Desmond Chiam discusses the bond shared by the Flag-Smashers (Picture: Marvel Studios/Disney)

Warning: major spoilers ahead for episode six of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

Over the past six weeks, anti-patriotism group the Flag-Smashers have proven themselves as a formidable opponent to Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in the MCU’s Falcon and The Winter Soldier, challenging the symbol of Captain America in the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame.