I'm enjoying the plotline, but they really write Coulson poorly. He's having some sort of emotional breakdown in every single episode now, which removes all the power/drama from it. I like the Ward storyline. I'm hoping he ends up being chaotic evil when all is said and done, and is a recurring baddy with super-powers (he obviously took the berserker staff).
I'm pretty sure that wasn't the intention, but the fact that it has been revealed that Ward was playing a double role from day one really puts a new spin on his sometimes wooden performance.
I thought this weeks episode was a small step down from the previous two. Not a big fan of the Skye-Ward drama, even though I thought the editing for the interspersed scenes with Skye slowly discovering Koenig's fate and the cellist trying to trap the mark was well-done. I assume the final scene means that Melinda is meeting up with Maria Hill?
I enjoyed the episode. I also like the scene with Sky discovering Koenig and the cellist playing. The last few episodes have been very good. Let's hope they can keep this momentum.
Love interest stories in TV series seem random and forced at times. I find the Fitz-Simmons story line more believable. I did enjoy the episode. Would have preferred something to do with Hydra rather than random bad guy. Too bad about Patton Oswald.
Random bad buy was Blackout from Marvel Comics: I was cool with him appearing, though they did beat him a little too easily. I'm sad to see Koenig go, he was a better character than most of the regulars. So do you think they're bringing that Triplett guy as a regular in response to early criticisms that the show was too white? Either way he's an improvement over Ward, he's not even convincing when he's trying to be a bad actor.
I like the Triplett character but as an actor he's no upgrade over the guy doing Ward. They're both pretty wooden. And yeah, the longstanding, everyday working relationship with unresolved romantic tension/love unrequited story line is a bit more believable when at least one of the people in the relationship is a nerd. With non-nerds, the problem would be romantic attraction consummated too quickly making for a bad working environment or--worse--unrequited feelings becoming harassment. Cheers' Sam and Diane was fun to watch but hard to believe. Although I guess she was kind of a nerd.
Maria Hill returns tonight... http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/04/25/marvels-agents-of-shield-photo-gallery-nothing-personal
Alright episode. I liked Maria Hill's return. I'm kinda hoping that Cobie Smulders might be added to the cast proper next season (if we get a next season). The preview of next weeks episode seemed to suggest it's going to include a rather detailed flashback into Wards origin story. Not sure if I'm really super-interested in that.
Me either. I thought last night's was good though. Sky actually did a good job with her confrontation with Ward in the diner. Ward still can't act for shit. Glenn Talbot's a nice touch for the show, he's suitably douchebaggy.
Not really looking forward to a redemption story starting tonight if that is what's happening. "But I slept with May because I love you Skye." "And when I shot that guy with Lou Gehrig's disease knowing full well that he wasn't the real clairvoyant, I was thinking of you." "Well yea, my boss gave the order to have you killed, but I had nothing to with that." "And I had a real traumatic childhood and stuff. My parents were divorced when I was in my early 20s, it was terrible." Group hug.
Yeah, I've mentioned before that I hope that Wards heel turn isn't something temporary. That would really cheapen what has been an excellent latter half of the season. If I were to guess: Garrett will be killed by the gang, and Ward will assume command of his group (and return as the main antagonist should they get a second season).
Main antagonist needs to be bigger than Hydra Pt. 2, and needs to be external. Ward goes chaotic neutral (with, obviously, an evil past) for that storyline, then come back as a full-on Berserker staff'd supervillain in season 3. EDIT: For the record, I enjoy the Ward actor much more than everyone else seems to. Everyone else on the show over-emotes, which I'm sick of.
"Get ready for a large file transfer." This episode had some great moments of humor. I loved how the guys were geeking out at all the old-school equipment. The Whedon style really suits underdogs better than the powerful. I'm in this camp too.
Yeah he did, he just didn't have the balls to do it close up. Sort of like how he dumped Fitz & Simmons into the ocean instead of shooting them in the face (not that he had the option, but I got the feeling that he was glad he didn't have to).
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was officially picked up for a second season. ABC also ordered Agent Carter to series. LOTS of comic book related shows next season.
Very excited about this, if done well it could be great. Some more info here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-picks-up-marvels-agent-700880
I think it's pretty amazing how they're tying them all in together. Very much rewriting how TV and movies will co-exist in the future.