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10 Things That Fans Did Not Like in Falcon and Winter Soldier

Marvel Studios took a very big step by deciding to make series on the characters that did not get much screen space in the movies. The expectations were too high and luckily, MCU managed to live up to that. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was released on Disney+ after WandaVision. The series was an instant hit with the audiences as well as critics. It introduced various new characters and storylines. But there are some things that fans did not like in Falcon and Winter Soldier.

But despite everything, it cannot be ignored that the series had its fair share of flaws. The common audience who were not so familiar with MCU was able to ignore it. But in terms of MCU fans, the issues were directly pointed out by them. Let’s see the things that were not liked or were an irritation for them.

1. Val’s true intentions were not revealed

things that fans did not like in Falcon and Winter Soldier

John Walker was stripped of his identity as Captain America for killing a Flag Smasher in front of the public. He was then met by a mysterious woman named Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. For some time, MCU fans theorized that she might be the Power Broker who has been frequently mentioned in the series. She looked like a government official and asked Walker to join her. Fans were expecting her identity and intentions to be revealed towards the end, but that did not happen.

2. Censorship removed the important parts

Things That Fans Did Not Like in Falcon and Winter Soldier

Disney tries to ignore things that might be inappropriate for kids. But this did not go well with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. When John Walker kills a Flag Smasher, the camera focused only on John Walker’s face shot. Nothing was shown on the thing that was going on in the ground. Also, a tuberculosis subplot was included and an original virus subplot was removed for being identical to the recent pandemic.

3. Power Broker’s identity reveal remains unclear

things that fans did not like in Falcon and Winter Soldier

MCU fans believed that Sharon Carter was the Power Broker as shown in the final episode. But this is not confirmed since Batroc only addressed her by that name. Sharon personally did not confirm or deny it. In one of the scenes from the series, Zemo referred that the Power Broker as a man. He also said that the Power Broker has been in Madripoor for a very long time.

4. Karli Morgenthau was shown to be a bad villain to avoid fans’ sympathy

Karli Morgenthau was the leader of the Flag Smashers. She was actually doing something good for those who were displaced after the Blip. MCU fans were actually supporting her. But she was shown killing innocent people and this decreased fans’ sympathy towards the character. A new side of Karli was seen towards the end of the series. She was shot by Agent Carter in the final episode.

5. The re-introduction of Super Soldier Serum seemed unnecessary

things that fans did not like in Falcon and Winter Soldier

The Super Soldier Serum was reintroduced in this series. MCU fans were excited to see how this will affect the future of MCU. But unfortunately, the vials were administered and destroyed. The creator of this serum, Dr. Wilfred Nagel was murdered by Zemo. The only soldier alive because of this serum was John Walker. But his character was completely changed towards the end of the series. He was named as U.S. Agent.

6. References to Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross but he never showed up

things that fans did not like in Falcon and Winter Soldier

There were references to Thaddeus Ross in the mid-credits scene. His name appeared every time as the main member of the team researching the Super Soldier Serum. His obsession with the Serum also led to the creation of Abomination. Ross is in charge of The Raft that was first seen in Captain America: Civil War. He was referenced in the whole series but he never showed up.

7. References to Steve Rogers but he never showed up

Things that Fans Did Not Like in Falcon and Winter Soldier

There was a reference to Steve Rogers in the first episode. Torres mentioned the rumors which stated that Rogers might be on the moon. The show’s characters also visited the Smithsonian. Looking at all this, MCU fans were expecting that Steve Rogers might appear in any one episode. But that did not happen. The latest reports say that Chris Evans has been approached for a potential role in Marvel. This might answer our question on where he was during the Disney+ show.

8. Sam gave up the shield in the first episode

things that fans did not like in Falcon and Winter Soldier

The series started with a scene showing Sam Wilson. MCU fans were expecting that he might take on the mantle of Captain America in Episode 1. But he surrendered it to the government. Even Bucky Barnes was against his decision for not taking up the mantle of Captain America. The series explained that maybe Sam was not fully ready to take up the responsibility of being Captain America. But this did not go well with MCU fans.

9. Introduction of Madripoor, but no mutants

Madripoor is a name that is associated with the X-Men. The place made its debut in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Fans were hoping to see some mutants being a part of the series and MCU. The Princess Bar was also shown which was visited by Wolverine in the comics. The series could have introduced a new Wolverine and a new character like Viper. Maybe it was not done to put more focus on Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes.

10. The real intention of the US Government behind building John Walker

John Walker was considered to be the villain for most part of the series. He was stripped of his title after he murdered a Flag-Smasher. Then as he was visited by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, she named him U.S. Agent at the end of the series. Overall, the intention of the US Government to build John Walker was so that they can tear him down. It seemed kinda pointless. Plus, Walker’s turn into a good guy seemed so rushed.

So these are the things that fans did not like in Falcon and Winter Soldier. Were you also among these fans? Let us know in the comments.

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Anupal Sraban Neog

Born and grew up in Guwahati, Assam. Wish to see a discrimination free India at some point. Love to travel and explore new places. Binge watching web series is my favorite time pass activity. A Cinephilia and an ardent follower of Marvel and DC.
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