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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S3 |OT| Earthquakes Make Me Daisy - Tuesdays 9/8c
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bitbydeath
Gold Member
At the end of the day it is a Whedon show, soon as someone gets too happy BAM they are dead, or at least someone close to them. It won't last.
Because Lincoln has the personality and charisma of a potato
Brianimaniac
Banned
And Daisy doesn't?
Gentle Rodriguez
Member
Cipher Peon
Banned
I like Lincoln. I'd rather him than Fitz, Simmons, Mack, May, and Hunter. If they keep him around to be a forgettable relationship with Quake, I'm fine with that.
I don't like almost all of the main cast, whoops. Well, I really loved the May backstory episode from Season 2. But yeah, I'd be down for another show reset or just an emphasis on Secret Warriors and significantly less spy shenanigans.
I don't like almost all of the main cast, whoops. Well, I really loved the May backstory episode from Season 2. But yeah, I'd be down for another show reset or just an emphasis on Secret Warriors and significantly less spy shenanigans.
The Elite
BOSS
I made this joke while it was airing.
I think it's just the four man team in those outfits on a random planet using what is essentially a Stargate. Brought back good memories.
Yeah, and I will second that Fitz getting to shoot up Will was oddly satisfying. I'm not sure what that says about me.
This remains the most enjoyable show on TV for me, warts and all.
Two interesting monologues from this episode to revisit:
- Ward's true believer speech to Coulson. Seems like a perverse religious conversion metaphor: Ward joined the religion for the wrong reasons, but now that he has seen evidence of god, he is at peace (and prepared for death).
- It's history of Tatooine to Fitz. From what I recall suggested that It is not a brainless killer, but rather has some vision for society with which It's subjects refused to comply. Which would indeed make It the true god of Hydra and an infinitely more compelling villain than what had been previously revealed.
Phil/Rosalind forever.
Two interesting monologues from this episode to revisit:
- Ward's true believer speech to Coulson. Seems like a perverse religious conversion metaphor: Ward joined the religion for the wrong reasons, but now that he has seen evidence of god, he is at peace (and prepared for death).
- It's history of Tatooine to Fitz. From what I recall suggested that It is not a brainless killer, but rather has some vision for society with which It's subjects refused to comply. Which would indeed make It the true god of Hydra and an infinitely more compelling villain than what had been previously revealed.
Phil/Rosalind forever.
So Two weeks of Ultron is rebooted as Two Seasons of Ultron?
It was relatively enjoyable as a mid-season finale, but overall I think it really highlighted how weak this first half of the season is compared to season 2. There were some really interesting bits like the city ruins and the Secret Warriors teaming up against the dumbfuck Inhuman, but also filled with stupid shit like Simmons freeing Lash, all the cheesy slow-mo stuff with the overdramatic music, and Ward just chilling like a bro after getting shot point blank in the chest. I'm just glad this whole arc is over and done with. Hopefully Lord Zombie Master Ward is a more interesting direction in the second half of the season next year. 
So erm.... is it even an Inhuman if it's an alien parasite worm thing? Lol.
So erm.... is it even an Inhuman if it's an alien parasite worm thing? Lol.
The Elite
BOSS
Fixed.
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
they didn't get "cold feet" on bi fitz because it was never a thing. That was absolutely people seeing what they wanted to see.
Red Arremer
Member
I know, right? It's also justice.
sometimes the lottery is unkind, or the kindest ever
assuming it IS an inhuman though
It was relatively enjoyable as a mid-season finale, but overall I think it really highlighted how weak this first half of the season is compared to season 2. There were some really interesting bits like the city ruins and the Secret Warriors teaming up against the dumbfuck Inhuman, but also filled with stupid shit like Simmons freeing Lash, all the cheesy slow-mo stuff with the overdramatic music, and Ward just chilling like a bro after getting shot point blank in the chest. I'm just glad this whole arc is over and done with. Hopefully Lord Zombie Master Ward is a more interesting direction in the second half of the season next year.
So erm.... is it even an Inhuman if it's an alien parasite worm thing? Lol.
Inhumans come it many varied forms. Might not be Inhuman tho.
It was relatively enjoyable as a mid-season finale, but overall I think it really highlighted how weak this first half of the season is compared to season 2. There were some really interesting bits like the city ruins and the Secret Warriors teaming up against the dumbfuck Inhuman, but also filled with stupid shit like Simmons freeing Lash, all the cheesy slow-mo stuff with the overdramatic music, and Ward just chilling like a bro after getting shot point blank in the chest. I'm just glad this whole arc is over and done with. Hopefully Lord Zombie Master Ward is a more interesting direction in the second half of the season next year.
So erm.... is it even an Inhuman if it's an alien parasite worm thing? Lol.
Just another step to becoming Wardmaster
i noticed that too, Ramirez and Gray....
The names that showed up on the containment boxes were B. Robinson, T. Nguyen, E. Flores, G. Richardson, V. Ramirez and R. Gray. None of them have to do with existing characters from the comics, so they're probably just references to people who work on the show or acquaintances.
Father_Brain
Banned
It was relatively enjoyable as a mid-season finale, but overall I think it really highlighted how weak this first half of the season is compared to season 2. There were some really interesting bits like the city ruins and the Secret Warriors teaming up against the dumbfuck Inhuman, but also filled with stupid shit like Simmons freeing Lash, all the cheesy slow-mo stuff with the overdramatic music, and Ward just chilling like a bro after getting shot point blank in the chest. I'm just glad this whole arc is over and done with. Hopefully Lord Zombie Master Ward is a more interesting direction in the second half of the season next year.
So erm.... is it even an Inhuman if it's an alien parasite worm thing? Lol.
Said it before, but I maintain that the first ten episodes of S2 are still the best run the show has had to date. Good pacing, no obvious dud storylines, decent action, a clearly defined overarching threat and MacGuffin to unify the various subplots and maintain focus, a very cool payoff (that I was totally wrong about)...
Still, at least this episode clearly establishes who the primary antagonist for the back 12 will be, which puts it ahead of too much of the series to date.
I would have been all for it, but I have to agree with this.
Now, in Mack's case, I would be more disappointed given that flashback this season. Granted, less so now that there's actually a canon gay character.
the secret warriors are just that good, brah :jnc
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hey
Where's our leet research? What are the nine civilizations referring to?
So what was the real power of this mysterious Inhuman other than ability to take over the host's body? Control the weather occasionally? If it's so powerful as HYDRA/Mallick believed it to be, how come Fitz was able to take it down with a few shots & flare?
Also, I don't like the direction they took Coulson's character in this season. Fitz's disappointed look towards Coulson in this episode is exactly how I feel as well.
Also, I don't like the direction they took Coulson's character in this season. Fitz's disappointed look towards Coulson in this episode is exactly how I feel as well.
StarCreator
Member
My main question here: why didn't Coulson just shoot to kill Ward on sight? It's not like he was at all helpful in finding Fitz, and it was established at the beginning of the season they weren't at all interested in taking him alive. He was basically kept alive until that point because the plot demanded it.
My only belief is that Ward at least gave him a heading toward the portal's direction, where as Coulson would have been completely lost without it. Coulson probably believed he had to keep Ward alive at that point to ensure he didn't give him false information, and Ward probably believed that Coulson wouldn't actually kill him, 'cause Ward was kind of crazy at this point.
It's weak, but that's how I saw it.
With out seeing the species can't think of anything off hand. If he said it was 9 different civilization that is a lot of ground to cover. Marvel has hundreds of alien speices.
fallengorn
Bitches love smiley faces
It's going to be, in order.... Arnim Ward, Clone Ward, Franken Ward, Silvermane Ward, Ward Rider...
Universal Inhumans?
I was thinking about Black Bolt and his harem, but wasn't sure if Marvel wanted to get that weird.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
I don't know how I feel about Ward's demise.
On one hand, I loved how out of fucks he was during this season.
On the other, we are now facing the connondrum of having him replaced by a boring killing machine or one with Ward's old personality, which would make his death... kind of pointless, really.
At least Hunter is still alive. Hang in there, bro.
On one hand, I loved how out of fucks he was during this season.
On the other, we are now facing the connondrum of having him replaced by a boring killing machine or one with Ward's old personality, which would make his death... kind of pointless, really.
At least Hunter is still alive. Hang in there, bro.
Tathanen
Get Inside Her!
Jeeze I hope we get some explanation about that some day. Seem like a Hydra temple in ruins or some shit, but it's the "modern" logo, which seems strange.
This isn't his show!!!!!
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
I don't think that'll fly anywhere
Gentle Rodriguez
Member
I was kinda impressed when I heard about his 5 wives but if you're going to count horses and weird fish things I think I'll pass.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
StaticJam, FurryGAF.
FurryGAF, StaticJam.
Dire Wraiths are so misunderstood, man.
Dire Wraiths, they are cousins to Skrulls and can shape shift and do magic.
Not a bad catch
... I think that's a Naked Molerat...person...
At least he has Medusa.
Edit: Of course Slayven with the actual answer, lol
mugurumakensei
Member
I'm inclined to say it's not an inhuman but the corpse it occupied when banished was an inhuman corpse. Furthermore, I'd imagine it probably has the ability to keep traits of its previous hosts. Thus, with inhumans around, it just becomes a constantly evolving being that can potentially be catastrophic. That also means it would be very bad for the shield team if it got ahold of Lash's corpse. As Lash's power set is very good for mauling down inhumans thus giving nice fodder for its evolution.
StarCreator
Member
What does that even accomplish? Brett doesn't determine what the writers decide to do with his character.