The critics were the first to share their views as soon as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Hawkeye premiered on Thursday on their micro blogging site. The six-part series sees Jeremy Renner return as Clint Barton/Hawkeye, introduced in the 2011 movie Thor, for his first solo adventure.
Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye The first two episodes starts streaming November 24, only on Disney Plus
Critic Tessa Smith wrote, “Hawkeye is PERFECT. 15 minutes in & I was a sobbing mess. Feels the most MCU of the Marvel shows with action & story. Great Kate Bishop introduction (@HaileeSteinfeld is AMAZING) but also the show Clint deserves. SO MANY COMIC NODS! Avengers musical in real life, please. #Hawkeye.”
Hawkeye is an original new series set in post-blip New York City, where former Avenger Clint Barton, has a seemingly simple mission to get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), a 22-year-old skilled archer and his biggest fan, to unravel a criminal conspiracy.
Hawkeye is PERFECT SO MANY COMIC NODS! #Hawkeye.
CBR’s Meagan Damore tweeted, “I am delighted to report that #Hawkeye was everything I wanted it to be! I got to see the first two episodes, and despite my (very high) expectations, it managed to charm me right off my feet. #Hawkeye tactfully balances Kate’s origin story with Clint’s guilt over his past. Like Kate and Eleanor’s relationship, Clint’s remorse is subtle, but clearly drives his actions. I’m really hoping for a payoff on this one, but the setup so far has been superb.”
Critics have reacted sharply to MCU’s Hawkeye, the first two episodes premiered in London. In the series, Jeremy Renner returns as Clint Barton (Hawkeye) while Hailee Steinfeld joins the MCU as Kate Bishop.
Screerant’s Ash Crossan wrote on Twitter, “Really enjoyed the first 2 episodes of #Hawkeye! Every Marvel D+ show so far has had a completely different vibe & Hawkeye’s lean into the Holiday season is a blast. Eager Kate’s dynamic with grumpy Clint is especially great. Can’t wait for more Hailee.”
According to Comicbook.com’s Brandon Davis, “#Hawkeye opens on a really cool sequence that is super rewarding for long time MCU fans. I loved it. Hailee Steinfeld is a great, energized Kate Bishop. Great new addition who hits the mark! The future for Kate & Clint’s dynamic seems really, really fun. Watched 2 eps, want 3!”
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SlashFilm’s Ethan Anderton wrote, “#Hawkeye is solid, but doesn’t have a plot that commands attention in the first two episodes. But where it shines is giving Clint Barton time to breathe as a character, showing how he deals with being recognized as a superhero and the hardship that comes with it.”