• Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket

Marvel’s Hawkeye – Episode 3 Review – ‘Echoes’

December 1, 2021 by Martin Carr

Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Marvel’s Hawkeye…

Alaqua Cox is a name people should get comfortable with. Her introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe will light fires, forge in-roads and welcome a chrome domed villain back into the fray. Being both deaf, disabled and Native American, Echo turns Hawkeye on its head. ASL (American Sign Language) also broadens the playing field further by making conversations visually and verbally intriguing. Important character beats lean into this, offering moments of genuine comedic invention, while Hailee Steinfield and Jeremy Renner remain infinitely watchable.

Elsewhere, a plethora of sight gags and MCU references slot right in with slick set pieces. Fight scenes are frenetic, inventive and extremely watchable, while locations change almost as often as modes of transportation. Audiences are literally thrown into the fight, while arrows whizz past and explosions leave the air tasting bitter.

There is a real sense of immersion as our protagonists escape, evade and then segue into some serious sleuthing. With the promise of an ominous presence looming large, both Hawkeye and Kate find themselves perpetually pursued in an episode which never lets up. Sharp writing, confident direction and a series which is really coming together, makes Hawkeye the most polished piece of Marvel television since WandaVision.

Although the plot primarily uses Hawkeye’s transgressions to move things along, it is Marvel’s well balanced choices regarding representation that make this show work. With Echo already announced as a forthcoming small screen project from Kevin Feige, there is no doubt that the MCU is about to get a whole lot bigger. With key players making their way over from other dimensional plains, Hawkeye feels like the precursor no one knew they needed.

There is already talk of Young Avengers being subtlety introduced to make way for an event crossover; one in which characters like Kate Bishop may yet play a prominent part. With a perfect combination of intellect and athleticism she seems the ideal person to take over. Driven, persuasive and heavily bankrolled, she represents Hawkeye mark II in ways Jeremy Renner would struggle to emulate.

With the ever present shadow of Avengers: Endgame antics weighing heavy, this feels like a swansong in which Jeremy Renner can add further depth to Clint Barton. Age, experience and street smarts may give him a distinct advantage, but this also allows pearls of wisdom to be passed down, while Hailee Steinfield finds her feet. In many ways this already feels like the role she was destined to play.

Martin Carr

 

Filed Under: Martin Carr, Reviews, Television Tagged With: Alaqua Cox, Hailee Steinfeld, Hawkeye, Jeremy Renner, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

WATCH OUR MOVIE NOW FOR FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

The Essential Gene Hackman Movies

The Most Overhated Modern Superhero Movies

Revisiting the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy

The Best ‘So Bad It’s Good’ Horror Movies

The Essential Revisionist Westerns of the 21st Century

Not for the Faint of Heart: The Most Shocking Movies of All Time

10 Iconic Movie Weapons Every Millennial Kid Wanted

Great Mob Movies You Might Have Missed

The Goonies at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic 80s Adventure

Knight Rider: The Story Behind the Classic 1980s David Hasselhoff Series

Top Stories:

Movie Review – Daniela Forever (2025)

Netflix shares Wednesday season 2 trailer and promo images

Movie Review – Superman (2025)

Peacock’s true crime drama Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy gets a trailer

Great Tarantino-esque Movies You Need To See

New trailer for Netflix mystery-thriller series Untamed starring Eric Bana

7 Underrated World War II Romance Movies

Movie Review – Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight (2025)

STREAM FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

FEATURED POSTS:

Ranking Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Post-Governator Starring Roles

Eli Roth: Ranking the Films of the Horror Icon

The Essential Richard Norton Movies

Ten Essential Films of the 1940s

Our Partners

  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket