Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
10-28-14, 02:04 PM
#1
DVD Talk God
Thread Starter
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
COULSON AND TEAM ARE CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE WHEN S.H.I.E.L.D. IS FRAMED FOR DEVASTATING ATTACKS, ON ABC'S "MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D."
"A Fractured House" - The world turns against S.H.I.E.L.D. when Hydra impersonates them to attack The United Nations, and an unexpected enemy leads the charge to bring about their downfall, on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." stars Clark Gregg as Director Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet as Agent Skye, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons and Nick Blood as Lance Hunter.
Guest starring are B.J. Britt as Agent Antoine Triplett, Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse, Henry Simmons as Alphonso "Mack" Mackenzie, Adrian Pasdar as General Glenn Talbot, Tim Dekay as Senator Christian Ward, Falk Hentschel as Marcus Scarlotti, Joe Marinelli as Adamo Dioli, Liberte Chan as international reporter, Parisa Fakhri as Senator's aide, Michael Enright as Julien Beckers, Melanie Cruz as Agent Noelle Walters, Brian Tee as Toshiro Mori, Darrel Cherney as tattoo artist, Brian Van Holt as stranger and Chris Wolfe as news reporter.
"A Fractured House" was written by Rafe Judkins & Lauren LeFranc and directed by Ron Underwood.
Read more: Listings - MARVEL'S AGENTS OF SHIELD on ABC | TheFutonCritic.com http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listin...#ixzz3HT4rZJso
10-28-14, 10:25 PM
#3
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
Great ep! Loved the fight between May and Whiplash. It looks like they got a better fight choreographer this season too. Awesome to see Mockingbird kick some ass too.
And I'm glad there was no glimmer of redemption for Ward in Coulson's eyes. Hope he'll always be a bad guy.
And I'm glad there was no glimmer of redemption for Ward in Coulson's eyes. Hope he'll always be a bad guy.
10-29-14, 02:14 AM
#4
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
Fuckin' Bruges....
10-29-14, 03:01 AM
#5
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Seattle and sometimes hell
Posts: 6,270
Likes: 0
Received 15 Likes
on
14 Posts
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
Really digging the show. I loved the fight with the Gogo like weapon. The only part I didn't care for was using the crazy weapon on the shield agent when they could have just stabbed her. Those things must cost a lot of money.
10-29-14, 04:00 AM
#6
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
I think I trust Sen. Christian Ward even less than I do his brother.
10-29-14, 04:13 AM
#7
DVD Talk God
Thread Starter
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
great episode. Good to have Mockingbird back again.
And of course, Ward escapes while being transferred. I liked Coulson talking down to him saying that he's a murderer and traitor and will never be trusted. And to think some here were worried there might be a redemption arc for him.
Glad to see Tim DeKay get work post-White Collar. Very underrated actor. He was good here as Ward's sketchy brother.
Set the DVR to record the Marvel special next Tuesday since there is no episode next week.
10-29-14, 06:15 AM
#8
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
Entertaining episode.
However, I would have transferred Ward on a slab with a few more chains.
Good!
Ward should not be able to come back from what he did. He can help from inside a cell and that's about it.
However, I would have transferred Ward on a slab with a few more chains.
Ward should not be able to come back from what he did. He can help from inside a cell and that's about it.
10-29-14, 07:14 AM
#9
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
Oh I agree completely. I just know there were people here who expected the show to go the typical route of somehow getting him back on the team.
10-29-14, 08:33 AM
#10
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
No matter how ridiculous that would be there could have been a time it would have been done. They even brought of brain washing and said that was not then case. It's all him and he can just be the bad guy from now on or whatever else he is.
10-29-14, 08:48 AM
#11
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
You guys are going to be disappointed when they do give him a redemption arc after his bro throws him down a well. At worst he'll have a Return of the Jedi ending death.
10-29-14, 09:07 AM
#12
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
Ward's escape was so predictable that I'm actually hoping it was a Coulson plan. If not given what happened on CA: TWS and Aos, then both Shield and Hydra need to buff up on their prisoner transport security.
Also, I still expect Ward to be going on missions at some point later this year.
Also, I still expect Ward to be going on missions at some point later this year.
10-29-14, 10:36 AM
#14
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
Ward's escape was so predictable that I'm actually hoping it was a Coulson plan. If not given what happened on CA: TWS and Aos, then both Shield and Hydra need to buff up on their prisoner transport security.
Also, I still expect Ward to be going on missions at some point later this year.
Also, I still expect Ward to be going on missions at some point later this year.
I would be shocked if Ward is back on the SHIELD team at any point.
10-29-14, 11:38 AM
#15
Senior Member
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
Ward's escape was so predictable that I'm actually hoping it was a Coulson plan. If not given what happened on CA: TWS and Aos, then both Shield and Hydra need to buff up on their prisoner transport security.
Also, I still expect Ward to be going on missions at some point later this year.
Also, I still expect Ward to be going on missions at some point later this year.
10-29-14, 11:53 AM
#16
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
They need to kill off Fitz ASAP. Can't stand it anymore.
Do it in a way that he sacrifices himself for the team so it has some weight to it... but geez... he needs to go.
I hope they can fit Mockingbird into Cap 3.
Do it in a way that he sacrifices himself for the team so it has some weight to it... but geez... he needs to go.
I hope they can fit Mockingbird into Cap 3.
10-29-14, 12:32 PM
#17
Suspended
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
I thought this was a great episode. And I really, really love the way they are writing Bobbi. She's kick-ass without being humorless or cold.
10-29-14, 02:36 PM
#19
DVD Talk Hero
10-29-14, 03:38 PM
#21
10-29-14, 03:56 PM
#22
DVD Talk Legend & 2021 TOTY Winner
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
http://abc.go.com/shows/movies-and-s...om-pulp-to-pop
Experience an exciting journey through the 75 year history of the Marvel Universe, from its humble beginnings as Timely Comics in 1939 to the birth of The Marvel Age in the 1960s, and finally the cinematic blockbusters of today, in the original special, Marvel: 75 Years, From Pulp to Pop!, hosted by Emily VanCamp, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (9:02-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Marvel has pioneered and broken box-office records around the world, creating a universe unlike any other in pop culture history through its comic books, television shows, video games, animation and blockbuster films. Marvel made its foray into the film world with Iron Man in 2008 and continues its entertainment domination today with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC and the upcoming Marvel’s Agent Carter, and the recent theatrical releases of Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as the highly anticipated upcoming film, Marvel’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron. The Marvel Cinematic Universe translates the excitement of the comic books to a whole new audience with some of the most groundbreaking and dynamic storytelling that brings an unprecedented vision to the world of entertainment.
But how was the Marvel Universe formed?
The special takes a look at Marvel’s roots, beginning in 1939 as Timely Comics with Martin Goodman and Stan Lee emerging as key figures in Marvel’s history in the 1940s along with the creation of Captain America, the impact of World War II and the decline of super hero stories and the subsequent downfall of the comic book industry in the 1950s. After a decade of decline, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created the modern super hero team in 1961 with the Fantastic Four, helping to bring back superhero stories and ushering in “The Marvel Age,” which saw the creation of the Hulk, Iron Man, The X-Men and Spider-Man. A shift in the character paradigm in the 1970s also brought culturally relevant characters such as the Black Panther, Falcon, Black Widow, Luke Cage and Ms. Marvel to the forefront . But the mid-1990s were not so kind to Marvel as the company fell into bankruptcy. However, a new batch of creative visionaries brought about a modern day renaissance, revitalizing publishing. Soon after Marvel saw its characters and stories take over the silver screen, and Marvel Studios was born, leading into today’s successes on the big screen and television.
Marvel has pioneered and broken box-office records around the world, creating a universe unlike any other in pop culture history through its comic books, television shows, video games, animation and blockbuster films. Marvel made its foray into the film world with Iron Man in 2008 and continues its entertainment domination today with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC and the upcoming Marvel’s Agent Carter, and the recent theatrical releases of Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as the highly anticipated upcoming film, Marvel’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron. The Marvel Cinematic Universe translates the excitement of the comic books to a whole new audience with some of the most groundbreaking and dynamic storytelling that brings an unprecedented vision to the world of entertainment.
But how was the Marvel Universe formed?
The special takes a look at Marvel’s roots, beginning in 1939 as Timely Comics with Martin Goodman and Stan Lee emerging as key figures in Marvel’s history in the 1940s along with the creation of Captain America, the impact of World War II and the decline of super hero stories and the subsequent downfall of the comic book industry in the 1950s. After a decade of decline, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created the modern super hero team in 1961 with the Fantastic Four, helping to bring back superhero stories and ushering in “The Marvel Age,” which saw the creation of the Hulk, Iron Man, The X-Men and Spider-Man. A shift in the character paradigm in the 1970s also brought culturally relevant characters such as the Black Panther, Falcon, Black Widow, Luke Cage and Ms. Marvel to the forefront . But the mid-1990s were not so kind to Marvel as the company fell into bankruptcy. However, a new batch of creative visionaries brought about a modern day renaissance, revitalizing publishing. Soon after Marvel saw its characters and stories take over the silver screen, and Marvel Studios was born, leading into today’s successes on the big screen and television.
10-29-14, 08:45 PM
#23
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
I actually thought that Coulson's rejection of Ward set up a redemption arc of some kind. I suspect that Ward will probably end up saving everyone after his brother fucks them over. Possibly at the cost of his own life.
10-30-14, 12:48 PM
#24
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
Yeah they're definitely setting up the brother to be more scummy and dangerous than Ward, so I do see a redemption scenario/heelish-face turn coming up. There's still some ambiguity as to who's telling the truth about their past.
I like that Talbot wasn't necessarily fooled by the Hydra agents claiming to be Shield.
I agree that Bobbi is a great addition to the cast, and it saves us from having Skye in the field, it seems. Also, I guess Triplett is taking over May's role as pilot-who-doesn't-do-missions-as-much?
I did think Coulson was going to rethink giving Ward over, but I can understand how much they gained from going through with the exchange.
I like that Talbot wasn't necessarily fooled by the Hydra agents claiming to be Shield.
I agree that Bobbi is a great addition to the cast, and it saves us from having Skye in the field, it seems. Also, I guess Triplett is taking over May's role as pilot-who-doesn't-do-missions-as-much?
I did think Coulson was going to rethink giving Ward over, but I can understand how much they gained from going through with the exchange.
10-30-14, 12:49 PM
#25
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S2E06) -- "A Fractured House" -- 10/28/14
Another good episode that is moving things along nicely, but yeah Ward escaping was fucking stupid. Getting tired of the prisoner escaping during transport trope. I really like the cast that they have this year too, and while I like Fitz I hope they do something with him soon.
Is there a reason they're skipping a week? I was also excited to see in the preview...
This is kind of a neat recap, explaining some of the comic book ties in this episode - http://observationdeck.io9.com/unrav...7480/+riamisra
Is there a reason they're skipping a week? I was also excited to see in the preview...
Spoiler:
This is kind of a neat recap, explaining some of the comic book ties in this episode - http://observationdeck.io9.com/unrav...7480/+riamisra