Now, this is more like it!

That being said, Sam and Bucky’s tussle with John does resonate, just in a different way.

In the wake of the fight, Bucky silently drops the shield next to Sam and skulks away.

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The next time we see him, he’s in Sokovia handing Zemo over to the Dora Milaje.

Unsurprisingly, the government doesn’t do anything to really hold John accountable for his actions.

But, hey, this is America.

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The senate hearing scene actually reminded me of two Marvel stories.

And I did it well."

Anyway, time to discuss my two favorite parts of the episode.

“But they’ve been doing that for 500 years,” says Isaiah.

“Pledge allegiance to that, brother.

They will never let a Black be Captain America.

Even if they did, no self-respecting Black man would ever want to be.”

“If I was in his shoes, I’d feel the exact same way.

Thus, Sam and Bucky agree to have each other’s backs when Karli resurfaces.

Unsurprisingly, it’s not long before she does.

Let’s go.B+

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