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[anaron]

LMAO

Congratulations, you all fucking won. I hope you enjoy it because I can't stop crying.

I knew they hated Ward and Ward fans before but holy shit, they took it to a level I was unprepared for.

Brett's going to knock it out of the fucking park but God, I was so excited and then this.

Everything I loved about this show is dead and gone. I miss season one. And they literally never fucking explained Skye's name change on screen so there's that. We just got told why she changed it in interviews and everything.

http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/99337831.html#ixzz3tnGWVERU

seeeeeethe

 

[Affeinvasion]

My message was not conveyed properly. Can someone give me a hand, here?

You have disarmed me with your hand puns.

 

[Red Arremer]

The only thing in relation to 9 that I can think of connecting to Marvel is the Nine Realms of the Asgardian sub-lore. Wouldn't it be cute if Maveth is Niflheim or something.

Anyway, most obvious ending ever.

 

[Danthrax]

It's funny how it brought back Coulson's hand with him :lol

"You used this to crush my chest. Now I'll return the favor."

LMAO


http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/99337831.html#ixzz3tnGWVERU

seeeeeethe

why the fuck is livejournal still a thing

And that person is an idiot. It was well established on the show that Skye's parents named her Daisy at birth. It shouldn't have to be spelled out that she wants to take that name on because she reconnected with her father and saved him.

 

[Red Arremer]

LMAO

http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/99337831.html#ixzz3tnGWVERU

seeeeeethe

And they literally never fucking explained Skye's name change on screen so there's that.

That isn't even remotely true lol.

 

[Affeinvasion]

So this 9 cities thing is really perplexing me. 9 is the number of Uranus which we all know is the home to the Kree outpost that the Eternal Uranos and his followers stumble upon when they are exiled from Earth...I'm still leaning towards "it's not really something from the comics exactly," though.

 

[firehawk12]

Man, they couldn't even commit to getting rid of the worst character in the show.

 

[Danthrax]

So this 9 cities thing is really perplexing me. 9 is the number of Uranus which we all know is the home to the Kree outpost that the Eternal Uranos and his followers stumble upon when they are exiled from Earth...I'm still leaning towards "it's not really something from the comics exactly," though.

still waiting on Slayven, who said he's on it, and I trust in him to come through

Man, they couldn't even commit to getting rid of the worst character in the show.

the character's gone. the actor's not.

 

[StudioTan]

Man, I thought that was a great mid-season finale.

I thought it was great that they killed Ward because the fucker deserved it but still keep Brett Dalton on the show in zombie form.

Man, they couldn't even commit to getting rid of the worst character in the show.

Do you mean Ward? They got rid of that character. He died. The actor is playing another role now.

 

[Escape Goat]

Man, they couldn't even commit to getting rid of the worst character in the show.

Such is network tv. Take as few chances as you can.

still waiting on Slayven, who said he's on it, and I trust in him to come through





the character's gone. the actor's not.

Something of Ward still exists. It knew enough to track down Malick.

 

[firehawk12]

the character's gone. the actor's not.

Do you mean Ward? They got rid of that character. He died. The actor is playing another role now.

Won't it be like Will though? He basically assumed Ward's form and somehow also have the dude's memories and be basically him but with powers.

 

[Maintenance]

Zombie Ward, hm. Hopefully Brett will last until the end of the season.

 

[anaron]

Won't it be like Will though? He basically assumed Ward's form and somehow also have the dude's memories and be basically him but with powers.

no? That wasn't "basically him" considering he was y'know, evil.

 

[Mariolee]

Ward has died, long live Ward.

 

[mreddie]

So Zombie Ward, Lash and that little thing known as Civil War are coming.

 

[firehawk12]

no? That wasn't "basically him" considering he was y'know, evil.

The first thing the guy does is track down Mr. Hydra though.

Such is network tv. Take as few chances as you can.

I won't speak of other Marvel shows here, but if you've seen the one on Netflix, it just makes that conclusion seem even more daring.

 

[Htown]

Man, they couldn't even commit to getting rid of the worst character in the show.

I know, why is Lincoln still here? This is bullshit!

 

[StudioTan]

Something of Ward still exists. It knew enough to track down Malick.

Well Fitz did tell him Hydra's plan.

 

[Pics_nao]

Just caught the second half.

How the hell did he get off the planet? There literally isn't an explanation other than 1 minute marvel time = 5 minutes Namekian planet destruction time.

 

[kirblar]

This season has been really weird. Lots of set up, little payoff, playing into the base (Fitzsimmons) instead of going w/ what they had set up.

 

[anaron]

I hate that Gemma essentially killed all those inhumans. the show better recognize that

and if this ep just paved way for more FitzSimmons grossness, yuck.

 

[firehawk12]

I know, why is Lincoln still here? This is bullshit!

I guess the best part about the show is that when I say "worst character", I could literally mean anyone. lol

 

[Nobility]

Are you serious with this Ward turnaround lol.

Not the best ending but I'm loving this season so far.

Can't wait for it to come back.

 

[Danthrax]

I hate that Gemma essentially killed all those inhumans. the show better recognize that

She's probably OK with it. Remember how racist she is against inhumans?

 

[Maintenance]

Jemma is probably happy that she killed all those inhumans.

 

[anaron]

I guess the best part about the show is that when I say "worst character", I could literally mean anyone. lol

then why are you watching?

 

[Escape Goat]

Well Fitz did tell him Hydra's plan.

I doubt just anyone could track him down. Not only that but know in advance where he was going so Deathward could stage a dramatic entrance.

But I guess well find out whats going on eventally. Half dead Ward is still 50% less Ward.

 

[firehawk12]

then why are you watching?

Sunk cost fallacy for me personally. Also I like to complain to duckroll, although he's too busy playing Trails or something nowadays.

I also have to be peripherally invested in this other Marvel stuff because it's the only way that more Jessica Jones will happen.

 

[Dai101]

WHAT THE FUCKING FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

 

[anaron]

Sunk cost fallacy for me personally. Also I like to complain to duckroll, although he's too busy playing Trails or something nowadays.

I also have to be peripherally invested in this other Marvel stuff because it's the only way that more Jessica Jones will happen.

Uh, what? there's absolutely no stakes over more JJ happening, especially due to this show.

 

[firehawk12]

Uh, what? there's absolutely no stakes over more JJ happening, especially due to this show.

I'm sure Marvel wanting to do more peripheral Marvel stuff is contingent, at least in part, on the continued success of all the moving parts of the various franchises. Given this show is basically their flagship TV product, if it actually dies I assume it's effects would have some consequences for Agent Carter and the various Netflix shows.

Heck, I assume that Mockingbird spinoff is tied to the numbers for this show. Assuming it's still a thing.

 

[BrokenFiction]

AgentM refered to something secret that might be coming/announced during the winter break...

https://twitter.com/AgentM/status/674423555778437120

So, reminders:
#AgentsofSHIELD is back MARCH 8!
#AgentCarter is here JANUARY 19!
Maybe a fun surprise up in there, too? #seeeekrits

 

[JustAnotherMike]

why the fuck is livejournal still a thing

And that person is an idiot. It was well established on the show that Skye's parents named her Daisy at birth. It shouldn't have to be spelled out that she wants to take that name on because she reconnected with her father and saved him.

That whole post made me flashback to the countless Lost threads after finale happened. You knew who just watched the episode and who actually watched the show.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

AgentM refered to something secret that might be coming/announced during the winter break...

https://twitter.com/AgentM/status/674423555778437120

Most Wanted announcement?

I hope not.

 

[Mighty Chin]

No reason Ward can't still be alive. Worm guy revived maybe. Who knows its comic logic.

 

[Quick]

Tatooine

Power Rangers

Show is on point, as usual.

 

[Tathanen]

How the hell did he get off the planet? There literally isn't an explanation other than 1 minute marvel time = 5 minutes Namekian planet destruction time.

Fitz and Coulson got out of the portal, got in their little rocket room with Mack and Daisy, and shot up out of the castle while it got bombarded by missiles. We saw the evil Inhuman thing slither out of Will before Coulson started moving towards the portal at all, it's not unreasonable to assume it reached Ward's body shortly after Coulson/Fitz reached the portal, if not even beforehand. So we have however much time was between Coulson/Fitz coming out of the portal and the 60 seconds or whatever the portal was gonna remain open, let's say it was what, 30 seconds, 20, maybe even 10. All evil Ward has to do is grab Coulson's hand, stand up, and sprint for the portal. He pops through right before the Hydra castle gets lit up, maybe even during it. Gets smushed by the rubble, but we've seen this thing shrug off bullets, I'm sure it could crawl out from the rocks.

Feels pretty alright to me.

 

[MadLaughter]

I am an insane person for this, but until the ACTOR BRETT DALTON DIES, I will hold out hope for revival/redemption of Ward. Never has something been so unlikely, but FUCK IT!

 

[Zomba13]

We'll get Taskwarder/Wardmaster next season. This season will end with the thing being killed or pulled from Ward and Ward will somehow still be alive but without his memories but residual powers from the thing that let him copy abilities he sees.

 

[Father_Brain]

Those budget constraints get more and more obvious every week, especially in comparison to Flash and Supergirl. Sigh.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Mack is a better director than Coulson tbh.

 

[anaron]

I'm sure Marvel wanting to do more peripheral Marvel stuff is contingent, at least in part, on the continued success of all the moving parts of the various franchises. Given this show is basically their flagship TV product, if it actually dies I assume it's effects would have some consequences for Agent Carter and the various Netflix shows.

Heck, I assume that Mockingbird spinoff is tied to the numbers for this show. Assuming it's still a thing.

there's absolutely no bearing on the netflix shows whatsoever. They're on an entirely different format, critically acclaimed and easily the most popular Marvel TV with fans.

 

[rexor0717]

Fun episode, I hope NuWard is an entirely different character.

 

[Gaming Truth]

Fitz and Coulson got out of the portal, got in their little rocket room with Mack and Daisy, and shot up out of the castle while it got bombarded by missiles. We saw the evil Inhuman thing slither out of Will before Coulson started moving towards the portal at all, it's not unreasonable to assume it reached Ward's body shortly after Coulson/Fitz reached the portal, if not even beforehand. So we have however much time was between Coulson/Fitz coming out of the portal and the 60 seconds or whatever the portal was gonna remain open, let's say it was what, 30 seconds, 20, maybe even 10. All evil Ward has to do is grab Coulson's hand, stand up, and sprint for the portal. He pops through right before the Hydra castle gets lit up, maybe even during it. Gets smushed by the rubble, but we've seen this thing shrug off bullets, I'm sure it could crawl out from the rocks.

Feels pretty alright to me.

The timeline for all that was Doctor Who terrible:

- On Earth, the portal opens and the one minute countdown begins
- On wherever, the portal opens while Fitz fights Hydra and Coulson fights Ward
- At least a minute later, Fitz tells Coulson the portal is closing
- Then Coulson says goodbye to Ward
- Then Coulson kills Ward
- Then the two of them take their time walking to the portal
- On Earth, Daisy passes out, so clearly, she didn't extend the portal past the one minute timer

But I just watch TV to be entertained. Sci-Fi on TV died with Fringe/SG Atlantis, so I never take anything any show does seriously. =)

 

[Father_Brain]

I'm starting to think that they originally had much more ambitious plans for the Secret Warriors storyline, but that the budget for S3 was cut drastically before or shortly after production started. It would explain a lot, including Jeff Bell's latest comments.

 

[Red Arremer]

Doctor Who terrible

I'm starting to think that they originally had much more ambitious plans for the Secret Warriors storyline, but that the budget for S3 was cut drastically before or shortly after production started. It would explain a lot, including Jeff Bell's latest comments.

Would also explain why Deathlok who we know has been recruited by Coulson didn't show up.

 

[anaron]

I'm starting to think that they originally had much more ambitious plans for the Secret Warriors storyline, but that the budget for S3 was cut drastically before or shortly after production started. It would explain a lot, including Jeff Bell's latest comments.

nothing in there indicates that though

 

[Gaming Truth]

Doctor Who terrible:

I'm still in denial about how I categorize Doctor Who. There's a whole community of us in that state. What you all talk about in this thread pales in comparison to that one 😄

 

[TheOddOne]

- A|V Club: Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s fall finale brings all of its various season developments to a head.
- Vulture: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Recap: The Other Side.
- Vox: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s winter finale: a disappointing end to a good half-season.
- Sepinwall: Review: 'Agents of SHIELD' - 'Maveth': Coulson, Ward, and the blue, blue planet.
- CB: EXCLUSIVE: Agents of SHIELD EP Jeff Bell On Grant Ward's Shocking Moment.

When did you break it to Brett what was going to happen to him in this episode? What was his reaction?

Bell: Well, it's a little like when we had to go tell him that he was Hydra. We didn't tell him that he was Hydra from the get go. As good a actor as Brett is, he's not a super spy who could never have a tell. It wasn't until we got closer to it that we started to let him know. That's a hard thing. You go, 'Does that mean I'm dead? Does that mean my character is gone? Does that mean I'm going away? Am I unemployed?' Really, for actors, this is their livelihood. When you're Hydra, the first thought is, 'I'm dead. This sucks. Baby needs a new pair of shoes.' We said, 'Look, you're not dying. You're not going anywhere, but you are this person.'

The other thing that it really affected, was it affected the family dynamic of the cast. Our cast really likes each other. They hang out together all the time, and suddenly he was an antagonist to those people onscreen, and that's not as fun as being on the same team as ... you know? When we went to him this time, it wasn't just like, 'Oh, you're Hydra,' it's like, 'Grant you're just getting killed, but you're not leaving.'

As you've seen at the end of 10, something else is happening. It's always scary, but as an actor he's really risen to all these challenges, and I really look forward to whatever's going to happen, seeing what he does with that.

 

[Red Arremer]

I'm still in denial about how I categorize Doctor Who. There's a whole community of us in that state. What you all talk about in this thread pales in comparison to that one 😄

I know, love, I've been posting in the Who thread as well.

Spoiler

I really just wanted to avatar quote you.