I think my generation has become a bit spoiled when it comes to TV series and shows.
If you’re feeling nostalgic then you can plug into any streaming service and pay a subscription fee to view your old favorites and newly released shows whereas the hottest new shows are relegated to one episode per week.
Nothing annoyed me more than that as a teen and young adult, so, I’m grateful for streaming and owning several TV shows on DVD.
But, I’ve had to relearn some patience as of late, especially with the release of Disney and Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) release of “Hawkeye” over Thanksgiving break.
Sadly, the six-episode show is being paced out for the big national release of “Spiderman: No Way Home” on Friday, Dec. 17, and ends on Wednesday, Dec. 22.
As of our Tuesday press time, there are two episodes to stream via Disney+, with a third episode set to air on Wednesday, Dec. 1.
Hawkeye is an American television miniseries created by Jonathan Igla for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Clint Barton/Hawkeye and Kate Bishop/Hawkeye.
Igla also serves as head writer with Rhys Thomas leading the directing team.
Thomas has said that the series is set in December 2024, only one year after the events of Endgame, which means it’s been one year since half the world’s population was returned to Earth following their five-year disappearance.
It is the fifth television series in the MCU produced by Marvel Studios this year, including “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “Loki,” and “What if…?”
I do have to admit that I learned a bit more patience with the other MCU shows, but, I’m dying to see how this one plays out.
So far, I’m not disappointed!
While the first two episodes have spent time setting the stage for Barton and Bishop’s lives since the events in Endgame, I’m expecting quick progression for the next episode.
After all, viewers can Google and look up episode synopsis online and check for anything they may have missed that could tie into the next episode or feature film.
I know that I’ve spent plenty of time making sure I’m on track and understanding these shows and how they factor into the MCU.
Jeremy Renner reprises his role as Clint Barton from the film series, with Hailee Steinfeld joining him as Kate Bishop along with Tony Dalton, Fra Fee, Brian d’Arcy James, Aleks Paunovic, Piotr Adamczyk, Linda Cardellini, Simon Callow, Vera Farmiga, and Alaqua Cox.
It’s rated TV-14 which is defined as a “television program rating advising parents that a program is unsuitable for children under the age of 14.”
Or, basically, rated PG-13 – more or less.
Honestly, I spent too much time enjoying the dialogue and interactions between the characters to pay much attention to the martial arts, explosions, and off-camera killing.
However, I will say that if you’ve watched any of the other MCU TV series, then you’re in line for this once since it’s at about the same maturity level.
Basically, it’s fit for teens and adults, but probably not for younger children.
Though I leave that up to a child’s parent to decide!
