New World Order (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier)

"New World Order"
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode
The first of several art posters released for the series, with art by SzarkaArt
Episode no.	Episode 1
Directed by	Kari Skogland
Written by	Malcolm Spellman
Produced by	Malcolm Spellman
Cinematography by	P.J. Dillon
Editing by	Jeffrey Ford Kelley Dixon
Original release date	March 19, 2021 (2021-03-19)
Running time	49 minutes
Cast
Desmond Chiam as Dovich Dani Deetee as Gigi Indya Bussey as DeeDee Amy Aquino as Dr. Raynor Chase River McGhee as Cass Aaron Haynes as AJ Ken Takemoto as Yori Ian Gregg as Unique Miki Ishikawa as Leah Vince Pisani as a loan officer Alphie Hyorth as a government official Rebecca Lines as Senator Atwood Jon Briddell as Major Hill Miles Brew as Colonel Vassant Charles Black as Carlos Akie Kotabe as RJ
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"New World Order" is the first episode of the American television miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Sam Wilson / Falcon and Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier. It follows the pair as they adjust to life after returning from the Blip at the end of Avengers: Endgame (2019). The episode is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. It was written by head writer Malcolm Spellman and directed by Kari Skogland.

Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie reprise their respective roles as Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson from the film series, with Wyatt Russell, Erin Kellyman, Danny Ramirez, Georges St-Pierre, Adepero Oduye, and Don Cheadle also starring. Development began by October 2018, with Spellman hired to serve as head writer of the series. Skogland joined in May 2019. They focused on exploring the title characters, including themes related to Wilson's life as a Black superhero in America and his response to being handed the mantle of Captain America in Endgame. Filming took place at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, with location filming occurring in the Atlanta metropolitan area and in Prague. An aerial battle was mostly filmed practically with Red Bull Air Force skydivers in wingsuits; Weta Digital integrated this and other footage with a digital background and additional effects.

"New World Order" was released on the streaming service Disney+ on March 19, 2021. It became the most-watched Disney+ series premiere, surpassing the series premiere of WandaVision. The episode received positive reviews from critics, with praise going to its opening aerial battle, the characterization of Wilson and Barnes, and the racial themes included. However, it received criticism over Wilson and Barnes not sharing any scenes together and there were some negative comparisons made between the episode and Marvel Television's Netflix series. The episode received several accolades, including a Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award nomination for Cheadle's role as James Rhodes.