Will offer comments as notions come to mind on the various episodes, of course. Wondering how Season 3 will carve its way into "Cap America: Civil War". (Was a tad disappointed that Season 2 didn't link directly to "Age of Ultron"; also had hoped for affluent cameos, but oh, well...)
Anyway, no matter what's concocted, I'm sure we're in for plenty of superheroic capers!!!
This season has gotten off to a pretty good start with "Laws of Nature". I do think the Inhumans additive is a plus for the series, but a continued focus on the spy-capers can't miss, either. To me, superheroic espionage is what S.H.I.E.L.D. is all about, with or without Nick Fury. On the other hand, an alien element can only steer the concept closer to its comic-book roots. Either way, I hope things work out for the best. As long as the stories remain engaging, I'll have no complaints.
ReplyDelete"Purpose in the Machine", the second episode in Season 3, was pretty good. It had an "Outer Limits" and/or "Stargate" feel to it, which benefited the plot, giving the story an air of mystery.
ReplyDeleteI was also pleased to see Peter "Dragonslayer" MacNichol back. I like him--like his character, too, with the whole "Thor World" connection, even if he does claim never to have met Thor.
Uncertain, though, what vibe this season is yet to adapt, but I guess it'll take a few more episodes for that to kick in. All the same, I'll just let it flow...
Watched "Wanted (Inhu)Man" tonight. It was a pretty solid installment, but I gotta say I was most pleased to see character actor, Daniel Roebuck in it. (Roebuck can be found in many imagi-productions and made quite an impression last season on "Grimm", in a role he's to reprise this season, if what I read is true. Superhero fans may also recall his guest appearance years ago on "Lois and Clark", making him an indisputable DC/Marvel crossover man.) Anyway, he gave a nice, subdued performance on "S.H.I.E.L.D": another honorable feather in his cap of many portrayals.
ReplyDeleteIt just hit me: like Roebuck, Neal McDonough also has a DC/Marvel link. He's Damien Darhk in Green Arrow lore, and Dum Dum Dugan, fighting pal of Cap America. Pretty cool. Just thought I'd mention it...
DeleteOh, and for the record, Dum Dum Dugan has figured prominently in the comic-book S.H.I.E.L.D. realm.
DeleteWatched "4,722 Hours" and found it to be the most fascinating episode of the series so far. It didn't feel like Marvel (or a modern spy show), though, but rather one of the original "Outer Limits" episodes and to some extent, "Robinson Crusoe on Mars". It was sure satisfying to scope the world where Jemma Simmons landed. I hope the producers revisit the dimension somewhere down the line.
ReplyDelete"Maveth" was a good mid-season finale: again an "Outer Limits" type installment. My hope was fulfilled as well, with the alternate world further explored. However, as interesting as the Inhumans elements is, I suspect that the tide may turn when the season recommences. "Civil War" is on the horizon. How can "S.H.I.E.L.D." avoid that?
ReplyDelete"Bouncing Back" might be a spirited way for the show to bounce back after its long hiatus, but it's hard to get into the groove after that long a wait. Even with "Agent Carter" doing a swell job of bridging seasonal "S.H.I.E.L.D." sections, I can't help but find these lulls annoying They puncture the espionage flow and therefore lessen the ongoing story's impact.
ReplyDeleteStill keeping up on "S.H.I.E.L.D", even though I've been lax on such.
ReplyDeleteWeird Ward is distinguishing the show at this point (a high point), as is the continued Inhumans angle.
Can't understand, though, why there isn't a nice, sturdy link to the upcoming "Civil War". (Same damn thing happened with "Ultron" last season.) Here and now, there should be Cap references left and right, maybe even a nod or two to Falcon, Ant-Man...hinting at developments for these characters.
The moment is at hand to play this stuff up, so why the hell isn't it happening?
Holy smokes--what an unsettling turn on "S.H.I.E.L.D." I can't say I'm pleased by the double-agent reveal, but this sort of twist does keep things interesting, to say the least. I mean, if we can't have a sincere, thorough, "Civil War" link, at least keep us on edge with unexpected surprises.
ReplyDeleteI gotta admit, "Singularity" was a significant chapter on several levels. The main thing is, the espionage flow was back in gear, along with some science fiction and superheroics. That's the way "S.H.I.E.L.D." should play.
ReplyDelete"Failed Experiments" was solid.
ReplyDeleteAppreciated the Iron Man and Cap America references, but that doesn't make this a strong tie-in to "Civil War". Sorry, but I feel rather cheated by not having a distinct link. Actually, I think the flimsiness is a bunch of bull.
On the positive side, nice to see Jack Hannah in the proceedings. Good actor. Wish I could get his Jekyll/Hyde on disc.
PS: The Daisy/Hive exchanges were quite good. I must say, Daisy has been looking beyond fetching as of late (though she always looks fetching, of course). I don't know; maybe it's this new, dark angle...
Delete"Emancipation"--a solid Inhumans chapter, with a "Civil War" link, but the latter was a little too little, a little too late. One major plot point was resolved at least, which makes this chapter indisputably significant.
ReplyDeleteThe parts that comprise "S.H.I.E.L.D.'"s finale were good, but I thought the final phase could have been condensed. Surprises, of course, characterized the finale, which had (at least to me) a more comic-book feel.
ReplyDeleteWe'll see what the next season brings, but I'm no longer anticipating significant tie-ins to the Avengers films. A shame, really. Why not latch onto the damn obvious? There's supposed to be a connection here, for cryin' out loud.