After a hell of a morning, I definitely needed to relax with this commentary on the latest episode of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”, now available to watch on the official website.
- This may be a bit rude of me, but I totally love how Ward’s complicated plan to hide his “no-strings attached” relationship with May is circumvented by her just leaving the hotel room—thus, subverting the regular gender norms regarding casual sex. I do have to wonder, however, why she didn’t wear a bra. Even smaller breasted women need support.
- I love how this entire ensemble worked together in this episode. The way Ward almost instantly picked up on Fitz and Simmons’ prank on Skye regarding May’s reputation was perfect and did much to make him that much more likable.
- Tangential to this, I think I wouldn’t mind if they did a small web series during the hiatus about Skye attending S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy training.
- The Monster of the Week was a bit weak—more of a MacGuffin, really—for the great character moments between the core cast. I haven’t read other reviews or reactions yet, but I think I’m totally okay with this.
- I’m also totally okay with the “explanation” of the “Cavalry” nickname, even if I’m not sure I understood its import and how the situation was more dramatic with her going in with no weapons and a facing a cult with hostages inside rather than the outlandish stories that Ward, Fitz, and Simmons spun.
- Perhaps the weakest bits were when Skye and Hannah were talking about God. I cringe whenever mainstream shows touch upon religion when it’s not normally a part of its makeup; this was no exception.
- Of course, I love the post-credits scene here. It’s a nice, natural progression and I can’t wait to see May open up a bit more.
What were your favorite bits?
