For viewers with the vein for series like Netflix’s Daredevil and The Punisher, it is pretty much to their liking. The series is violent, created with all the necessary blocks required for an entertaining crime series deeply rooted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and embedded in the offcuts left by the Avengers: Endgame.

The TV series is banking on a plethora of action sequences filled with intriguing stunts and combat styles powered by adequate special effects that provide all the reminiscences of the 2014 film Captain America: The Winter Soldier. For men who have gotten used to films like John Wick, TV series like “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” should be no big deal; however, the first four episodes certainly are a bit different from what we normally see in a toned-down MCU movie. All the characters engage in physical fights, and the ensuing bloodshed can even put some of the Netflix series to shame.

All the viewers will see a lot of combat and destructive weapons, which surges the stakes a little; there is Daniel Bruhl’s Baron Zemo to rake up old wounds and inflict the new ones. We see the use of a lot of guns, knives, and missiles, and of course Captain America’s shield, but despite the use of violence, the creators were careful not to show any repelling gore, excessive bloodshed, and graphic imagery. Like The Punisher, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier also bring PTSD to the front, and apart from that, there is a little grieving and reminiscences about deceased family members, and of course, a little shout-out to the events relayed by the last two Avengers films.

There are parents who have complained that there is sporadic use of cuss words, but I see no infringement of trust since the TV series did not have to care about the limitations of theater censorship, and we are talking about soldiers, not the angels. “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” indeed, cannot be recommended to small children by a sane mind; however, if you are above thirteen years old, you are good to watch it. The first four episodes deserve a PG-13 rating, at the very least.

Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan play their respective roles of Sam Wilson (Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) and understandably take center stage. The two characters were sort of in the shadows of Captain America in the entirety of MCU Phase 3, but now they have taken the forefront, and we know about those two in a bit more detail. The series is built on the past events of MCU, and expands the story arcs relayed in the previous films, and also expertly builds its own narrative coherent with the chronology of the whole franchise. Daniel Bruhl’s Baron Zemo is the main villain as he lurks in the shadows hoping to carry out his new agenda after failing on his previous mission in the 2016 film Captain America: Civil War. For some moments, the series does feel like we are watching an expanded version of a Captain America film, but the episodic model of storytelling did give writers a lot of time and freedom to explore each character and their personal lives in a bit more detail.

Marvel fans have starved for an MCU film since Spiderman: Far from Home, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, much like WandaVision, are like a delicious pie that just takes forever in the oven. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, as the name suggests, is all about Marvel and where it is headed after Avengers: Endgame. Apart from intriguing violence, the TV series offers plenty of fun-filled humor and dialogue that can make any Marvel fan smile. The heart, humor, and violence form the basis of the two protagonists and the entire premise of the whole saga. While no one can tell you what to watch, the essence of everything can only be comprehended once you give it a watch. And as far as every Marvel fan is concerned, they are way past asking for validation.

The Russo Brothers did their job with Avengers, and now while focusing on other things, they must let off the string and let the new generation walk into oblivion with a heartful hope that one day they will create something even better.

Source : Review of the TV Series-“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”

Even if you are uninitiated to the whole zombie-pop culture, you must have heard of the TV series “The Walking Dead.” But, is it worthy of a watch? While all the “The Walking Dead” fans would let you know that it is good enough to be called the best zombie-based show on the planet, some may disagree. Let us parse into it.

There is no perfect genre to describe “The Walking Dead.” The TV series spans many genres, including horror, crime, action, gore, and visceral visuals. The graphic imagery sometimes churns your stomach almost to the breaking point, and in addition to that, there are enough guns, blood, and zombies to capture your imagination. You cannot watch it with your children, though, as there are some uncensored and freehold-swearing along with love and crime scenes, which makes it pretty awkward family viewing, if not impossible. Many viewers have rated the series as 16+, but there are often references to pregnancy, birth control, coercion, and other things. So, if you want to make your kid a geeky, intellectual, or angelic kind of person, then “The Walking Dead” should not really be your cup of tea.

However, if you are watching with friends and you are looking for some epic fighting scene, cowboy-themed dialogues, and some zombies for horror, then there is no better TV series than “The Walking Dead” to make you laugh, cry, and cheer at the same time. In the initial seasons, humans fight zombies as the zombie apocalypse takes over Earth, but as the seasons go by, humans’ evil instincts take over, and the series shows them as eviller than the zombies.

The heroic humans suddenly turn into a horde of evil monsters that can perform almost any crime. They can humiliate anyone, shot, stab, and throw children away, and their crimes come with impunity because there is no law and order, or government, or even a god to take care of the sins.

The central premise of the whole saga deals with a group of survivors fighting off an army of zombies as they travel across the country to find a safe abode. Andrew Lincoln plays the leading role in the company of Lennie James, Adrian Kali Turner, Sarah Wayne Callies, and Chandler Riggs. The series is based on a graphic novel series penned by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. Jon Bernthal also joins the cast in the successive seasons in the role of Shane Walsh, who is one of the most iconic characters of the whole “The Walking Dead” saga.

The first season primarily puts focus on the group of survivors and the characters played by Lincoln, James, and Turner as they run for their lives and find his missing wife (played by Sarah Wayne Callies) and a boy (played by Chandler Riggs). They lead a group of survivors to a safe place and end up building a shaky and tremulous civilization. The humans struggle to live together as the dark instincts take over.

Now, if you are wondering whether to give it a watch, then you would be glad to know that this AMC horror-drama has been heavily ranked as one of the best horror series created in the last decade and is continued to be binge-watched by zombie lovers. However, zombies are not everybody’s cup of tea, and most people hate it when fans of the show compare the series to shows like Game of Thrones or Breaking Bad. However, if nothing else, you can watch the show for Andrew Lincoln (you probably know him for his lovely portrayal of a Romeo character in Love Actually). Other fan-favorite characters of the show include Shane Walsh, Daryl (played by Norman Reedus), and Michonne (played by Danai Gurira). As you proceed to binge-watch season by season, you will be pulled into the series more as you take a dip into personal trauma, moral conflict, and agendas of the characters.

Source : Review of the TV Series-“The Walking Dead”