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HAWKEYE

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Tony Dalton, Fra Fee, Alaqua Cox, Aleks Paunovic, Piotr Adamczyk, and Linda Cardellini
Creator: Jonathan Igla

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QUENTIN

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In Hawkeye, Marvel successfully fuses the street-level-style adventures of Netflix’s The Defenders universe with the light-hearted tone and connective tissue of the MCU. Overall, Jeremy Renner carries the show, playing Clint Barton with a mix of exasperated dad energy and “I’m too old for this superhero shit” weariness, which creates an excellent odd couple dynamic with the overeager Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld). While the story, stakes, and even production design are a tad slight, they can be overlooked for the additional depth this show brings to previous MCU entries and the small nods that make this universe feel more lived-in.

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AMARÚ

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When MCU offerings are more than just regular superhero fare, they successfully create something as unique and rich as its source material. Hawkeye is the latest to do so, with its buddy cop approach to Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) and Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner). Steinfeld’s charm hilariously balances Renner’s stoicism, and while her wide-eyed wonder can be a bit campy, it fits the Christmas backdrop and makes the in-depth look into Clint’s struggles since Endgame much more impactful. Hawkeye is another strong entry into Disney+’s ever expanding slate of MCU shows.

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PAIGE

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Hawkeye must be Cupid because those arrows struck my heart! The series, which brings a grounded look to the street-level crime fighting that the MCU has been lacking, gives more depth to Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) while also introducing an energetic Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) to the MCU. Between Barton’s grumpy man routine and Bishop’s untamable but impressionable youth, they truly are a dynamic duo! Steinfeld is an especially amazing addition, as she makes arguably one of the more boring Avengers genuinely entertaining. This has been my favorite MCU show thus far, so give me a season two, Disney+!

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NICK

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Ranking the MCU series is difficult, but it's hard to argue against Hawkeye's standing as the most fun entry. Once the forgotten Avenger, the story of Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) since Infinity War has stepped its game up. Hawkeye continues that journey as Renner gives his best performance as the character, continuing to delve into Clint's humanity as a reluctant mentor to Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop. Steinfeld, in her own right, is fantastic and her quirky chemistry seems to work regardless of who shares the screen with her. Add in a few surprises and you have a highly entertaining miniseries.

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