A S.H.I.E.L.D. ügynökei

On 25.9.2013, I started with this series, after Arrow it was my second one that I started binge-watching systematically and not just randomly on TV. I was really looking forward to it (because Marvel is and has been sort of my personal guru), but at the same time, I knew it was a network series and with those, budgets can be all over the place, so I didn't expect any grand adventures. Overall, I am satisfied with the atmosphere of the series and I am curious to see what the creators have in store for us next. PS: It's probably true that the series stayed grounded because of the second Cap, because later the series improved class in class, and I am looking forward to the next episode... (Spoiler).. The agents later proved that they definitely had it and can be the best comic series running throughout the whole season. Despite the circumstances and low viewership (which Agents struggled with after each season), I believed that even in the fourth season, the agents (with a new director?) would be back in full force and we can expect quality entertainment, as we have been accustomed to since the middle of the first season. The team was significantly altered (taking into account the entire third season), and since the imaginary trilogy full of Ward and Inhumans is closed, I am very curious about what awaits us next, and I will definitely be there. Of course, there were some more boring filler episodes, but that's kind of normal, the great ones outweighed them. And Daisy/Quake has not fully realized her potential yet, so anticipation... (Season 3) The best series to watch during the main series season, and this is possibly the best series with a darker undertone! Sometimes, it happens that if a series starts off slow and picks up towards the end, I tend to remember only the better parts, and with Agents, the final act with the Framework is the most fantastic thing we could have ever seen in such a drawn-out series. The creators did really well, dividing the overly long season into three quite different storylines and presenting 3 sub-stories, so the frustration disappears with proper dosage, and there is always something to watch. This is precisely the case with Coulson and his team, with whom I truly had a great time practically non-stop after reading about their impressions of each episode... well, except for those excruciating breaks. Aida aka Madame Hydra set the bar incredibly high. The weakest season was 5. After the intense fourth season, I had huge expectations, but instead of that, the first 8 episodes (apart from the one with Hunter) took place somewhere in space, but in such an uneventful way as Red Dwarf. It was evident that what they saved on special effects in the middle of the series, they spent in the beginning and end, but this time, there were too many filler episodes and awkward stalling. If not for the anniversary 100th episode and the last four, where things finally got going, and we finally got the villain we've been waiting for for several seasons, I would rate it lower. Thus, a weak 6.5/10, only because during the season, out of love for the series, I was very tame and didn't rate complete failures. Each season of Agents was like a roller-coaster. Some were just weak, the sixth one, or rather the first thirteen episodes, if we consider the interconnected story of the seventh season as the second half on demand, is thankfully a bit better. Yes, there were weaker plots and related uninteresting episodes, but overall satisfaction comes from seeing the whole gang back together. This time, the villainess Karolina Wydra didn't appeal to me too much (possible SPOILER), but it's just a small blemish on the beauty of the advanced development of the series. After living through the series for seven years, I was actually not very interested in the finale. Sousa was nice, but I expected much more returns after those two seasons that didn't really captivate me. Overall, I found the farewell from the writers terribly lazy, and the reason for the team's breakup seemed not very believable. But thanks to the characters that never ceased to entertain me (Coulson, Daisy+Sousa), I don't regret sticking with it until the end... Of course, there were episodes that thrilled me, but as the series approached its end and kept pointing out the absence of Fitz, whose return was promised by the creators since the fifth episode (and his portrayer apparently never had the time), it all seemed less and less interesting to me. I would have expected them to step on the gas by now and not just spin in circles. My disappointment also stems from the fact that I hoped for a replacement for the third season of Agent Carter, which also did not happen, and this television chapter of Marvel is now definitively closing. At least those Agents made it to the seventh season, almost missing it every year. I was more lenient with previous seasons, but I had to give it a three this time. The peak of the series was long gone... Best moments excluding those mentioned above: 1)QUAKE 2)QUAKE 3)Just Agnes! and any of her scenes 4) Spoiler! Return of Ward 5) Ghost Rider was great, but the party rest is awesome | S1: 4/5 | S2: 5/5 | S3: 5/5 | S4: 5/5 | S5: 4/5 | S6 : 4/5 | S7: 3/5 | (2020.09.06) (kevesebbet) (több)

Season 1 – 100% – For someone who feels right at home with comic books, explores the interconnectedness of the Marvel universe every day before going to sleep, and worships Joss Whedon as a guru, the pilot episode was a ticket to paradise. In the shoes of the newcomer Skye, I peeked behind the curtain of the Avengers and saw nothing less than an excellent blend of tension, adventure, great characters, unexpected guests, and the feeling that I am truly part of everything. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. immediately became an underestimated event, which becomes even more unforgettable with the twists connected to Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Season 2 – 90% – The initial surprises and twists that unfolded within S.H.I.E.L.D. and the looming Hydra were difficult to overcome. The direction that Jed Whedon and Co. took at the beginning, with the introduction of special abilities, a new race, Skye's origins, and everything around it, was a brilliant idea. This way, the Agents can firmly settle into the world of TV shows and interconnect and alternate between both worlds. And yet I have a minor complaint regarding the new characters – Mack, Hunter, and Bobbi – who came on the scene quite aggressively. Until that point, the events on the bus felt tight-knit and almost familial, and it took me a while to get used to the broader scope (even though it was entirely understandable due to Coulson's new role). I am grateful for every viewer who enjoys the show because I see the potential for many seasons ahead, especially with strong performers like Kyle MacLachlan, whose Calvin steals the entire series. Season 3 – 90% – Earthshaking. Whether it's comic book-related, with events constantly changing the game, or character-related, with Quake/Daisy/Skye as a flawed but admirably strong leader, this season has a lot to offer. Jed Whedon and the Maurissa Tancharoen and family have written an impressive amount of material this year, giving us true adventures (with everything related to the unknown planet), spy drama (the episode Parting Shot), and an unexpectedly dark odyssey with an enemy that sheds light on Hydra's origins. And since development of supporting characters is not overlooked, it's decided – AoS is a staple reinforced by numerous unexpected renewals. I desperately hope this won't be the last time this year that ABC has been this generous. Season 4 – 90% – Diabolical books, intangible beings, Ghost Rider, androids, dream worlds, and in the end, so much entertainment that I can't keep up with my eyes. Agents is operating at such a murderous pace that I can barely catch my breath during each episode. I can't help but admire how carefully they lay the groundwork for each story arc long before it truly begins. Most of the participants are genuinely amazing actors, and Iain De Caestecker, who may have been underestimated, handles each layer of his character with such finesse that he deserves an Emmy nomination as much as any actor in a more praised series. The fact that critics, and inexplicably viewers as well, keep snubbing Agents in proportion to their quality only makes me hold them closer to my heart. Season 5 – 90% – A space journey enhanced by a persistent enemy race, time games, and a clearly modest budget that turned necessary evil in the form of endless corridors into a storytelling asset. Even in its fifth year, the show manages to excel in details (the perfect 100th episode, Enoch, Ruby, the sophisticated games with gravitonium) as well as in its entirety. The final episode, despite my relief that it's not the absolute finale, ranks among the gems of television history. Season 6 – 85% – A return that was unwelcome for some and miraculous for others. During the longer break between seasons, the show settled even deeper in the hearts of its viewers, and I was cautiously afraid of new adventures that inevitably hinted at the departure of some beloved characters. Luckily, there was no reason to worry. In terms of ratings, it may be the weakest season, but it is still packed with action, emotions coming from unexpected directions, and all the ingredients I have been longing to see. Perhaps the antagonistic side seems somewhat interchangeable this time, but the season finale works as a captivating enticement for the ultimate farewell. Season 7 – 100% – Even greater doses of meta humor than ever before, surprising and expected returns, desired reveals, and the wildest way of traveling that Zephyr has ever experienced. I hold the first season dear with everlasting nostalgia, but the last season is the only one that can truly compare to it. I understand that for some people, the mood changes and special episodes may have been too much, but I have no words for the noir, the time loop, 80s songs, and especially for the finale. I can't understand how this show managed to last for seven seasons, really. The audience already fled long ago after there were no more explicit connections to the movie universe. But for those who remained, the reward is the sweetest. (2015.02.26) (kevesebbet) (több)