It is reported to have a $25 million dollar budget per episode. At six episodes, that’s a huge budget. From the start, they said this would feel like watching six one hour movies.
As for the first episode, I loved it. I’ve been wondering about life after the Blip and I’m impressed that they are looking at this from a sociopolítical standpoint. The ramifications of bringing billions of people back to the planet after five years is mind boggling. While people are undoubtedly happy to have loved ones returned to them, the economic implications can’t be ignored.
I also liked seeing Bucky try to adjust to life after so many years of turmoil. Like Steve Rogers, he is a man out of time, but unlike Steve, he’s been through so much more. The demons he’s battling are unimaginable. Seeing him try to make amends for things that weren’t really his fault is heartbreaking. I hope he can find that peace he is seeking.