| "Ronin" | |
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| Hawkeye episode | |
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| Episode no. | Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Bert & Bertie |
| Written by | Jenna Noel Frazier |
| Produced by | Jonathan Igla |
| Cinematography by | James Whitaker |
| Editing by | Roseanne Tan |
| Original release date | December 15, 2021 |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
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"Ronin" is the fifth episode of the American television miniseries Hawkeye, based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Clint Barton / Hawkeye and Kate Bishop. The episode follows Barton and Bishop continuing to investigate a conspiracy. The episode is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. It was written by Jenna Noel Frazier and directed by Bert & Bertie.
Jeremy Renner reprises his role as Clint Barton from the film series, with Hailee Steinfeld joining him as Kate Bishop. Florence Pugh, Tony Dalton, Fra Fee, Vincent D'Onofrio, Alaqua Cox, Aleks Paunovic, Piotr Adamczyk, Linda Cardellini, and Vera Farmiga also star. Bert & Bertie joined the series in July 2020. Filming took place in New York City, with additional filming and soundstage work occurring in Atlanta, Georgia.
"Ronin" was released on Disney+ on December 15, 2021. The episode received positive reviews from critics and audiences, particularly for its performances, action sequences, and the reveal of D'Onofrio reprising his role as Wilson Fisk / Kingpin from the Marvel Television series Daredevil.