SamBuckyZemo

SamBuckyZemo is the poly ship between Sam Wilson, Bucky Barnes, and Helmut Zemo from the Marvel Cinematic Universe fandom.

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
Bucky and Sam were on a mission to track down an anti-nationalist organisation called the Flag Smashers. Bucky had an idea to ask for Zemo’s assistance as he assumed that it had something to do with HYDRA and Zemo had been studying the organization obsessively. Sam was oppossed of to the idea of breaking Zemo out of jail, only to find out that it had been done by Bucky. Sam insisted Zemo go back to the jail, but Bucky managed to convince him to let Zemo stay by asking him to make another sacrifice like he had done for him before. Zemo was finally allowed to be on the mission on one condition that he didn’t make any move without their permission.

They went on a flight to Madripoor using Zemo's private jet. The three of them ended up bickering over the singer Marvin Gaye. Sam cornered Bucky over his musical taste and was backed up by Zemo. After they arrived at Madripoor, Zemo chose the roles of their disguises where Bucky was the Winter Soldier, Zemo was his handler, and Sam was the Smiling Tiger. The trio managed to gain the information regarding the leader of the Flag Smasher from the scientist - Alfred Nagel. After Sam got further lead from Joaquín Torres, the trio continued their journey to Riga, Latvia. The trio successfully came face to face with the Flag Smashers using the information that Zemo held as leverage. Eventually, Zemo was taken to be imprisoned in the Raft while Sam and Bucky continued their mission.

Behind the scenes
"I like the way that Sam and Buck react to it, being truly annoyed. I thought for Zemo, his tactic is the more noticeable you are in that moment, the less suspicion that you arouse. But, I think Sam and Bucky clearly see that differently"

- Daniel Brüh (Zemo) on how Sam and Bucky react to Zemo's dancing

"Something that was one of the big joys of making the show that we had to keep hidden was the fact that Zemo, Sam, and Bucky end up becoming the Three Musketeers."

- Zoie Nagelhout, Co-Executive Producer of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

"I still cannot think of a good name for that boy band. Actually, when I see [publicity] pictures of the three of them… maybe ‘Supercharge.’"

- Daniel Brühl

"Oh, my gosh. The three of them [Anthony, Sebastian, and Daniel] together are at times so hilarious, I have to kind of pull them all back and remind them, 'Wait a sec. We can't be having this much fun'."

- Kari Skogland, Director of The Falcon and The Winter Soldierl

Fanon
Sam, Bucky, and Zemo became many fans' favorite trio of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier immediately after Episode 3 was aired. The scene where they were bickering over Marvin Gaye became a viral meme in Marvel Cinematic Universe fandom. Even months after the series ended, some fans still wish to see the trio get back together. Many fans have joked about Zemo being Sam and Bucky's sugar daddy, noting that Zemo had taken them on expensive private jet, bought them expensive clothes, and letting them stay at his residence. Some have pointed out that Zemo might treat Sam and Bucky nicely (such as giving them fruits, Turkish delights, and cups of Cherry Blossom Tea) because he missed his family and was projecting that on them; though some others suggest that it was how Zemo had always treated his guests - politely.

Fandom
FAN FICTION



Trivia

 * The soundtrack that is playing at the time the trio teamed up together is titled "A Marriage of Convenience".
 * On Marvel official site, Sam is listed as Bucky's ally and Zemo's enemy, Bucky is listed as both Sam and Zemo's ally, while Zemo is listed as Sam's enemy and both Bucky's enemy and ally.
 * Even though Sam and Bucky had argued couple of times about putting Zemo back to jail, Sam defended Zemo when John Walker came to take him.

Variations

 * SamBucky refer to the ship between Sam and Bucky
 * WinterBaron refers to the ship between Bucky and Zemo