tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post7638664657355483537..comments2024-03-27T23:50:21.307-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: ClosureBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-49840580882258972512022-04-22T09:13:34.267-04:002022-04-22T09:13:34.267-04:00While I was really unhappy with what happened to R...While I was really unhappy with what happened to Rosalind (and like Lamounier, I thought it was a dream sequence or something at first), I liked Coulson completely losing it the way he did.<br /><br />Bringing in Ward's little brother helped make sense of stuff, too. Like many, I grew up in a bad situation, and understanding what awful things happened to an abusive parent doesn't mean that you can or should forgive them.<br /><br />Excellent review, Sunbunny.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-9740281899499718682015-12-12T18:59:02.589-05:002015-12-12T18:59:02.589-05:00Yes, this was a great episode for Ward, but was it...Yes, this was a great episode for Ward, but was it necessary to kill Rosalind off? Did Coulson need yet another reason to go after Ward? When I saw the preview and a teaser of the scene Fitzsimmons are captured, I presumed Coulson be angry and would go after Ward to rescue S.H.I.E.L.D.’s most adorable agents.<br /><br />Then Rosalind’s death came flying out of nowhere (no pun intended). At first, I thought the scene was a dream. Everything happened so quickly, surely the writers wouldn’t be wasting such a rich character. Then the scene never cut to Coulson waking up, and slowly it sank in that Rosalind was dead. Now, it did elevate the episode, and I was really tense through most of it, but I still think it was a waste to kill Rosalind off.<br /><br />While I can believe Coulson would go after Ward to avenge the death of a person he saw as his equal (as in the good and honest leader of a fellow spy organization that was also played by Hydra), I can’t see Coulson going after Ward to avenge the death of his soul mate. And the writers seemed to be going more for the latter. It felt like there was a missing episode between the last one and this one, in which Coulson and Rosalind reconciled and deepened their affections for one another. One dinner scene of three minutes before Rosalind gets shot doesn’t cut it. Like many things on AoS, this development was one thing: rushed.<br /><br />Then Rosalind’s right hand also dies, and so ATCU was just a big red herring for Hydra. Again, a waste.<br /><br />Moving on from all the deaths, this was a very good episode. Like Marianna, I was not convinced by Simmons’ torture scenes, but Simmons’ moments were great overall. I really appreciated when she stated that trying to bring Will back would put too many lives at risk, therefore it would be selfish of her to try. She was also terrific when Ward threatened her and she quick and coldly replied “do your best”. And Fitz continued to be the king of this series. How great was Iain De Caestecker reacting to Simmons’ screams? Can this guy get an Emmy already? Also, I loved Fitzsimmons mocking Malick about Hydra’s inability of bringing people back from the Blue Planet. You go, geeks. You are the best.<br /><br />Coulson jumping right into the portal was an unbelievable, ridiculous and crazy moment. I really liked it.Lamounierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225447169375363236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-63791724119018586882015-12-08T17:02:25.304-05:002015-12-08T17:02:25.304-05:00"I have a feeling that Will is the alien they..."I have a feeling that Will is the alien they're bringing back, even though that wouldn't make complete sense."<br /><br />I feel like they made it pretty clear that Hydra sent Will over there (to the blue planet) as a sacrifice for the mysterious creature/alien that Will warned Jemma about after discovering her. Said mysterious creature is an Inhuman, and the Hydra folks really like the cut of its jib!<br /><br />Solid review!Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187607644975494747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-45269736304492672492015-12-07T13:52:40.718-05:002015-12-07T13:52:40.718-05:00Excellent review! You described Ward's charact...Excellent review! You described Ward's character development perfectly. Also, thanks for explaining the puns thing; I totally didn't get that.<br /><br />Coulson should probably be dead, but I'm assuming he's not. I have a feeling that Will is the alien they're bringing back, even though that wouldn't make complete sense.<br /><br />I'm disappointed with what they've been doing with Mr. Gyera, A.K.A. lame Magneto. His torture of Simmons involved floating a hammer and a wrench toward her. He could have done that with his hands! Also Simmons didn't seem at all injured later.<br /><br />I complain, but I actually really liked the episode. Great character development all around!Mariannahttp://www.mariannahorn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-24870715464545946772015-12-04T13:02:56.066-05:002015-12-04T13:02:56.066-05:00still.... considering how many he's killed... ...still.... considering how many he's killed... including a plane full of people and Rosalind (damn!) .... I don't see it....<br /><br />I hope they find Will and bring him back and leave Ward there forever alone with a monster... that would be a fitting punishment... death is too easy at this pointSolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18314661379779671903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-52307982015105557782015-12-04T07:42:44.639-05:002015-12-04T07:42:44.639-05:00Mark, I think redemption is NOT out of question no...Mark, I think redemption is NOT out of question now. Ward still might (mind you, I said "might") play Spike to Malik's Angelus.migmithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981055611018991476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-82149458776748061862015-12-04T07:24:08.982-05:002015-12-04T07:24:08.982-05:00I feel like we are definitely entering the endgame...I feel like we are definitely entering the endgame with Ward. He can't continue to act as a recurring baddie because it would make our heroes looks ineffective and stupid and forgiveness and redemption are so not an option at this point. I'd be very surprised if he survived next week's finale. Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-32614464994609366552015-12-03T19:03:12.577-05:002015-12-03T19:03:12.577-05:00> Coulson: “Honestly? Don’t know what that mean...> Coulson: “Honestly? Don’t know what that means.”<br /><br />Honestly? Neither do I.<br /><br />It's sad to see both Rosalind AND Banks go in one episode. I was certain that at least one of them would run with S.H.I.E.L.D. for a while.<br /><br />Mack as an acting director? Never thought of that, but it kinda suits him.<br /><br />I really enjoyed watching Coulson vehemently objecting when those goons tried to put him down. He doesn't always look good in action scenes, but that was really nice.migmithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981055611018991476noreply@blogger.com