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Marvel's Agent Carter

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Marvel's Agent Carter

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ABC | FOX | Release Date: January 6, 2015

Starring: Chad Michael Murray, James D'Arcy, Enver Gjokaj, Hayley Atwell

Summary: After the end of World War II, Agent Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) is pushing paper at the Strategic Scientific Reserve while secretly helping clear Howard Stark's name with the assistance of his butler, Edwin Jarvis (James D'Arcy) in the drama based on the Marvel One-Shot short film of the same name.

Creator: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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S2:E10. Hollywood Ending
Air Date: March 1, 2016
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S2:E9. A Little Song and Dance
Air Date: February 23, 2016
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S2:E8. The Edge of Mystery
Air Date: February 23, 2016

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73

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Critic Reviews

91

Entertainment Weekly

Gina McIntyre

Jan 19, 2016

Season 2 Review: The show deftly balances atomic-age intrigue with unfailingly bright banter between the witty, resourceful Carter and her platonic partner in crime, Edwin Jarvis. [22 Jan 2016, p.65]

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The Huffington Post

Maureen Ryan

Jan 6, 2015

Season 1 Review: The drama is every bit as brisk and engaging as its lead character, and I can only list one real objection to the show: its brevity. Read full review

83

Newsday

Verne Gay

Jan 5, 2015

Season 1 Review: To make Agent Carter work, and work well, Atwell and ABC knew she needed to be a relatable human first, and a subsidiary member of the populous Marvel universe second. Those priorities are straightened out efficiently on Tuesday's episode. Read full review

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Variety

Brian Lowry

Jan 4, 2015

Season 1 Review: The combination of [Atwell] and post-World War II setting make the Marvel-branded vehicle, Agent Carter, considerable fun, and in some ways more promising than the series it’s replacing. Read full review

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San Francisco Chronicle

David Wiegand

Jan 4, 2015

Season 1 Review: While I liked Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD well enough when it began, I got tired of it after a while because it became repetitive. I have a feeling I’ll stick around longer with Carter, largely because of the nifty period details, the character development and the performances. Read full review

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The New York Times

Mike Hale

Jan 5, 2015

Season 1 Review: A fairly entertaining conglomeration of nostalgia, postwar intrigue, comic-book science fiction and screwball comedy (with frequent interludes of bone-crunching violence). Read full review

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Yahoo TV

Ken Tucker

Jan 5, 2015

Season 1 Review: After two hours of Agent Carter this week, you're left with lots of mumbo-jumbo that doesn't add up to much more than an excuse for Peggy Carter to strain her nylons while jumping off moving cars. Read full review

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Kai82

Sep 2, 2021

Over the years I heard from time to time praise for this show and also that it was overlooked and underappreciated. The praises were ranging from hidden gem up to best Marvel TV show. Finally I decided to watch the show and see if it is truly as good as these rumor say. To answer thisOver the years I heard from time to time praise for this show and also that it was overlooked and underappreciated. The praises were ranging from hidden gem up to best Marvel TV show. Finally I decided to watch the show and see if it is truly as good as these rumor say. To answer this immediately I say it is truly good and I agree that it is an awesome show. It is however a bit disconnected from the rest of the MCU as it is set slightly after World War 2 long before everything else except the first Captain America movie. It continues the story of Peggy Carter. Season 1: Peggy Carter works now for the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR) which will become S.H.I.E.L.D later in the timeline (or was integrated into it). Sadly despite all her skills and heroic deeds she is just seen as secretary by the other members of the SSR. Things change as Howard Stark (Tony Stark’s father) inventions appear on the black market and in the hands of enemies of the USA. He is suspected for treason and it is heavily investigated. The main story starts when he asks Peggy for help as she is the only one who he trusts and sees capable to find the truth. She gets the assistance of his butler Jarvis who is a man of many talents. I end it here with this set up to avoid spoilers. The story starts immediately strong and stays strong until the end. It is immersive, enjoyable and has good ideas. The twist work well and I enjoyed them a lot. The characters enhance the story and vice versa. Season 2: The season is set not long after the conclusion of last season as there are some developments but it could not be much time (Maybe a few weeks). The story starts with a women found encased in ice in a park. The odd thing is that this happened during a heat wave and that the ice does not melt anywhere how it should. The Los Angeles department of the SSR requests some backup from the New York SSR and so Peggy Carter ends up there. As expected this is just the tip of the iceberg and start of a greater adventure. The story works well. It is interesting and has some good ideas. To be fair I also say it is a bit stretched and I would say they could cut it down at least by one episode. I like the twists and plots which enhance the story. The strengths of the show are the story and characters. Lets start with Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter. Like before she is an awesome character and fully delivers. Of cause James D’Arcy as Edwin Jarvis is equally good and together these two made the show so enjoying. They have an awesome chemistry and their interaction aka relationship is a true strength of the show. Then of cause Howard Stark played by Dominic Cooper who has not that much screentime compared to the two but is interesting and delivers. He is a lot like brilliant inventor, playboy, **** slightly mad scientist and influential rich guy. In the SRR we get a lot of interesting characters with Shea Whigham as Roger Dooley, Enver Gjokaj as Daniel Sousa and Chad M. Murray as Jack Thompson. All 3 have character and interesting personalities. They work because they feel like real human beings with flaws and weakness but also strengths. There are of cause more great characters but I think for an overall review it is to much in the spoiler territory. Lets continue with the presentation. The sets look convincing and give the end of the forties feeling. Because I was not alive at the time and also be no historian I cant judge for historical accuracy. However this is an entertainment show so it is not that important. It is more important to convince the audience and give an immersive feeling and here the show succeeds. The costumes do this too and the action scenes are done in a convincing and intense way. There are not much special effects in season 1 and more in season 2. As per Marvel standards they have always great effects that enhance the experience. There are some smaller weaknesses here and there but not enough to weaken the experience. Overall this was a good show. Not the best but really good and worth watching.… Expand

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ChanekeCholo

Dec 13, 2021

It follows the same way that Captain America: The First Avenger, the envelopment of the characters is the best of this Tv Show. Without any doubt, Hayley Atwell and James D'Arcy are ones of the best characters in the MCU. It's a shame that they cancelled the season 3.

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Maxwoo

Apr 3, 2021

The retro city of Los Angeles has both charm and crisis. Peggy Carter's character in the "post-Cap era" is more three-dimensional and deeper. In terms of plot, it continues the timeline of the First Avenger and makes up for the vacancy under MCU. Season 1 is more like serving for a largerThe retro city of Los Angeles has both charm and crisis. Peggy Carter's character in the "post-Cap era" is more three-dimensional and deeper. In terms of plot, it continues the timeline of the First Avenger and makes up for the vacancy under MCU. Season 1 is more like serving for a larger follow-up pattern.… Expand

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

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brockcheese

May 15, 2019

Agent Carter is an excellent continuation to The First Avenger with near perfect production design.

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Mindkiller7522

Jan 2, 2022

They did have some interesting plot lines in the show and the actors all did a great job, but it kept bothering me how quick the show was to have different romantic interests for Peggy. I get that she thinks Steve is dead, but as a viewer it belittles their story. The allusions to the BlackThey did have some interesting plot lines in the show and the actors all did a great job, but it kept bothering me how quick the show was to have different romantic interests for Peggy. I get that she thinks Steve is dead, but as a viewer it belittles their story. The allusions to the Black Widow program were the coolest part of the show, but it doesn't really seem that they did as much with that as they could have, either.… Expand

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Broyax

Oct 19, 2022

Une marvellerie marvelleuse pas merveilleuse du tout mais en vérité bien merdeuse, comme les trois quarts des productions Marvel (et plus si affinités) qui débitent leur ménagerie de super-héros idiots (pléonasme certes) à une cadence industrielle.

Ainsi, ces aventures de la secrétaire duUne marvellerie marvelleuse pas merveilleuse du tout mais en vérité bien merdeuse, comme les trois quarts des productions Marvel (et plus si affinités) qui débitent leur ménagerie de super-héros idiots (pléonasme certes) à une cadence industrielle.

Ainsi, ces aventures de la secrétaire du ‘pitaine amerloca qui en a marre de servir le caoua à ces messieurs machos et qui décide d’aller botter des culs. C’est naturellement rocambolesque pour ne pas dire très bête et très con et on n’y croit déjà plus au bout de 2 mn de chaque épisode… qu’on tenterait de regarder.

Certes, ces dames pourront éventuellement se réjouir de cette héroïne féministe mais c’est l’arbre qui cache la forêt : quoiqu’elle fasse, elle reste une bécasse et l’actrice a été uniquement choisie pour la taille de son soutif. Et si ce n’était pas le cas, elle n’aurait rien à faire là puisqu’elle joue comme une cruche de toute façon.

Sinon bah on s’ennuie énormément malgré le faible nombre d’épisodes (de la saison 1 en tout cas) puisque c’est écrit avec les pieds par des scénaristes surmenés. A éviter et à fuir donc !… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 19, 2016
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  S2:E10. Hollywood Ending
  Air Date: March 1, 2016
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  S2:E9. A Little Song and Dance
  Air Date: February 23, 2016
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  S2:E8. The Edge of Mystery
  Air Date: February 23, 2016
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  S2:E7. Monsters
  Air Date: February 16, 2016
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  S2:E6. Life of the Party
  Air Date: February 16, 2016
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  S2:E5. The Atomic Job
  Air Date: February 9, 2016
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  S2:E4. Smoke & Mirrors
  Air Date: February 2, 2016
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  S2:E3. Better Angels
  Air Date: January 26, 2016
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  S2:E2. A View in the Dark
  Air Date: January 19, 2016
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  S2:E1. The Lady in the Lake
  Air Date: January 19, 2016
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 6, 2015