guys do!

[@ianbjs]

The moment Hector saw Elijah Richardson opened the door and knows it's Elijah Bradley shows how good a casting marvel does. Can't wait for the Young Avengers to assemble this phase 4

[@Mx_Bea_McB]

I absolutely love re-watching shows/movies with you all. You're such a wealth of knowledge when it comes to lore, but also your opinions make me think about things in a completely different way. Hector's reaction to Isaiah was ::chef's kiss:: Plus, I like wondering what conditioner Agustin uses to get hair that silky! Thanks again, guys. Excited for episode 3!

[@teannabyerts1904]

The whole POINT of sci-fi, fantasy and comics is to take those deep dives into difficult subjects, into the things below the surface of everyday life, to stare the hard stuff in the face... I'm glad this is turning out to be so much more than action and humor... we have character development, and a hard look at race in America. This is a great series.

[@dibils]

i love the insight hector brings from the comics! as someone who never got into comics it is so great hearing how it compares and makes these reactions must watch

[@jewsco]

Well I think we can officially say that they are clearly setting up the young avengers now

[@Aishakenya824]

This episode had me all in my feels, Isaiah Bradley‘s story had me very emotional

[@angelojohnson8891]

I love this channel. The reactions are entertaining but also informative. I learned so much about the history of comics just from listening to you guys talk. Shout out to Hector, this man is like a walking comic encyclopedia.

[@Se.Se3197]

I was refreshing the whole day

[@nagasainarasimha1645]

Yeah these guys take a lot of time to post the reaction

[@TheSrawsome]

@@nagasainarasimha1645 If you want them faster donate to their patreon.

[@robdilauro4344]

Is Prague like your Budapest when it comes to Clint and Natasha, what the hell happened? Haha

[@parsman9914]

Actually Isaiah wasn't the first Captain America. That happened after Steve Rogers' "death" like in this show. He was part of the project Rebirth which was an attempt to recreate the serum Erskine had created.

[@kajsablomberg]

LOVED your reaction and your awareness on current issues! Proud of you for not shying away!

[@kacimfriend]

I love how individually Sam and Bucky are like naw I'm good without you. But if it's Sam with the police. Or Bucky with Walker, they close ranks...

[@JimmyXWolvie]

8:32 YES! Thank you Hector, BIG shout out to Carl Lumbly! Great guy, Awesome M.M.

[@amandadougherty6615]

Loved this reaction/review. I honestly don’t understand how people didn’t expect the race issue to be discussed- Cap handed the shield to a Black man. Captain America started off as the symbol of America, the country. How people thought a Black man being a symbol of the US wouldn’t be addressed...is kind of beyond me. And the themes- Isaiah Bradley and the Tuskegee experiments, the government taking Sam’s shield “donation” and using it for their purposes without telling him and the connection to Henrietta Lacks...deep stuff.

[@redozmasoma]

Sam definitely needs to sell that boat now to fix Redwing lol

[@Lupin788]

Or he could just call up Shuri in Wakanda and ask for a little help.

[@ErnestoComposer]

After watching the episode I IMMEDIATELY wanted to learn more about Isaiah Bradley. I just wanted to come back to him, and I was disappointed when the episode ended. I want to know more!

[@kacimfriend]

Me too!! I have never bought a comic book before but I may have to order this one

[@PIPIL4LIFE]

As a Immigrant to the U.S.and a victim of police brutality. This episode was really emotional for me.

[@callmekobean2]

The sad truth however is.. racism isn’t political. It shouldn’t have to be, it should be understood by all that it is TAUGHT and wrong. Never a bad student, only a bad teacher.

[@BaithNa]

Well said

[@quiden75]

"It wasn't action packed but the statement was gigantic." Well said, Agustin. :)

[@yoditan]

If you read the credits the young guy with Isaiah Bradley is credited as Eli Bradley. Also the credits have little clues in them about the senator in ep.1 and General Ross and Power Broker.

[@jm0neystackz]

This is peak content from you guys, I know I can always count on you to have meaningful conversations like this and dissect what's going on in the best way.

[@KevinLopez-dm2tb]

Young Avengers the MCU has set up: - Kate Bishop (Hawkeye) - Cassie Lang (Stature) - Billy and Tommy (Wiccan and Speed) - Elijah ‘Eli’ Bradley ( Patriot) - America Chavez ( Set to cameo in Multiverse of Madness) - Iron Heart is getting her series Only person left from the roster is a certain Skrull/Kree hybrid that could appear in Captain Marvel 2 or Secret Invasion👀

[@groobmaster]

The guys hit the nail on the head. I love how they are pushing the narrative. The thing it feels natural and not forced.

[@eviive8496]

I've watched Falcon and the Winter Soldier countless times. I've recently found this channel. When Hector said that Isaiah is the best of Marvel history and then saluted Isaiah Bradley, I felt that to my core. And the whole Isaiah Bradley storyline already hit my heart with all the feels from day one.

[@tirthvaishnav4551]

You guys gasp at the same scenes that I gasp at, which other people don't necessarily catch. Such a joy to watch!

[@hadeszero4526]

YESS right sam is still just closed off while bucky is trying.

[@Serenity113]

Yep he’s not ready to open up just yet but I think or I hope that later on in the series he will open up as Bucky and him get closer.

[@akdollface007]

This was such a good episode! I love how they are exploring all the different nuances of the history...showing that we only know what either we’re told or what we witness ourselves (for example: for 80 years, the world was told that the Titanic sank in a whole piece even though some of the people who survived said that it broke in two...they weren’t listened to because they were not the higher ranking officers. And when the proof came out, it shifted ‘history’ from the lie to the truth.). So in this regard, what we thought we knew of the history is different than the real history. I’m glad they are also showing that yes, prejudicial attitudes and behaviors are there, not everyone is prejudiced though (which mirrors reality as well). That scene with Isaiah Bradley was SO well acted! Great job! That scene where Bucky admits that if Steve was wrong about Sam, then he’s wrong about Bucky was a deep insight into Bucky’s mind because Steve was the ONLY one who held to the thought that Bucky was a good man and was redeemable (Bucky, himself, didn’t even believe it or start to believe it until Steve continued to tell and show that yes, he was). And with John - he sees Captain America as a job, not who/what to stand for. Steve took that from a propaganda job to an actual hero who happened to be wearing that costume. John refers to himself as The Government (flexing his assumed power) and that is dangerous because that means he’s their meat puppet (to quote Agatha😉) and it’s never good to be a servant to the Government rather than a servant of the people. And when he said “then stay the hell outta my way”, I was like, “Yup. There we go.”

[@ishraqtalukder4518]

The best highlight of episode 2 is the actually the badass combat fighting sequence, which looks like it brings back the vibes to winter solider.

[@Zac_95]

I know we don’t need this as it’s not that story relevant but man, what I wouldn’t give for a flashback of Isaiah tearing Bucky’s arm off. Great review, guys!

[@downrightsuperb5690]

Who else wants a young Isaiah Bradley & Hank Pym prequel team-up?? Nobody knew the history of either of them!

[@frankie3041]

I think the MCU will have it that Isaiah Bradley will be the first US Super-Soldier _after_ Steve Rogers. He will be the first successful Super-Soldier created by a new Super-Soldier serum that _wasn’t_ created by Dr. Erskine - a serum that had unknown risks because the scientists who were developing it were trying to duplicate Dr. Erskine’s serum but couldn’t be sure they got it right.

[@bearicthenerd5947]

I’m a black man and this is so important. When the cop scene happen with Sam, I almost cried because everything was all to real. The hand on the gun , MULTIPLE cop cars for a routine traffic stop. Thank you marvel.

[@senaaricioglu]

You guys never disappoint... Once again the most insightful reaction & breakdown among others! Thank you!

[@timberland3220]

If anyone is frustrated with the talking points about race and identity with this show, then you’re missing the point of what marvel is trying to do. Even with him being an avenger, it doesn’t wash away the discrimination and struggles he has to face after he takes off the wings. He has somewhat of a split life, like being praised for fighting beside Cap and risking his life but still can’t get a loan for his family’s business. I love how real Marvel is getting with their characters and trying to stir up conversations with these TV shows. Amazing work on their part.

[@BaithNa]

I'd go further and say that people who have a problem with politics in a Captain America story, don't understand Captain America or the history of the character

[@blueasthelifeshefled320]

I always love Agustin's reaction when the episode ends... 😂😂 Great reaction as always guys!!

[@tbonemuscle]

Loved this reaction! They did such a great job of articulating the themes and adding context to the characters (especially Isaiah). Can't wait for the next ep. and reaction! 🤗

[@champd12z]

Great review!! Still laughing at Hector saying that the flag staffer "Believed in the cause" and sacrificed himself... 😂😂😂

[@BalbirYaduvanshi07]

i respect hector for his isiah praise salute to you too man

[@bdimon80]

Guys, I effin love any reaction to any show you guys do! Love the dynamic of you three. Bucky’s line to Sam about Steve hits me hard every time as Bucky and Cap are two of my favs over the MCU and Anthony Mackie’s continue performance of Sam grows on me more each time!

[@eddie8684]

Love your videos and appreciate so so much that you don’t shy away from discussing the more serious topics that tend to set off the worst part of the internet.

[@tomf.9732]

Thank you! I love this channel for acknowledging that comic books are reflected from real world politics. Anytime someone brings up racial topics from any show everyone gets upset and uncomfortable as if it doesn't happen. You guys are awesome!

[@thethreescrooges7945]

I love how much this feels like a continuation to that classic Cap trilogy. And that scene with the cops..... Chale, si me dolió :’v Keep it up guys.

[@eddiepavisic3932]

Zemo: Those organs: It’s my time to shine

[@rhirich]

Just starting watching your channel and you guys get it. The nuance, subtlety and depth doesn't pass you by at all. Appreciate you.

[@IAmHavok]

Steve didn't punch his way out of problems, he was the one willing to be hit to protect the ones behind him who couldn't.

[@Monstein]

800% excited for them to cover this stuff.

[@blackeychan1970]

Hector's salute of Isaiah Bradley and you guys's breakdown of this show, its racial themes and their necessity just got you a subscription. Love you guys!!!!✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@brucecambosos816]

The Isaiah Bradley scene hit me in the guts!!! I love the character and Marvel is going down this road us EPIC!!!

[@megangibson8618]

Hector gives me knowledge I didn’t know about that just makes these scenes so much better.

[@PrinceAli628]

multiple times I "instant" cried: Bucky's "If he was wrong about you then he was wrong about me." quote which Sebastian delivered PERFECTLY, and learning about Isaiah and that entire scene :')

[@TogetherAtLast]

The fact that a) Bucky told Sam to comply and b) pointed out that he was the falcon during the altercation really highlights the flaws in white allyship. Just like Hector said, Sam doesn’t have to be seen as special to avoid police harassment. Bucky has a lot to learn.

[@Booksandboots]

The person who the flag smashers stole from is most likely Power Broker. A name seen in the credits AND when the guys came to stop them from entering the plane one of the flag smashers said “it’s power brokers men”

[@NickBritten1]

You guys are easily the best and most knowledgeable reactors on KZbin/Patreon. As a guy who hasn't got a great deal on knowledge about the MCU, you really help me understand the deeper side to these stories. The best £5.99 a month I spend. Greetings from England.

[@romeo3353]

Hector putting the Isaiah Bradley connection together was fun to watch!

[@anubhavsingh8515]

My brain: Hate him Me: no...why?? He seems to be a good guy who is trying to do good things.. My brain: just DEWWW IT

[@martindavies6258]

Hey Hector. Just a little thing but Isaiah was not the first captain America. Steve was. Isaiah was created trying to recreate the super soldier serum. Everything else was spot on. Steve became captain America in 1941. Isaiah was experimented on in 1942.

[@martindavies6258]

@@pathevermore3683 I’ve just read red white and black again. The dates still stand Isaiah was created in 1942. The date is actually in the comic. Steve was created in 1941. Actually stated in the first Captain America comic. It’s not a retcon. Also in red white and black how are they reading Captain America comics and how could they steal a cap suit if Steve didn’t already exist.

[@moreau1755]

@@martindavies6258 Correct. Also see the quotes from both of Isaiah's creators on Isaiah's wikipedia page, which confirm what you've said, or the scene in The Truth where Isaiah reads the first Captain America Comic issue and mentions it came out a year before he was experimented on, or this panel from the History of the Marvel Universe: static2.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Isiah-Bradley-Captain-America-Fighting-Master-Man.jpeg?q=50&fit=crop&w=740&h=370 All of which confirm what you've said.

[@martindavies6258]

@@moreau1755 thanks. I did read the info on the wiki page, but some people don’t take them as evidence as they can be altered quite easily. It looks like the comment I was replying to has been deleted. But thanks for the confirmation

[@vinniegigante6810]

Another perfect reaction fellas! The knowledge that was shared touched my heart, thank you guys 💯