This has to be one of the most exciting, keeping-you-on-the-edge-of-your- seat episode. Action? Humor? Emotional? You name it and this episode had it all.The entry of Mockingbird was really good.I would have never guessed that she was a SHIELD agent.The scene where Raina threatens Coulson was amazing.I was like WTH is he doing? Sacrificing Simmons like that? Raina is a pretty interesting character.She's like the jack of AOS. She plays on every side.But i would have really liked if Phil had taken her in. And wow, what is wrong with Skye's father? I think he will betray Dr.Whitehall. I mean come on,he spent most of his life searching for his daughter, he wouldn't just kill her as soon as he meets her. I will stay loyal to AOS, i wish it gets renewed. And Adriana .. welcome to the team!
5 Reviews
You're having one hell of a day.
jhudson-1170423 October 2017
Warning: Spoilers
We get an introduction into a popular comic book character, the return of a member of the team and one hell of a tense situation.
Let's start with the best thing this episode brought us: Bobbi Morse! aka Mockingbird! First I was initially surprised that she was with Hydra, but was then instantly relieved that she was undercover with Simmons. She showed off how badass she was with her batons as well as seeming like a threatening force but was then later revealed as sort of a sweetheart like with Trip and Mack. I will say though that I'm not surprised that she is Hunter's ex-wife. With him prattling on about it for the first few episodes, we were going to meet her eventually.
I am so glad that Simmons is back with the team and I am really eager to see how Fitz is going to deal with it. As we know, he's been talking to a hallucination of Simmons for a while so to have the actual Simmons there is going to be kind of heartbreaking as well as curious.
The scene with Coulson and Raina debating whether to hand Skye over or reveal Simmons was really well done. As it sort of seemed that Coulson could go either way. Once Coulson rejected Raina's offer I knew that Morse was with Shield and that they had an extraction plan in place but it was still a pretty intense sit down as it really could've gone either way.
We also got to see a bit more of Skye's dad in this episode. We first see that he is a doctor, albeit a back alley one and that he has rage that can be unleashed. MacLachlan is a great addition to the cast and seeing him go kind of nuts over meeting his daughter is kind of thrilling.
+ Mockingbird! + Simmons back + Coulson/Raina scene + MacLachlan's character - Some things became sort of obvious after something else was revealed (Morse's allegiance/ Raina's threat)
Final Score: 9.2/10
Let's start with the best thing this episode brought us: Bobbi Morse! aka Mockingbird! First I was initially surprised that she was with Hydra, but was then instantly relieved that she was undercover with Simmons. She showed off how badass she was with her batons as well as seeming like a threatening force but was then later revealed as sort of a sweetheart like with Trip and Mack. I will say though that I'm not surprised that she is Hunter's ex-wife. With him prattling on about it for the first few episodes, we were going to meet her eventually.
I am so glad that Simmons is back with the team and I am really eager to see how Fitz is going to deal with it. As we know, he's been talking to a hallucination of Simmons for a while so to have the actual Simmons there is going to be kind of heartbreaking as well as curious.
The scene with Coulson and Raina debating whether to hand Skye over or reveal Simmons was really well done. As it sort of seemed that Coulson could go either way. Once Coulson rejected Raina's offer I knew that Morse was with Shield and that they had an extraction plan in place but it was still a pretty intense sit down as it really could've gone either way.
We also got to see a bit more of Skye's dad in this episode. We first see that he is a doctor, albeit a back alley one and that he has rage that can be unleashed. MacLachlan is a great addition to the cast and seeing him go kind of nuts over meeting his daughter is kind of thrilling.
+ Mockingbird! + Simmons back + Coulson/Raina scene + MacLachlan's character - Some things became sort of obvious after something else was revealed (Morse's allegiance/ Raina's threat)
Final Score: 9.2/10
Great start! Let's hope the quality doesn't dip.
yvonneshusband3 November 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Really enjoying season 2 so far. It looks like the producers may have actually listened to the major gripes people had with series one. First off, Coulson in the series appears to now be Coulson from the movies and is all the better for it. Grant Ward still has the range of a plank of wood, but hopefully he'll sacrifice himself for redemption soon. Tripp is a way better character and I'm looking forward to seeing more of him. May is just as good this season as last. Sky's arc needs to be carefully handled or it may end up as a boring slog, like Coulson's last season but without the Nick Fury guest spot that at least allowed it to be resolved well. The introduction of what appeared to be major new blood in Ep 1 that ultimately proved to be a guest spot went some way towards rebutting the charge that Marvel can't kill off major characters, but it shouldn't stop there. My only real gripe thus far is that we've yet to see a guest spot from any significant superhero, though introducing a long established super villain was a good start!
Re-watch Thoughts
noorea-8514713 February 2019
Another great episode, in the grand tradition of this show a new character is introduced and is instantly a favorite, Bobbi took absolutely no time to grow on me. Ruth Negga was great in this episode, really good actress, I thought the way her story played out this episode was unexpected and really refreshing to watch..also, I know I have hindsight and all, but I remember all the way back when I watched this episode, Skye's dad is an absolute joy to watch!
Oh and that Fitzsimmons reunion, had so much weight in it, it's a lot of show don't tell, a signature move for those 2 since the actors are brilliant enough to act with body language alone!
A Hen in the Wolf House
nebohr26 January 2022
And I thought sailors could hold their liquor; I guess that I was very much mistaken.
Coulson has been carving the alien writings into the top of his desk. Would someone please give the man some pencils and a pad of paper?
Wait, what?! Whitehall says that he has known about the obelisk his whole life? I sincerely doubt that.
The flex screen would have Jemma's fingerprints on it. But also: how is that an incriminating photograph? It looks like she's holding a fast food menu.
That's what you call a leap of faith!
Coulson has been carving the alien writings into the top of his desk. Would someone please give the man some pencils and a pad of paper?
Wait, what?! Whitehall says that he has known about the obelisk his whole life? I sincerely doubt that.
The flex screen would have Jemma's fingerprints on it. But also: how is that an incriminating photograph? It looks like she's holding a fast food menu.
That's what you call a leap of faith!
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