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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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I'm not a fan of how the idea of the inhumans being created by aliens was introduced in the show. I feel it's a reveal that would have been much better for the feature film:
The show introduces us to people not quite like us, even though we share most of our genetic code. They're not really humans, they don't sit on the same branch on the evolutionary tree, this is why we call them inhumans. Also the bit of DNA we don't have in common gives them supernatural powers. The could have left it at that, with the shocking twist that the evolution they experienced wasn't Darwinian but guided by aliens being found in the film.
Instead inhumans are explained as "part-alien", which is not exactly true, but also takes away the "inhuman" part of them being humans, just a different species of humans and all the implications it could have had.
The show introduces us to people not quite like us, even though we share most of our genetic code. They're not really humans, they don't sit on the same branch on the evolutionary tree, this is why we call them inhumans. Also the bit of DNA we don't have in common gives them supernatural powers. The could have left it at that, with the shocking twist that the evolution they experienced wasn't Darwinian but guided by aliens being found in the film.
Instead inhumans are explained as "part-alien", which is not exactly true, but also takes away the "inhuman" part of them being humans, just a different species of humans and all the implications it could have had.
super-famicom
Member
Finally watched the episode. Amazing stuff!
The shotgun axe line? I thought that was rather fun.
The shotgun axe line? I thought that was rather fun.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Jag
Member
Something...something ...tectonic plates.
After watching several different sci fi and action shows over the summer, I've got to say the quality of the special FX really stood out. AoS looks really fucking good.
I like this.
I like this.
I made some .JIFs.
How dare you crop out the lower half.
BlackBanditSho
Member
I agree. Came here to post this.
Also, I think AoS is going to go down as the new Firefly. Love the chemistry and characters. This is solid TV.
How?
I'm not familiar enough with the comics, but unless it comes with some sort of reality altering view of the sky ... how could that be our moon? There was a planet with a moon in the sky.
BrokenFiction
Member
I just rewatched that whole scene -
would there be vegetation in the Blue Area? Because there was in the distance shot where she's running.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
The thing that irks me the most about AoS is that the CGI work is usually fantastic for a network show, but then we have to suffer through AWFUL, Disneyland sets and cheap ass pyrotechnics. Case in point:
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Told you, guys. His biceps got biceps.WTF did Mack do during the offseason?
He was always huge, but seriously WTF is up with his biceps now
Dude must be sharing meals with Chris Evans.
That
"Moon"
WTF did Mack do during the offseason?
He was always huge, but seriously WTF is up with his biceps now
Sittups, pushups, and plenty of juice!
I thought the season 2 opener was a bit better but last night was still very, very solid. So happy fall shows are back!
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
For every tanktop jif I'll post a Mac one.
I mean, I don't swing that way, but Mack is also ridiculous.
fallengorn
Bitches love smiley faces
Someone 'shop in a Kree Sentry.
Yeah... I have no answer for that.
Here's why I'm thinking that:
It has a breathable atmosphere for humans. It was once settled by Kree. Inhumans made their home there for a while. It's blue.
Sounds like a good deal to me.
The thing that irks me the most about AoS is that the CGI work is usually fantastic for a network show, but then we have to suffer through AWFUL, Disneyland sets and cheap ass pyrotechnics. Case in point:
lol yeah, agreed.
Definitely seem to avoid controlled explosions and go with flash pots / flame throwers instead.
Overall though, the show is in a class of its own in terms of overall effects work.
BrokenFiction
Member
The thing that irks me the most about AoS is that the CGI work is usually fantastic for a network show, but then we have to suffer through AWFUL, Disneyland sets and cheap ass pyrotechnics. Case in point:
I'll agree with this. Wish they could do more on location explosions instead of on the backlot, but I understand the limitations. Maybe a better pyro guy could do something with it.
The thing that irks me the most about AoS is that the CGI work is usually fantastic for a network show, but then we have to suffer through AWFUL, Disneyland sets and cheap ass pyrotechnics. Case in point:
I think the location/set work on the show is still the most annoying flaw for me. It's improved considerably but like, everything is usually so damn visually boring and obviously a set.
BrokenFiction
Member
Not at all. The incident in Ant-Man is mentioned, but only in the broadest terms possible. Nothing will be spoiled.
Not at all, just don't think too much about that line.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
StarCreator
Member
The Ant-Man reference was so subtle that I missed it entirely.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Subatomic incident was mentioned to Fitz
He then thought maybe Simmons had been shrunk
that was it
It was a quick reference but it definitely wasn't subtle.
Yes. Very silly line, but so enjoyable.
Indeed. They even name drop Pym.
Best season opener yet.
Pros:
-Daisy mothereffin Johnson! Her character progression has been pretty great. It's also awesome to see her stepping into her new role at SHIELD.
-Fitz Bond. When the first scene with him started I almost let out a groan. BUT... the execution was perfect. He's still got a bit of the bumbling Fitz in there. He's just desperate to get his friend back (and how about the acting in his last scene?).
-All the MCU shoutouts. I'm a sucker for these.
Cons:
-Lash somehow looks worse in motion. How could they think the hair was a good idea??? >.>
-Mockingbird and whats-his-face still being a thing. Does anyone seriously care about this? And they're thinking about giving them a spinoff? Bwahaha good luck with the ratings on that one.
All-in-all this was their best premiere yet. Can't wait to see if they can top the stellar last season! Off to a great start.
Pros:
-Daisy mothereffin Johnson! Her character progression has been pretty great. It's also awesome to see her stepping into her new role at SHIELD.
-Fitz Bond. When the first scene with him started I almost let out a groan. BUT... the execution was perfect. He's still got a bit of the bumbling Fitz in there. He's just desperate to get his friend back (and how about the acting in his last scene?).
-All the MCU shoutouts. I'm a sucker for these.
Cons:
-Lash somehow looks worse in motion. How could they think the hair was a good idea??? >.>
-Mockingbird and whats-his-face still being a thing. Does anyone seriously care about this? And they're thinking about giving them a spinoff? Bwahaha good luck with the ratings on that one.
All-in-all this was their best premiere yet. Can't wait to see if they can top the stellar last season! Off to a great start.
it was really solid acting, i'm impressed both with his acting and the writing team for leveraging his ability so well over the course of the show
bananafactory
Banned
Those types of scenes can be difficult to pull off convincingly but he nailed it. I felt his pain
I don't think she's on a planet, I think she's on a moon. That could actually be the planet in the backdrop, with another moon between them. Maybe she's on... Titan.
Auron_Kale
Member
Great premier and though Lash looks really rough (my God the hair...) and some explosions looked cheap, I love how good the FX work on this show seems to keep getting better. Oddly enough, my favorite bit moment was when the Escalade/Suburban lazily rolled by like it was tumbleweed, made me laugh.
Jemma's having a rough time out where she is but once she returns, I can't wait to see how much she's changed. And Fitz, first the Bond-like infiltration and then the moment with the Monolith... So good.
Can't wait for the next episode!
Jemma's having a rough time out where she is but once she returns, I can't wait to see how much she's changed. And Fitz, first the Bond-like infiltration and then the moment with the Monolith... So good.
Can't wait for the next episode!
Rin Tohsaka
Banned
Wait how the fuck did Coulson lose his right hand as well?