I liked the first episode, but I'm not hooked yet. I suspect that much like Wandavision, it will take 2 more episodes to really get rolling.
However, I like the character work in this episode. The big budget action scene that the episode opens with, is really well done. But I find the character stuff way more compelling. Just seeing the aftermath of the blip is interesting. I also find the supporting cast likeable. They did a good job casting Falcon's family.
I suspect the new Captain America is going to be bad news. I'm looking forward to seeing them escalate that, and I'm also intrigued by how the show addresses racism. If done well, this show could become culturally very significant.
I felt another show that tackled racism, Lovecraft Country, really did so poorly. Plus that show's writing went off the rails almost immediately, and its message felt very heavy handed and insincere.
So far, it seems FatWS is more subtle in its depiction of racism. It feels more honest, and dare I say realistic? I hope their character work remains as solid throughout the show, and I hope we get a compelling mystery like Wandavision did. Truth be told, neither Falcon nor Wintersoldier were ever very interesting characters to me. But I'm looking forward to this show changing my mind on that.
Lastly, is that red hand symbol something from the comics that went over my head?