Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

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Synopsis:

COULSON AND HIS TEAM TAKE THE WAR BACK TO CENTIPEDE IN A SHOCKING CLIFFHANGER, ON ABC'S "MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D."

J. August Richards Returns as Mike Peterson

"The Bridge" - In a shocking cliffhanger episode, Coulson takes the war back to Centipede, and this time he brings in Mike Peterson for some super-soldier support. As they get closer to the truth, startling secrets are revealed and an unexpected twist threatens the team, on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 (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 J. August Richards as Mike Peterson, Ajani Wrighster as Ace, Ruth Negga as Raina, Rick Malambri as Brian Hayward, Molly McCook as Laura Hayward, Cullen Douglas as Edison Po, Rico Devereaux as prison guard and Albert Marrero Jr. as trainer.

"The Bridge" was written by Shalisha Francis and directed by Holly Dale.


Episode 10 of 22


Last new episode of 2013. Returns in January

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

Not much of a twist ending... but I don't want to wait until January 7th for a new ep.

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

It was a twist for SHIELD, not the viewer :)

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

Surprise! Colson kidnapped! Well, they said in the previews we're going to find out what happened after he died, so they're not leaving much to the imagination.

There we go, as Whedon shows tend to, it took a while to get going, but I'm glad they finally got the plot into motion. May is really being a bitch. I'd assume she and Colson are Skye's parents, but it seems too obvious. Shame about Mike, I quite liked him. Wonder if they'll finish everything up this season because of the ratings or hedge their bets?

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

Ok in regards to the 2nd half of the season preview:

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

Not much of a twist. I hope Mike isn't gone, I hate when they kill off characters that quickly.

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

Oh Mike's not dead. No way they did it like that. No body = alive on most television shows.

Another enjoyable episode. And the preview for the next in January looks nice too.

The ratings are not bad at all. See the link here for a breakdown.

For nine weeks in a row it's been the number 1 show in the timeslot for men 18-34, which is really all advertisers care about.

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

Entertaining as always.

One silly issue, the "they are behind me" needs a new take, it's just done too much.

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

The actor playing Skye did a AMA on reddit. I would provide a link but I don't really like you guys so suck it.

Ok fine here it is
http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comment..._from_marvels/

I still don't like any of you.

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

I was a bit distracted watching Coulson Drive. As they were going down a straight street, you see his hands turning the steering wheel all sorts of directions. Maybe his car's alignment was messed up? :)

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

I was more distracted by the scenery flying by -- "Look, it's trash day!"

Is that kind of thing basically green screened the same way it used to be done with rear projection?

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

That distracts me in any tv show or movie. Actors feel the need to 'act' with the steering wheel.

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

This happens on stage too when people pantomime driving. I've taken acting classes where that is specifically called out. I'm super aware of it now and I'm surprised it isn't pointed out to actors more on TV shows and movies.

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

I thought it was a bit dull and padded. A lot of the character moments and dialogue felt forced this episode. Not a bad episode but not a good one either.

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

Huge ratings drop from the most recent new episode two weeks ago to last night:

Ep. 9 (11/26): 9.69 million / 2.6
Ep. 10 (12/10): 5.92 million / 2.0

Maybe lots of people assumed last night was a repeat, and that the show was already on a break until January?

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

I don't look forward to the show any more. At this point I don't really care if it is canceled or not. I did like this episode though.

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

REDDIT: CHLOE: :lol:

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

That's so common I don't even notice it anymore.

What's really funny is that if the car has power steering, then the driver is going to be doing donuts and weaving all over the place like he's running an obstacle course or demolition derby.

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

I was transfixed at them driving and watching their hair blowing the wrong way.:D

What I don't understand is that if they're using Lola why don't they just 'fly' to their destination?

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

Thought it was decent aside from Skye's little "the woman I think is my mom doesn't like me" pouting session.

I wonder if the ultimate big bad Raina's boss was alluding to is going to be a character in the new Captain America movie?

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

It's my personal experience that when I notice this type of piddly stuff, I'm not enjoying what I'm watching. With that said, I didn't notice this. :)

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

I didn't notice the driving, but did hate the "he's right behind me" line. Even though the show has gotten better, I hate that they still have so many cliche moments like that.

Re: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- "The Bridge" -- 12/10/13
 

I don't know why anyone does that anymore. It's just too overdone.