Hawkeye: Season 1 (2021)
TV SeriesRecommended
Clint Barton mentors Kate Bishop while confronting ghosts from his Ronin past at Christmas. A Phase Four release, it was the 9th MCU series season to come out and sits at #51 of 81 in story order. You can skip it and still follow along, but we recommend it for the characters and setup. At 6 episodes, about 4h 30m in all, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Created / led by | Rhys Thomas (director), Jonathan Igla (head writer) |
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| Starring | Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Florence Pugh, Vera Farmiga |
| Release date | November 24, 2021 |
| Episodes | 6 × ~45 min |
| Phase | Phase Four |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #51 of 81 in chronological order |
Why it matters in the MCU
Clint passes the bow to Kate Bishop, Yelena hunts him for Natasha’s death, and Kingpin returns. It also introduces Maya Lopez, who gets her own series in Echo.
What to watch before Hawkeye: Season 1
To get the most out of Hawkeye: Season 1, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Where to watch Hawkeye: Season 1 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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Where to watch Hawkeye: Season 1 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
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| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Hawkeye: Season 1 FAQ
Can you skip Hawkeye: Season 1?
Technically, yes. The main story doesn’t depend on it, though it does a lot for the characters and setup.
How many episodes does Hawkeye: Season 1 have?
Hawkeye: Season 1 has 6 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Where does Hawkeye: Season 1 fit in the MCU timeline?
It sits at #51 of 81 in our story order.
Does Hawkeye: Season 1 have a post-credit scene?
Yes, at least one episode has an extra scene after the credits. We don’t describe it here to avoid spoilers; see our post-credit scenes guide.