The Falcon and the Winter Soldier [Action, Adventure, Drama] (Page 1 of 4)

And, like others, I wondered... Why is this bridge going into a very big city essentially empty?

I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but the Power Broker wasn't a one-off. The Power Broker is a person and also the name of an organization in the series. That's the way it was also presented in the comics; it's no one person, but there is an actual character who's referred to as The Power Broker. They're doing the same thing with the Flag Smasher name. Erin Kellyman's character—Karli—is a version of the Flag Smasher character from the comics, but they're also using the name for the entire organization in the show. You will soon come to realize that the Power Broker is pulling the strings. They're basically the kingpin of Madripoor, which in itself is a huge X-Men easter egg. There were actually a lot of X-Men comic book references in this episode. The Power Broker is also connected to the Super Soldier Serum, and as you may know from the Hulk movies, Thunderbolt Ross is connected to it as well. Meaning there's most likely some tangential relationship between the two and the U.S. military. Whomever the Power Broker is, they knew about Nagel’s work before the Snap and still care about it after the Blip.

True indeed for the most part. I don't think we're quite officially there yet with U.S. Agent in the show, but the stage has possibly been set for Super-Patriot if Cap's shield is ever passed on to Sam. I believe that dark Cap has already received a variant of the serum so that he can match the other flag smasher super-soldiers. Which some believe may also put the show on track for a potential Thunderbolt Ross return. He may have lost his official role as SoS due to the Snap, but it’s hard to imagine he lost all of his power. His roots in the military are deep and lengthy; it’s scary to think what a person with that kind of access and influence could be capable of when not bound by the laws of an official position. Will dark Cap receive an Abomination-style arc at some point? If not directly in this series, will it layout the groundwork for future projects? I don't believe so but I've been wrong plenty of times before. Only time will tell...

BTW, for those wondering, I referred to John Walker as dark Cap because of the dark costume he wore in the comics. He has played multiple roles in the comics, which gives The Falcon and the Winter Soldier plenty of room when it comes to what purpose he'll serve as the show progresses. John Walker has been a hero, an anti-hero, a villain, a foil to Captain America, a leader, and even an Avenger at one point—as a member of the West Coast Avengers.

Not to mention the shield. Does blood wash off vibranium easily?

I understand  there are only 2 more episodes and the good guys take the shield back. I bet that wont be done without violence and capt will give it up willingly? he's going off his rocker