Marvel reduce a possible Black Widow storyline that may have modified the following Bucky Barnes film UCM undertaking, and I actually want they hadn't carried out that. The franchise's essential focus has at all times been flashy motion and over-the-top heroes. Whereas romance doesn't at all times seem in each undertaking, Marvel typically makes use of romance so as to add emotional weight to sure tales. Not each couple has been successful with followers and a few anticipated {couples} have but to make their MCU debut, however it's a disgrace {that a} romantic pairing by no means will get the possibility to start out.
One of many MCU's greatest romance fails was Natasha Romanoff and Bruce Banner's temporary fling Avengers: Age of Ultron. Whereas their chemistry wasn't essentially dangerous, it was extra on account of Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ruffalo's nice appearing, fairly than the characters really feeling suitable. Since that film, Happily, Natasha was allowed to develop up on her personal with out counting on a romantic associate.. Nevertheless, I might like to see certainly one of their comedic relationships make it to the large display screen.
Bucky Barnes and Natasha Romanoff's Comedian Romance Defined
The 2 met within the crimson room
In Marvel comics, Natasha and Bucky Barnes crossed paths whereas within the Pink Room. After surviving his and Steve's mission in World Struggle II, Bucky was discovered by the Soviet Union and recruited by the KGB. He was experimented on and bodily enhanced, turning into the tremendous soldier we all know because the Winter Soldier. He was then recruited to be a coach within the Pink Room, the place he met Natasha. The 2 developed a romantic relationship, however ended up separated by the Pink Room crew.
Natasha and Bucky assumed the others had been useless and went on with their lives, however they met once more shortly after 2006. Civil Struggle occasion within the comics. Bucky wished to get his finest good friend's weapon again after Steve supposedly died within the battle, and he acknowledged Natasha whereas combating for the protect. The 2 reconciled and commenced combating aspect by aspect once more, however an murderer from the Pink Room quickly attacked them and altered Natasha's recollections. She forgot her recollections of Bucky and though she finally bought them again, their romantic relationship was by no means the identical.
Bucky having a historical past with Natasha would have made Thunderbolts* even higher
Bucky is working alongside Natasha's sister
Natasha is now not within the MCU after her dying in Avengers: Endgamehowever her spirit nonetheless lives on in her sister, Yelena Belova. It would seem in Rays* alongside Bucky, and their dynamic may have been way more fascinating if Marvel had simply tailored his romance with Black Widow. The MCU has already explored Yelena's dynamics together with her sister's buddies, similar to her emotional confrontation with Clint Barton in Hawkeye. Contemplating that one of many attracts for the Rays* is how these antiheroes will work collectively, an present connection would have rocked the group.
If Bucky and Natasha's romance had been MCU canon, he would have already got a built-in dynamic with Yelena. Issues may have began off rocky like they did with Clint and Yelena considering Bucky didn't do something to save lots of his sister, however then it could flip to understanding when she realized he was taken away too. They might have bonded over their love and unhappiness for Natasha whereas additionally having to navigate the Thunderbolts' skilled relationship and higher crew dynamic. It could even have been another factor that united the brand new period of the MCU with the unique Avengers.
The MCU May Nonetheless Adapt The Comedian's Plot, However Hopefully Not
A romance between Bucky and Yelena wouldn't work
There's nonetheless one doable manner for the MCU to adapt Bucky and Natasha's comedic romance, and that's via Bucky and Yelena. Nevertheless, I actually hope Marvel doesn't go in that course. Though Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan are adults there may be nonetheless a considerable age distinction between them this might create an uncomfortable romantic dynamic. In truth, they might in all probability appear extra like a brother and sister pair, and I simply don't see a romance between them working.
Having Bucky and Yelena collectively would simply look like an out-of-the-ordinary story to somebody who doesn't have the underlying context.
For MCU followers who haven't learn the comics, they don't even learn about Bucky and Natasha's romance. Having Bucky and Yelena collectively would simply look like an out-of-the-ordinary story to somebody who doesn't have the underlying context. At this level, It's too late for the MCU to adapt this novel and that's okay. I'll at all times miss the storyline we may have had, however it's significantly better for Marvel to only let it go than to drive it into the world. UCM in a manner that doesn't really feel real or romantic.