Marvel brings its two star-studded heroes together in this week's installment of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes are finally side by side, although their relationship is a bit... rocky. One of the best parts of the latest episode is the banter between the two characters. It's like the buddy cop partners you didn't know you needed in your life. And this combination of characters has led to a fresh new take on the universe for Marvel, as we'll see. What can this episode teach us about writing and character development? Read on to find out. Enemies-to-Friends We've all seen and heard the enemies-to-friends trope thousands of times, but what makes this show's dynamic feel authentic? For one, it's the fact that we know these characters. We know their story, motivations, wants, needs, and therefore we already care about them. Bucky and Sam haven't had a ton of screen-time together in past movies, so although we do know these characters, there's still the mystery of how they'll interact and mesh. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 2 April, 2021