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Old 10-08-13, 09:49 AM
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Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13




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AGENT COULSON AND HIS S.H.I.E.L.D. TEAM RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK TO RESCUE A KIDNAPPED SCIENTIST, ON ABC'S "MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D."

"The Asset" - When the brilliant scientist Dr. Franklin Hall is kidnapped, Agent Coulson and his S.H.I.E.L.D. agents must race against the clock to locate him. Skye is their only way in -- pushing the team to their limits when the entire plan turns upside-down, on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." stars Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Agent Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet as Skye, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz and Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons.

Guest starring are Ian Hart as Dr. Franklin Hall, David Conrad as Ian Quinn, Josh Cowdery as Agent Tyler, Bodie Newcomb as Agent Mack, Scott Subiono as Todd Chesterfield, Vachik Mangassarian as Qasim Zaghlul, Assaf Cohen as translator, Brandon Molale as Quinn's main guard.

"The Asset" was written by Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen and directed by Milan Cheylov.


Yay!! Another week of incessant ramblings on how cheap this show looks.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Nah, I think more people will bitch about the contrived and overdone plot this time around.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Let the bitching begin.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

No one better not say nothing negative about my superheroes show!
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Should I start bitching now or after the episode airs?
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

It's just a superhero show. It doesn't have to be good.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Isn't this the Skye-centric episode? It could be brilliant IF watched on mute.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Originally Posted by Jason
Nah, I think more people will bitch about the contrived and overdone plot this time around.
I already own the Dark Knight trilogy and the two new Star Trek films. I hope tonight's episode is better than those.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

This episode will be better than the previous one and that one was better than the previous one before that.
Can't wait !
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Holy fuck this show is awful.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

I just flipped it to ABC since my wife loves Goldbergs and I saw the very last scene in tonight's episode. Was that something to do with the Silver Surfer at the very end? I'll go back and watch the entire episode after this goes off.

Was it ANY better than the first two? Please give me hope.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Based on the comments every week, I'm glad I decided to sit this show out.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo
Holy fuck this show is awful.
Yes. Yes it is.

I've tried to withhold judgment, but holy shitballs is it just bad.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Originally Posted by CaptainMarvel
Yes. Yes it is.

I've tried to withhold judgment, but holy shitballs is it just bad.
Objectively, I don't see how anyone can defend it at this point.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Yes, the show IS terrible. Mainly, I think, because of the idiotic, moronic british scientists. They just drag everything down. I couldn't get into the show because I kept getting distracted by their constant whining and weakness. I really don't think I'll keep watching the show because of them. There are plenty of other shows that aren't annoying, cheap, and boring.

I wonder how long it will take the team, and Coulsen himself, to find out that that's not really Coulsen.....
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo
It's just a superhero show. It doesn't have to be good.
Until it has actual superheroes in it, it's not a superhero show. A little technological bug that gives people strength just doesn't cut it.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

I didn't see this because I was unexpectedly away and apparently have not set up a pass on my Tivo for the show. It sounds like it was no big loss. I'll try to be back next week...
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I liked it. I like all of the characters except for Agent Ward so far. I don't hate the character I just hope he gets better. I do hope that after we get some back story for each character that they introduce a long running arc for the season kind of like what Whedon did for Buffy and Angel. Have stand alone episodes that play into a larger season long story.
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re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Originally Posted by Brent L
I just flipped it to ABC since my wife loves Goldbergs and I saw the very last scene in tonight's episode. Was that something to do with the Silver Surfer at the very end? I'll go back and watch the entire episode after this goes off.

Was it ANY better than the first two? Please give me hope.
Spoiler:
The episode was a Graviton origin, and that's who that was at the end.


I thought the episode was pretty uneven overall. First half was boring and my mind was starting to wander. Second half was much better.
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Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Skye running, all wet in Red dress ... boobies
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Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Originally Posted by Obi-Wan Jabroni
I thought the episode was pretty uneven overall. First half was boring and my mind was starting to wander. Second half was much better.
Exactly what I thought, too.
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Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo
It's just a superhero show. It doesn't have to be good.
A Superhero show without the "Super."

This episode was a dud.
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Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

This episode wasn't a dud. It was pretty good.

A lot of people forget how many shows started off rather uninspired only to become really good later on. This is pretty good, and it's setting up some stuff that could pay off in some very good episodes later on.

I'm enjoying the series so far. Episodes 2 & 3 were better than the pilot.
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Originally Posted by B5Erik
This episode wasn't a dud. It was pretty good.

A lot of people forget how many shows started off rather uninspired only to become really good later on. This is pretty good, and it's setting up some stuff that could pay off in some very good episodes later on.

I'm enjoying the series so far. Episodes 2 & 3 were better than the pilot.
Took every word I was going to type.

I had a good time watching the show tonight and last weeks was much better than the Pilot.

What can I say, I have fun watching the series. I like it because it is not like anything else on TV.

I do not need another one hour "Drama" TV show, there are tons of those already on.

Sometimes I just need a show that is fun and this is it. It is also cool to have part of Marvel comics on TV.

I am hooked.
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Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D -- "The Asset" -- 10/08/13

Originally Posted by Obi-Wan Jabroni
Spoiler:
The episode was a Graviton origin, and that's who that was at the end.


I thought the episode was pretty uneven overall. First half was boring and my mind was starting to wander. Second half was much better.
Master Obi-Wan is correct on the ending.

Image of who it is:
Spoiler:


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