Hawkeye Episode 4 Recap: A Watch, Wife Barton, and an Assassin

Hawkeye episode 4 — out now on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar — kicked off the second half of the brand new Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries by driving into the next gear. There was extra intrigue normally round feminine characters this episode. Hawkeye episode Four launched the Black Widow character that we have been promised final December — after which arrange on the finish of the Black Widow film earlier this 12 months. Florence Pugh returned because the wise-cracking tremendous spy Yelena Belova, although she did not get any phrases in on Hawkeye episode 4. The new Hawkeye episode additionally teased a presumably difficult previous for Hawkeye’s spouse Laura Barton (Linda Cardellini) who appears rather more keen on sure objects than she should be.

At the identical time, Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) who obtained a lot consideration in Hawkeye episode Three was nearly non-existent on Hawkeye episode 4. That stated, Hawkeye episode Four had a bit extra for Kate’s mom Eleanor Bishop (Vera Farmiga) who is probably going hiding one thing. Hawkeye episode Four additionally confirmed Jack Duquesne’s (Tony Dalton) dangerous man standing, additional distancing him from his Marvel Comics counterpart. We additionally did not get any extra of the “Uncle” who was teased in Hawkeye episode 3, disappointing followers desperately eager to see the return of Kingpin/ Wilson Fisk — if that’s even going to occur.

Hawkeye episode 4 — titled “Partners, Am I Right?”, directed by Bert & Bertie, and written by Erin Cancino and Heather Quinn — picks up proper the place we left off in Hawkeye episode 3. The very dramatic ending with Jack Duquesne (Dalton) pointing the Ronin sword at Hawkeye/ Clint Barton’s (Jeremy Renner) face may be very rapidly performed for laughs. Fitting for a Marvel sequence that has prioritised goofiness over sincerity from the start. Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) and her mom Eleanor (Farmiga) observe them into the room very quickly — a lot for an empty residence, Kate — and that diffuses the stress throughout. Eleanor is aware of Clint is an Avenger, and Jack naturally lowers the sword.

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Tony Dalton as Jack Duquesne, Vera Farmiga as Eleanor Bishop in Hawkeye episode 4
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Then at a dinner desk, Jack and Eleanor attempt to determine why Kate is mates with an Avenger. Kate very enthusiastically says they’re engaged on a case collectively as companions. Clint does not like to make use of the buddies or companions them — however sure, they’re working collectively, he concedes.

This is just about the dynamic from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: not mates, not companions, however co-workers. Eleanor is of course apprehensive and as she walks Clint in direction of the elevator in Hawkeye episode 4, she expresses issues about Kate’s wellbeing. You have children proper, Eleanor says, bringing within the parent-children dynamic. Clint says whereas he cannot drop the case, he’s going to guard her daughter.

In the elevator, Clint texts his spouse Laura Barton to lookup “Sloan LTD”, the identify of the corporate that Kate present in Hawkeye episode Three that was hooked up to Kazi (Fra Fee). Meanwhile, Eleanor calls somebody — Hawkeye episode Four does not inform us who — expresses extra concern on a voicemail and asks them to name her again.

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Out on the New York streets in Hawkeye episode 4, Laura (Cardellini) calls Clint and tells him that Sloan is a entrance for Tracksuit. They have been talking Russian when she known as — Laura has additionally found that the Sloan CEO is none different Jack (who does not give Sloan staff a break day). Clint figures Jack is laundering cash for the Tracksuit Mafia. This is big because it confirms Kate’s suspicion about Jack — and confirms Jack’s standing as a foul man on Hawkeye.

Laura then enquires about Clint’s wellbeing, asks him to deal with his physique, and — switches to German so the youngsters will not know what they’re speaking about — wonders if one thing else is lacking from the Avengers compound. You imply just like the Rolex, Clint notes. This is the watch that Kazi and Co have been after in Hawkeye episode 1. Why is Laura citing the Rolex and likewise talking in German? Does Laura have a subject agent previous that we do not learn about?

Back on the Bishop residence in Hawkeye episode 4, Kate is mendacity on the couch whereas Eleanor talks to Jack about when Kate’s admiration for Clint started. Eleanor continues to be very apprehensive, and Jack walks aways to make her tea. Kate tries to carry up the Jack matter once more along with her mom, however she desires her to assist with the Bishop firm vacation celebration. Kate is just not in any respect. As Jack returns, he serenades Eleanor with a dance — which lastly causes Kate to smile at them for the primary time. As Jack destroys one other pithy quote, the Bishops have amusing about how Jack at all times makes use of aphorisms unsuitable.

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Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton in Hawkeye episode 4
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Clint in the meantime is following his spouse’s recommendation and icing himself. To its credit score, Hawkeye is severe about displaying us the harm superheroes take, and the way they should relaxation and get better. Kate bursts in with vacation cheer (she has Christmas films, pizza and extra). Clint tells her Jack’s shady reality. We launch into an prolonged montage, as Kate notes that they’re going to have a good time and plan on the identical time. They discuss extra about trick arrows — Kate wonders why there are not any boomerang arrows. Clint then reveals off a trick with a coin after which teaches Kate the way to do it. They are mainly hanging and bonding — it is a properly crafted Hawkeye episode Four scene general, I admit.

It will get a bit severe after Kate asks Clint about the perfect shot he ever took. Clint offhandedly says that it was the one he by no means took, however then regrets blurting it out. He hesitates however after prodding from Kate, tells her how he met Natasha. He was despatched to take her out however he might see she needed out. Clint is absolutely emotional, given he misplaced her in Avengers: Endgame. Kate wonders if Clint misplaced his household within the Blip, and after he says sure, she broaches the subject she already appears to have discovered in her head. Kate will get Clint to confess he is Ronin in Hawkeye episode 4, which turned increasingly apparent actually as he stored spending time away from his household to guard Kate.

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As Kate heads for mattress, Clint has nightmares about his time as Ronin and shedding Black Widow/ Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) on Vormir, as he nods off in Hawkeye episode 4.

In the morning, Clint tells Kate that he’s going to see Kazi — and needs her to trace down the trick arrows they misplaced in that Hawkeye episode Three automotive chase throughout New York. They are in a NYPD facility, Clint has found, due to a tracker. The LARPers may also help, Clint says, they’ve cop members.

Kate goes to LARPers and they comply with assist her if she makes it value their whereas. Meanwhile, Clint tries to motive with Kazi in Hawkeye episode 4. You must persuade Maya to cease searching Ronin — it’ll get her killed. This is your closing warning, Clint says.

As Clint arrives again on the residence, he discovers that Kate has gotten the LARPers closely concerned. She is making an attempt out costumes they’ve designed for LARPing. Kate then guarantees them extra materials for brand spanking new costumes — so long as they design two for the each of them. Clint is just not happy with how far Kate is taking it in Hawkeye episode 4 — he is only a grumpy dad — and he finds a technique to get them out of there after getting a textual content from Laura. The Rolex tracker continues to be lively at a New York location.

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Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop (proper) in Hawkeye episode 4
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The bow-and-arrow duo depart with the trick arrows that the LARPers properly stole for them — and attain the darkened residence the place the watch is pinging. Clint provides Kate tips about why he selected this spot, however she has different concepts and has already left his facet. Kate does not even observe Clint’s plan and simply walks in via the entrance door in Hawkeye episode 4. She breaks into the flat, disables some strobe lights with purple goo arrows, earlier than discovering the watch. Turns out the individual is holding tabs on Clint, as they’ve particulars of his household on a close-by notepad. By then, Clint has discovered what the strobe lights are for — but it surely’s too late.

Maya Lopez (Cox), the Tracksuit Mafia chief from Hawkeye episode 3, has arrived again at her residence. Clint is confused for just a few seconds although as a result of he’s additionally coping with somebody on the rooftop lookout. Kate assures him that she’s coping with Maya — which to be truthful is not going very nicely. In between saving himself, Clint attaches a cable to Maya’s balcony which Kate then makes use of to zipline throughout to the roof in Hawkeye episode 4. There, the duo attempt to tackle the suited opponent, however they pull a gun on Kate. Just then, Maya ziplines in and crashes into them, launching herself right into a battle she did not actually need to.

Turns out, the individual in black has some devices of their very own — which can ring a bell for Marvel followers. They briefly knock down Maya, and take Kate out of the motion by tying her to a cable and throwing her off the roof. For a short second in Hawkeye episode 4. Clint goes via the identical feelings that he did with Natasha in Endgame, considering that Kate is gone. But as he reaches the sting, he realises that Kate is hanging from a line. Instead of pulling her up although, Clint cuts her down because the Christmas lights break her fall, and tells her to get out of there. But Kate being Kate, she returns to assist him.

In the following chaos in Hawkeye episode 4, Kate lands an arrow in Maya’s shoulder and earlier than she will fireplace one other, Maya takes off. The suited enemy loses their gun to Kate because it tossed down a stairwell, however then outsmarts Clint in fisticuffs. Not earlier than he unmasks her although — the individual within the swimsuit is Yelena Belova (Pugh), the sister-figure to Natasha who had been duped into taking a contract on Clint within the Black Widow post-credits scene. But with Kate aiming an arrow straight for her head, Yelena takes off.

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Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova in Hawkeye episode 4
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Kate wonders who that was, to which Clint says that she does not wish to know. Yes I do, if we’ll work collectively, Kate protests. But Clint is in no temper to entertain Kate’s ambition. “Someone has hired a Black Widow assassin. This has gotten very real very quickly,” Clint then provides. Kate says she understands the danger that comes with the job, however Clint says he isn’t going to contain her it doesn’t matter what. “Go home Kate,” Clint barks at her. This is clearly stemming from his fears round how he misplaced Nat — and Eleanor’s request earlier in Hawkeye episode Four to maintain Kate out of it. After all, Kate is only a child, and Hawkeye naturally feels protecting round her.

I suppose we shall be seeing extra of Yelena in Hawkeye episode 5, releasing Wednesday, December 15.

Hawkeye episode Four is now streaming on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. New episodes launch each Wednesday round 1:30pm IST/ 12am PT.

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