Marvel has been enjoying much success due to its movie franchise. the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's efforts at the large screen have made Marvel more popular and famous then it ever was. Now, to capitalize and possibly expand on its movies' success, the studio has created a spinoff TV show, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is this show a well made expansion of the cinematic universe, or should Marvel just stick to the movies?
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D takes place after the Avengers, presumably running alongside the current events of Phase 2, though it is suggested it takes place after Iron Man 3, when extremis is used in the pilot. The show revolves around a returned Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg), who organizes a specialist team from the fictional spy network, S.H.I.E.L.D (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division). The team is designed to deal with supernatural threats and consists of Agent Grant Ward, a seasoned agent recruited into the specialist team; Agent Melinda May, a retired agent who is convinced into leaving retirement by Coulson; Agent Leo Fitz, an engineer who designs weapons for S.H.I.E.L.D; Jemma Simmons, who works for S.H.I.E.L.D as a life scientist: and Skye, the only civilian recruit, who was chosen by Coulson for her skill with computers and hacking. Each character has their respective personality and story keeping the show nice and fresh.Due to its setting in a larger universe, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D is treated to cameos from characters in the films, such as Nick Fury and Maria Hill. All this gives the fans a closer look at the organization responsible for the assembly of the Avengers, which makes it a welcome addition to the universe, but not a very important or necessary one. While the MCU can stand alone without Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, the latter cannot stand alone from the former. That can be accepted, due to it being meant to be a spinoff, but it doesn't make it feel very large, important, or having much gravitas. Also where the show is weak is its continuity. The first episode is the kickoff of the team, and then it is just the team facing the next, new threat in each episode. Hopefully (and probably), this will be improved, as it has a lot of potential and dangling story-lines.
While Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D does have some continuity issues and dependence on the films, it does have its own charms. The new adventures offered each week do have thrills and entertainment value, also keeping a humorous side that makes Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D far from boring. This new series is a well made one, exceeding mediocrity, but not hitting the magic and feel of the movies. No Marvel should not have stuck to the films, as the show is quite an entertainer, but not a must see. Fans will enjoy the show and it is worth a see, but it isn't a powerhouse on television.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D is 7.5/10
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D takes place after the Avengers, presumably running alongside the current events of Phase 2, though it is suggested it takes place after Iron Man 3, when extremis is used in the pilot. The show revolves around a returned Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg), who organizes a specialist team from the fictional spy network, S.H.I.E.L.D (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division). The team is designed to deal with supernatural threats and consists of Agent Grant Ward, a seasoned agent recruited into the specialist team; Agent Melinda May, a retired agent who is convinced into leaving retirement by Coulson; Agent Leo Fitz, an engineer who designs weapons for S.H.I.E.L.D; Jemma Simmons, who works for S.H.I.E.L.D as a life scientist: and Skye, the only civilian recruit, who was chosen by Coulson for her skill with computers and hacking. Each character has their respective personality and story keeping the show nice and fresh.Due to its setting in a larger universe, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D is treated to cameos from characters in the films, such as Nick Fury and Maria Hill. All this gives the fans a closer look at the organization responsible for the assembly of the Avengers, which makes it a welcome addition to the universe, but not a very important or necessary one. While the MCU can stand alone without Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, the latter cannot stand alone from the former. That can be accepted, due to it being meant to be a spinoff, but it doesn't make it feel very large, important, or having much gravitas. Also where the show is weak is its continuity. The first episode is the kickoff of the team, and then it is just the team facing the next, new threat in each episode. Hopefully (and probably), this will be improved, as it has a lot of potential and dangling story-lines.
While Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D does have some continuity issues and dependence on the films, it does have its own charms. The new adventures offered each week do have thrills and entertainment value, also keeping a humorous side that makes Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D far from boring. This new series is a well made one, exceeding mediocrity, but not hitting the magic and feel of the movies. No Marvel should not have stuck to the films, as the show is quite an entertainer, but not a must see. Fans will enjoy the show and it is worth a see, but it isn't a powerhouse on television.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D is 7.5/10
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