The Story:
SHIELD operative Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) returns. Nuff Said! But no, he brings with him a team of operatives: Ward (Brett Dalton) the muscle; Melinda May (Ming Na-Wen) the reluctant one; Fitz (Iain De Caestecker) engineering; Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) bio. With Coulson calling the shots, they go after the group The Rising Tide and recruit one of them, Skye (Chloe Bennett) to help them track down the latest unregistered hero.
Throwing in a nice cameo from Agent Hill (Cobie Smulders) and a cryptic tease about Agent Coulson...
It's a nice extension of the Marvel Universe on the small screen, and a worthy pick up from the events from The Avengers movie as they expand the mythos.
Considering we haven't had a quality live-action Marvel show since The Incredible Hulk, it's a nice change of pace.
I'll have to let the kids watch the old Nicholas Hammond Spider-Man show to see how good they've really got it.
It's an entertaining show that attempts to tell a story that enhances what we've enjoyed in the movie theaters.
Plus, do not underestimate the appeal that Agent Coulson has resonated with the fans of the Marvel Universe. His presence alone will carry a lot of good will throughout the season. He got the best lines, but there was growth amongst the team as the show went along.
Happy that Joss Whedon has brought the Agents to tv, and hope these all enjoy a nice long Buffy the Vampire Slayer type tenure.
I'm in for the season, and the DVR is set to go!
Final Grade: B+...A-... it's all good. ;)
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I'm sure we'll hit a few episodes more than once in the near future, or while waiting for Season 2. Will I be buying it? Seems like the Marvel Universe would be missing them if the don't join the movie lot. :)
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