(Note: This is a review for last week’s episode, not yesterday’s.)
This episode was very, very good. It tied in seamlessly with Thor: The Dark World, providing a humorous look at what went on after the events of the film; i.e. the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents having to clean up the mess Thor made. This was something I had been really hoping we’d get a glimpse at after I saw the movie. due to the immense destruction that went on during the last big fight scene.
I really liked the idea that some weapons and artifacts from Asgard had escaped and fallen to Earth. It was a clever way to introduce the main conflict of the episode – the insanely dangerous weapon that brings out people’s worst memories. The effect of the girl sucking in its power was brilliant – props to the special effects team!
I liked the twist of the warrior actually being the professor, and it was great that they didn’t lock him up in the end, and even saved him (good job to Coulson for reaching his hand inside his chest – wow!).
It also had extremely good character development. Through the use of the plot, they shed some light on Ward’s past – and how he almost drowned his own brother, by accident, of course. Though I’m a bit confused, and maybe one of you could help me understand – did his brother actually drown, or did he just come close to it? Either way, it showed us why Grant’s always so focused on the now, and so seemingly 2-dimensional – he’s just blocking out repressed memories.
The big shocker of the episode was when May slept with Ward, especially after that very Skye/Ward heavy scene. Though, thinking back on it, it actually seems very in character – they both went through very traumatic experiences when they were younger, and bonded over it. It also leads into the May analysis of the next episode.
Anyway, it was a really wonderful episode overall, and I had no problems with it whatsoever. Stay tuned for the next review!
The Professional Fanwarrior 