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By Polly Conway
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Intriguing new Marvel duo's adventures have violence.
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Hawkeye
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Based on 8 parent reviews
What's the Story?
Taking place years after the Blip/Purge (when half the world's population was decimated for five years), HAWKEYE features an MCU world that's still trying to get back to normal. Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) is a talented young archer from a privileged background who lost her dad during the events of the first Avengers movie. Meanwhile, Hawkeye, aka Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner), is trying to enjoy a festive holiday trip to New York City with his three kids. When Kate finds herself in possession of the suit of mysterious renegade crime fighter Ronin (a role that was formerly Hawkeye's), her own superhero journey begins.
Is It Any Good?
It doesn't feel entirely necessary in the increasingly sprawling Marvel Universe, but this miniseries is still an enjoyable holiday entertainment for superhero fans. Steinfeld is charming as a fledgling hero, and Renner brings a little more life to Hawkeye than in previous performances. Marvel fans will enjoy a few fun comic moments, like watching Hawkeye suffer through a performance of Rogers, a musical about the Avengers' earlier adventures, or Kate's discovery that the Avenger base is outfitted with Avenger-branded butterscotch. Bishop could be a solid new addition to the team, and her origin story here is a treat for the holidays and beyond.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about superheroes. Why do you think they stay popular after so many years?
How do Hawkeye and Kate show courage in the face of danger? Why do you think courage is an important character strength? Do you have to be a superhero to have it?
How do the main characters manage their complicated family relationships? How does Hawkeye feel when he has to leave his family to do superhero stuff? How does Kate feel about her family's wealth and connections?
Hawkeye has hearing damage and wears a hearing aid; Maya is deaf. Have you seen other characters who are deaf or hard of hearing on TV or in movies? How are they typically represented?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 24, 2021
- Cast : Jeremy Renner , Hailee Steinfeld , Vera Farmiga
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Action
- Topics : Superheroes
- Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
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- Last updated : February 18, 2023
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