Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - Page 2

DanGarion · 10-09-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

I thought episode 2 was pretty bad and gave off a later-season Stargate vibe. Episode 3 however, pretty great. More in line with what I was expecting out of this show.

Episode 2 as a whole was just ok, but I did like the end since the overall result of the episode was to build the "team".

Alan T · 10-09-2013, 06:20 PM

I liked episode 1 the most, episode 2 second most and episode 3 the least. I'll continue watching because there are not many other shows out there that fill this genre of interest for me well right now, but they could do much better with this show in my opinion.

ISiddiqui · 10-09-2013, 06:39 PM

This show would be ridiculously better if it wasn't so cliched. Sky and the doctor were just acting like they were working with the bad guy, so they could just undermine him! Oh lord...

ColtCrazy · 10-09-2013, 06:50 PM

I thought episode 3 was a step up from 2. 2 was just campy with horrible fight scenes. This one was considerably more interesting. If it stays like 3, I'll be happy.

Honolulu_Blue · 10-09-2013, 08:43 PM

I think one problem the show has had so far is focusing on Sky and Ward (I think that's the fighting guys name), who are the least two interesting characters on the show. More Coulson and moore of the pilot woman would help.

I still watch it, but overall it's been pretty mediocre.

EagleFan · 10-09-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I think one problem the show has had so far is focusing on Sky

Focusing on Sky is not a problem at all.

ColtCrazy · 10-09-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Focusing on Sky is not a problem at all.

+1 Continued focus on her would be appreciated.

hoopsguy · 10-09-2013, 11:02 PM

Scientist was Franklin Hall - which might ring a bell for some hardcore Avengers fans.

Franklin Hall (Earth-616 - Marvel Comics Database)

BishopMVP · 10-09-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Focusing on Sky is not a problem at all.

Wait, you want this girl to stick around? http://24.media.tumblr.com/dd1df8cc9...7pofo6_400.gif

EagleFan · 10-09-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Wait, you want this girl to stick around? http://24.media.tumblr.com/dd1df8cc9...7pofo6_400.gif

May have been the best scene in the show.

Alan T · 10-10-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I think one problem the show has had so far is focusing on Sky and Ward (I think that's the fighting guys name), who are the least two interesting characters on the show. More Coulson and moore of the pilot woman would help.

I still watch it, but overall it's been pretty mediocre.

I think that is part of my problem.. there aren't too many interesting characters at all. Coulson is interesting because you want to know what exactly did happen to him (plus I like the actor playing that role).. and yes the pilot you want to know more of what her deal is.. but everyone else.. could just be swapped out with others and not be any big loss.

General Mike · 10-10-2013, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

+1 Continued focus on her would be appreciated.

+2

And I believe it's spelled Skye.

sterlingice · 10-10-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

I think that is part of my problem.. there aren't too many interesting characters at all. Coulson is interesting because you want to know what exactly did happen to him (plus I like the actor playing that role).. and yes the pilot you want to know more of what her deal is.. but everyone else.. could just be swapped out with others and not be any big loss.

It's what worries me about the show the most. You have to have interesting characters for the show to have room to grow. I just don't see any beyond those two. Tho, first impressions can be deceiving if the writers decide to go in another direction.

SI

Glengoyne · 10-10-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Scientist was Franklin Hall - which might ring a bell for some hardcore Avengers fans.

Franklin Hall (Earth-616 - Marvel Comics Database)

Cool hopefully they are setting the stage for a recurring villain.

I'd prefer that over a one time reappearance and resolution.

Matthean · 10-10-2013, 07:11 PM

My problem remains that so few characters have backgrounds that make me care. Skye and Ward just happen to be the best examples of this and yet they are the ones shoved towards the front and they came across as the least interesting. Fitz-Simmons is far better but suffer from the same non-backstory issue.

BrianD · 10-11-2013, 07:34 AM

I expect the backgrounds to come out more as the season progresses. You have to get the audience hooked before you can really let the background out. Studios will demand this as well.

Honolulu_Blue · 10-16-2013, 08:25 AM

I thought last night was probably the best episode to date. I really enjoyed it.

AnalBumCover · 10-16-2013, 08:32 AM

I sure hope Fitz and Simmons soon reveal a dark past that balances out their annoyingly bubbly personalities.

gi · 10-17-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I thought last night was probably the best episode to date. I really enjoyed it.

Agreed, show is starting to find itself.

AnalBumCover · 10-23-2013, 08:58 AM

I really enjoyed this episode.

Skye's background is getting a bit more mysterious. Looks like this season will be about finding herself. Which means less focus on the lesser characters (I guess I'll have to be annoyed with Fitz and Simmons' personalities just a bit longer).

Also: Yes, more Skye skin please!

gi · 10-23-2013, 09:27 AM

I liked how they are not taking too long with each mystery and not milking it for multiple episodes. At least with Skye. Be interesting to see when we find out about the other mystery drops they have set up for the other characters.

EagleFan · 10-23-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AnalBumCover

Also: Yes, more Skye skin please!

YES! YES! YES!!!!!

chinaski · 10-23-2013, 06:10 PM

good thread on reddit about the show. I completely agree with the top comment.

http://www.reddit.com/r/television/c...tching_agents/

Alan T · 10-23-2013, 06:14 PM

This week's episode was a step back from the previous week's which I thought was pretty good.

ColtCrazy · 10-25-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AnalBumCover

I really enjoyed this episode.

Also: Yes, more Skye skin please!

Didn't mind the extended dialogue in her underwear at all. Wife, naturally, thought it was a bit excessive. I happened to like the excessive bits too.

Show overall is solid. It's not Blacklist or Elementary for me, but it's entertaining enough and they are at least making an attempt to be edgier (roasting the scientist). It's firmly in my DVR.

sterlingice · 10-25-2013, 11:51 AM

Also, Centipede is an awful name for an evil organization

SI

ISiddiqui · 10-28-2013, 06:40 PM

Just saw the latest - more focus on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s surveillance being really creepy and maybe not morally ok please. Otherwise, its still pretty boring.

BishopMVP · 10-29-2013, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chinaski

good thread on reddit about the show. I completely agree with the top comment.

http://www.reddit.com/r/television/c...tching_agents/

Not sure if anyone here watches Arrow (it is on the CW after all), but this article does a good job explaining how much better that show is at tying in to the larger universe.

What 'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Can Learn From 'Arrow' | UPROXX

Matthean · 11-11-2013, 10:21 PM

I just watched last week's episode. That was awesome.

gi · 11-13-2013, 07:43 AM

They are finding their grove now.

nilodor · 11-13-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gi

They are finding their grove now.

Agreed. I almost gave up on the show after the third or fourth episode. Then it just got good. It was almost like a whole new show.

sterlingice · 11-13-2013, 11:53 AM

I haven't seen this past episode, but I'm caught up other than that. They are still overwriting stuff, assuming the audience is a bit dumber than I hope for. But there's still enough to keep my attention.

SI

Neon_Chaos · 11-13-2013, 04:13 PM

Great episode

AnalBumCover · 11-27-2013, 11:20 AM

Loved last night's episode. Great action and suspense. And we also got a glimpse of Agent May's backstory.

Looks like there's an apparent bizarre love triangle developing between Skye, Ward and May. And it seems like it will progress as a side plot throughout the remainder of the season.

Matthean · 11-27-2013, 02:58 PM

A minor complaint is they seem to be tipping their hat quite a bit in terms of potential plot twists.

sterlingice · 11-27-2013, 03:36 PM

The writers are terribly ham-handed. There's hardly any subtlety or unexpected plot twists.

SI

gi · 11-29-2013, 08:24 AM

The last episode was one of the weaker ones. I'm hoping either Jed and Maurissa fix their writing or get someone else for the other episodes.

TexasT · 11-29-2013, 06:24 PM

Awesome series!

DanGarion · 12-20-2013, 01:50 PM

I'm confused where this show falls into the Marvel timeline... Don't the X-Men exist yet?

chadritt · 12-20-2013, 01:51 PM

They don't have the legal rights to say X-Men. Im not sure they can even reference Mutants.

DanGarion · 12-20-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chadritt

They don't have the legal rights to say X-Men. Im not sure they can even reference Mutants.

Really? Wow that's a fucking stupid fuckup by Marvel to not even be able to mention their own properties in their show. That sucks.

chadritt · 12-20-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

Really? Wow that's a fucking stupid fuckup by Marvel to not even be able to mention their own properties in their show. That sucks.

I mean...they sold the rights to FOX before they even thought about making their own films. It made a ton of financial sense at the time.

EagleFan · 12-20-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

I'm confused where this show falls into the Marvel timeline... Don't the X-Men exist yet?

Just watch Sky for a while and the rest of that stuff won't matter...

DanGarion · 12-20-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chadritt

I mean...they sold the rights to FOX before they even thought about making their own films. It made a ton of financial sense at the time.

I understand when and why, I just didn't realize that the "selling" of the rights went that deep.

DanGarion · 12-20-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Just watch Sky for a while and the rest of that stuff won't matter...

Meh, she's ok, but I don't really watch the show for her.

Young Drachma · 12-20-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AnalBumCover

Loved last night's episode. Great action and suspense. And we also got a glimpse of Agent May's backstory.

Looks like there's an apparent bizarre love triangle developing between Skye, Ward and May. And it seems like it will progress as a side plot throughout the remainder of the season.

Skye is a lost puppy looking for a home.

hoopsguy · 01-08-2014, 11:35 AM

Anyone still watching this? The two episodes wrapped around the Christmas break feel like they've moved the plot along quite a bit.

Still not finding myself caring about the characters enough to be really committed, but I do feel like the show is starting to hit its stride in terms of showing a Season 1 arc.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-08-2014, 12:00 PM

I am still watching it.

I enjoy it well enough, but it's not great.

Some things are interesting. Some things make me laugh.

I am still surprised at how little they've done in terms of really tapping into the Marvel Universe.

chadritt · 01-08-2014, 12:20 PM

My understanding is that the big tie in comes with Captain America 2 and that they're sort of stuck in plot limbo until they can really work with that.

Edit: though if the rumors true there have been subtle things, just nothing they can make obvious and some that actually look like really bad writing.

ISiddiqui · 01-08-2014, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hoopsguy

Anyone still watching this? The two episodes wrapped around the Christmas break feel like they've moved the plot along quite a bit.

Still not finding myself caring about the characters enough to be really committed, but I do feel like the show is starting to hit its stride in terms of showing a Season 1 arc.

I decided to leave it a month ago. In its place I picked up "Sleepy Hollow" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (thanks Hulu Plus) - one of the best TV watching decisions I've ever made.

10-09-2013, 06:20 PM	#52
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I liked episode 1 the most, episode 2 second most and episode 3 the least. I'll continue watching because there are not many other shows out there that fill this genre of interest for me well right now, but they could do much better with this show in my opinion. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-09-2013, 06:39 PM	#53
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	This show would be ridiculously better if it wasn't so cliched. Sky and the doctor were just acting like they were working with the bad guy, so they could just undermine him! Oh lord... __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

10-09-2013, 06:50 PM	#54
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	I thought episode 3 was a step up from 2. 2 was just campy with horrible fight scenes. This one was considerably more interesting. If it stays like 3, I'll be happy. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

10-09-2013, 08:43 PM	#55
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I think one problem the show has had so far is focusing on Sky and Ward (I think that's the fighting guys name), who are the least two interesting characters on the show. More Coulson and moore of the pilot woman would help. I still watch it, but overall it's been pretty mediocre. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

10-10-2013, 07:11 PM	#65
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	My problem remains that so few characters have backgrounds that make me care. Skye and Ward just happen to be the best examples of this and yet they are the ones shoved towards the front and they came across as the least interesting. Fitz-Simmons is far better but suffer from the same non-backstory issue. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

10-09-2013, 11:02 PM	#58
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Scientist was Franklin Hall - which might ring a bell for some hardcore Avengers fans. Franklin Hall (Earth-616 - Marvel Comics Database)

10-11-2013, 07:34 AM	#66
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I expect the backgrounds to come out more as the season progresses. You have to get the audience hooked before you can really let the background out. Studios will demand this as well.

10-16-2013, 08:25 AM	#67
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I thought last night was probably the best episode to date. I really enjoyed it. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

10-16-2013, 08:32 AM	#68
AnalBumCover College Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: La Mirada, CA	I sure hope Fitz and Simmons soon reveal a dark past that balances out their annoyingly bubbly personalities. __________________ ABC's Game Giveaway list

10-23-2013, 08:58 AM	#70
AnalBumCover College Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: La Mirada, CA	I really enjoyed this episode. Skye's background is getting a bit more mysterious. Looks like this season will be about finding herself. Which means less focus on the lesser characters (I guess I'll have to be annoyed with Fitz and Simmons' personalities just a bit longer). Also: Yes, more Skye skin please! __________________ ABC's Game Giveaway list Last edited by AnalBumCover : 10-23-2013 at 08:58 AM.

10-23-2013, 09:27 AM	#71
gi College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Berkley, MI	I liked how they are not taking too long with each mystery and not milking it for multiple episodes. At least with Skye. Be interesting to see when we find out about the other mystery drops they have set up for the other characters.

10-23-2013, 06:10 PM	#73
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	good thread on reddit about the show. I completely agree with the top comment. http://www.reddit.com/r/television/c...tching_agents/ __________________ CCFL - Buffalo Bills IHOF - Houston Mustangs GML - San Diego

10-23-2013, 06:14 PM	#74
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	This week's episode was a step back from the previous week's which I thought was pretty good. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-25-2013, 11:51 AM	#76
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Also, Centipede is an awful name for an evil organization SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

10-28-2013, 06:40 PM	#77
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Just saw the latest - more focus on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s surveillance being really creepy and maybe not morally ok please. Otherwise, its still pretty boring. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

11-11-2013, 10:21 PM	#79
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	I just watched last week's episode. That was awesome. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

11-13-2013, 07:43 AM	#80
gi College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Berkley, MI	They are finding their grove now.

11-13-2013, 11:53 AM	#82
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I haven't seen this past episode, but I'm caught up other than that. They are still overwriting stuff, assuming the audience is a bit dumber than I hope for. But there's still enough to keep my attention. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 11-13-2013 at 11:53 AM.

11-13-2013, 04:13 PM	#83
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Great episode __________________ Come and see.

11-27-2013, 11:20 AM	#84
AnalBumCover College Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: La Mirada, CA	Loved last night's episode. Great action and suspense. And we also got a glimpse of Agent May's backstory. Looks like there's an apparent bizarre love triangle developing between Skye, Ward and May. And it seems like it will progress as a side plot throughout the remainder of the season. __________________ ABC's Game Giveaway list

11-27-2013, 02:58 PM	#85
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	A minor complaint is they seem to be tipping their hat quite a bit in terms of potential plot twists. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

11-27-2013, 03:36 PM	#86
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	The writers are terribly ham-handed. There's hardly any subtlety or unexpected plot twists. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-29-2013, 08:24 AM	#87
gi College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Berkley, MI	The last episode was one of the weaker ones. I'm hoping either Jed and Maurissa fix their writing or get someone else for the other episodes.

11-29-2013, 06:24 PM	#88
TexasT Mascot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seguin, Texas	Awesome series!

12-20-2013, 01:50 PM	#89
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	I'm confused where this show falls into the Marvel timeline... Don't the X-Men exist yet? __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

12-20-2013, 01:51 PM	#90
chadritt High School Varsity Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA	They don't have the legal rights to say X-Men. Im not sure they can even reference Mutants.

01-08-2014, 11:35 AM	#97
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Anyone still watching this? The two episodes wrapped around the Christmas break feel like they've moved the plot along quite a bit. Still not finding myself caring about the characters enough to be really committed, but I do feel like the show is starting to hit its stride in terms of showing a Season 1 arc.

01-08-2014, 12:00 PM	#98
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I am still watching it. I enjoy it well enough, but it's not great. Some things are interesting. Some things make me laugh. I am still surprised at how little they've done in terms of really tapping into the Marvel Universe. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

01-08-2014, 12:20 PM	#99
chadritt High School Varsity Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA	My understanding is that the big tie in comes with Captain America 2 and that they're sort of stuck in plot limbo until they can really work with that. Edit: though if the rumors true there have been subtle things, just nothing they can make obvious and some that actually look like really bad writing. Last edited by chadritt : 01-08-2014 at 12:22 PM.

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