The action was not the main point, nor the villain. It was the evolvement of 2 characters Bucky and Sam. I get the critics, but they could not expect to see the Captain America movie here and its not the idea. The 1st season was an introduction season, for more seasons to come. Personally speaking I mostly likes the acting of Sebastian Stan, and the presentation of the black people's struggle in America, which is still ongoing. The series is more a drama then action, at least for now, and it's a good drama.