![]() ![]() "The Star-Spangled Man," The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's second episode, pushes Sam further into the second stage of grief. The government has betrayed Sam's trust and with the knowledge that a complete stranger now has Steve's legacy in his hands (quite literally), Sam understandably, becomes angry. The end of this episode is when John Walker is crowned the new Captain America by the United States government. This reasoning allows Sam to essentially deny that Steve has passed and cannot regain possession of the shield, prohibiting him from being able to mourn the loss of his friend.īy the end of "New World Order," Sam is already beginning to move into the second stage of grief: anger. In Sam's mind, the shield still belongs to Steve. For Sam, this denial of the shield's ownership is his way of immortalizing the legacy of Steve Rogers. Sam denies himself ownership of the shield and relinquishes it to the Smithsonian. The first episode, "New World Order," sets Sam's first stage of grief (denial) into effect. Sam has lost a friend, a colleague, and is now weighed with the decision of whether or not the mantle of Captain America is his to take. Unlike them, Sam's grief runs much deeper than losing a beloved hero. He, like the rest of the world, is still mourning the loss of Captain America. So, when Steve hands Sam the Captain America shield at the end of Avengers: Endgame, Sam has seemingly been hand chosen by Captain America himself to take the mantle in his absence.ĭespite Steve's choice, Sam is not Captain America by the start of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. From there, their relationship soars to new heights as they bond over their hunt for Bucky Barnes and avoid being caught by the United States government. Sam and Steve first cross paths in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, birthing the infamous "On your left!" line that would reappear throughout the following MCU films. RELATED: The Falcon And The Winter Soldier: Unpacking Bucky And Sam's Relationship While The Falcon and the Winter Solider is not typically thought of for its exploration of grief, there is one present within Sam and his relationship with Steve. WandaVision explores the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) throughout the series through Wanda's development. In it, Wanda struggled to cope with all the losses she experienced since arriving in the MCU (and those she's carried with her long before). The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's predecessor, WandaVision, dealt heavily with the concept of grief. While the growing relationship between Sam and Bucky is a focal point of the series, the loss of Sam and Steve's relationship is at its core. While these are all valid reasons to celebrate The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's success, it is not the only story prevalent for these Marvel heroes. It is celebrated for its meaningful commentary on social issues, the growth it promotes in Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes' evolving relationship, and what truly makes a hero. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was Marvel's second series to hit Disney+ in early 2021. ![]()
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