04-22-2014, 10:09 PM
Quote:With their world turned upside down, Coulson races to save the life of his one true love as the mystery of “The Cellist,” which began in Marvel's The Avengers, is finally revealed on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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The tension tightens up in this episode, folks. Spoilers, naturally, since this is an episode discussion thread.
Lies, betrayal, sacrifices, and hidden agendas are the main themes this time around. The contrast of Coulson and the cellist & Fitz and Simmons against the poisonous affections of this week's baddie and Ward were very interesting. I liked it a lot, especially in the last few minutes when the scenes kept switching between the hidden base and the concert hall. Very tense.
Even more unexpectedly, Skye has had a massive turn around (for me) this episode. A marked improvement in her characterization thanks to her discovering Ward's true nature. She felt believable to me. I think I can say this is the first time I've genuinely liked her character. (And did anyone notice that her name from the orphanage included "Mary Sue"? Coincidence, or a wink and a nod from the writers?)
Ward has definitely slipped into non-redeemable territory for me. The murder he committed this episode really strikes home just how bad of a guy he is. I hope that May doesn't get blamed for what he's done, since she left the team!
"I can feed the caterpillar, I can whisper through the chrysalis, but what hatches follows its own nature and is beyond me."
-- Hannibal (TV show)
-- Hannibal (TV show)