![]() ![]() ![]() Having finally given these two characters room to simply talk, “Truth” grounds Falcon and the Winter Soldier, a series that has previously rushed from fight to fight and set-piece to set-piece. Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie struggled earlier this season, with jokes about Gandalf and how Bucky stares too much both falling flat, but now the glue has set, and spending time in their company is an absolute joy. That’s partly thanks to great writing, also thanks to the two actors’ chemistry finally hitting the mark, the duo being both fun and endearing. The two characters’ scenes together, whether working on the boat or flinging the shield back and forth, give the episode real heart. After some light flirting, the former Winter Soldier finally comes to understand why Sam gave up the shield, and Sam imparts some sage advice on how Bucky might find peace within himself. Isaiah Bradley’s past cannot be forgotten, but Sam Wilson can build a better future.īucky arrives on the scene a little later, dropping off presumably a Wakandan-made Captain America suit for Sam. Yes, there’s a slightly cliche look at his nephew – a not-so-subtle nod to the next generation ready to be inspired by Sam Wilson – but it’s completely deserved. There’s a renewed hope in Sam, and seeing his training montage moment is moving. The two Wilsons talking about their family’s legacy, and how they can’t run from the situation, brings things full circle. There’s a reason Steve Rogers saw Sam as the next Captain America: after everything that’s happened, Sam still believes that righteousness and justice will persevere, as does Sam’s sister, Sarah, played by an understated Adepero Oduye. However, Sam, attentively listening to Isaiah, still has hope. ![]()
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