Danial Jamshidi

(WRITTEN AT THE TIME OF EP. 1 & 2'S RELEASE) I am a big fan of this show, but have a few major issues with it: A bit pessimistic about its future. The acting, though predominantly great, has many sections of error that really disillusion viewers and pull them from the story. For example, actor Jeremy Renners line, "Come on!", shown in late episode one and the prologue to episode 2, left me separated from the interaction between Kate Bishop and Clint Barton and instead considering the forced nature of their first encounter. After many similar errors such as this, you start to recognize forced plot points, mediocre acting, things that happen "just because", and things that exist "just because". You're pulled from a story of a character you've thoroughly liked and a character you can potentially like and obligated to consider the goals and purpose of the show, instead of immersing yourself in the story. I also think the character Kate Bishop has something I'm going to deem, "Main Character Syndrome". She is a 22 year old, (acting like a 15 year old), and has amazing martial art and archery skills. This alone can be played well, but they also go on to note that she is very wealthy and has been even pampered for most her life. Again, this can be worked with. But they attribute a personality to Kate that fails to exhibit either of these lifestyle characteristics, let alone merge them. These are the major issues I personally found with the show, and I hope that they are resolved in later episodes. That being said, the character of Clint Barton and his story of spending time with his family, persevering through loss of hearing, and his general interaction with the set, is something that makes the show worth watching. For example, in episode two, Clint goes through an assortment of different settings to retrieve his "Ronin" suit. This part of the show feels genuine and entertaining, focusing on what the show was originally supposed to showcase, Hawkeye. I also think the one-eyed dog, though unnecessary, was a great addition to the story. Though it does contribute to a forced plot point trying to flesh out Kate Bishop, a dog can make any story better. I would provide evidence, but this is more of an immature note I'm adding to this review to elucidate that I am a fan of the show, pointing out its flaws to at least vocalize my concerns