The penultimate episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier is available on Disney+. An exciting fifth chapter that opens many doors for the sequel to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). As with WandaVision, Marvel Studios preferred to save its best moments for the end of the series.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier: John Walker reveals himself
After the end of the previous episode, this fifth chapter deals with the fallout from the violent murder of John Walker, aka the new Captain America. Falcon and Bucky find themselves forced to arrest the vigilante proclaimed by the government. The latter decides to confiscate Cap's shield, which is currently in the hands of Sam Wilson. In short, the context is clearly being set up and announces dark hours for the rest of the MCU. John Walker gradually transforms into Agent US, and the post-credits scene confirms that the protagonist will take his own path, building his personal shield. The US agent is an ambiguous character from the Marvel Comics universe that we can't wait to meet. 
This episode 5 also allows the introduction of a new character: the Countess Valentina de Fontaine. A complex heroine, who has had many identities. Initially, she was supposed to appear in Black Widow. But since the film has not yet been released, it is in Falcon and the Winter Soldier that she makes her entrance. Initially an agent of SHIELD, Countess Valentina then becomes the new Madame Hydra to infiltrate the HYDRA organization. Eventually, after being replaced by a Skrull during the Secret Invasion, she is revealed to be a double agent in the service of the Russians. This protagonist has played many roles within the Marvel universe. In the MCU, she seems to be in the pay of HYDRA and is looking to recruit John Walker. It remains to be seen if, as in the comics, she will play double, see triple game. Maybe she works for HYDRA, or maybe for Nick Fury. She could also be a Skrull trying to invade Earth. In short, a new character that opens up a multitude of possibilities for the future of the MCU.
A very convincing episode
In any case, this latest opus accelerates the pace. Malcolm Spellman decides to bring a more serious and darker tone to this last episode. John Walker clarifies his intentions, as does Sam Wilson who seems to have decided to seize Captain America's legacy. As for Bucky Barnes, the latter is also much more interesting than at the beginning of the series. Deeper, his scripted springs become clearer, and offer a taciturn and tortured hero ultra charismatic. The character has never been as impactful as in Falcon and the Winter Soldier. 
The action sequences offer a few high-flying moments that offer quality entertainment. Similarly, Sharon Carter will undoubtedly have a more important role to play in the last episode of the show and more broadly in the future of the MCU. In any case, it's nice to see that Falcon and the Winter Soldier gains in personality, rhythm, and firepower! https://youtu.be/X_mSpyPVVzk
