Marvel's Agent Carter

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC , FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 6, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
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Critic Reviews

  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Feb 3, 2015
    60
    The show isn’t great yet, though it has potential.
  2. Collider
    Reviewed by: Evan Valentine
    Jan 21, 2016
    40
    For now, Agent Carter is a safe venture back into the World War II era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but “safe” is nothing to write home about.

Awards & Rankings

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#81 Best TV Season of 2015
35
#35 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
42
#42 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 289 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 237 out of 289
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 289
  3. Negative: 27 out of 289
  1. sozcaps
    Jan 9, 2015
    2
    Between seeing Carter trick the men of the show - which isn't much of a feat given how big sexist drooling chumps they are - and CarterBetween seeing Carter trick the men of the show - which isn't much of a feat given how big sexist drooling chumps they are - and Carter manipulating her boss into sending her home from work because she claims she is on her period, I'm really not impressed. Menstruation jokes and the main character making out with a criminal to trick him doesn't seem fitting. Not for this supposedly strong and clever woman who refuses to play by the men's rules (she in fact does that very thing through the entire pilot).

    This show is sexist in its very claim to have anything to do with feminism, and there is an abundance of shows with actually compelling and well-written female leads, sans using low-cut skirts as a secret weapon and menstruation jokes for cheap laughs.    … Full Review »
  2. vikesh2206
    Jan 7, 2015
    8
    The sexy, smart and stylish Marvel's Agent Carter is an action packed espionage thriller complemented by the jazzy 1940's setting and aThe sexy, smart and stylish Marvel's Agent Carter is an action packed espionage thriller complemented by the jazzy 1940's setting and a brilliant performance by Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter.… Full Review »
  3. Jim222001
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    Agent Carter is a fun noir, mystery adventure with a smart story about how women weren't respected in the 1930's. And if you enjoyed moviesAgent Carter is a fun noir, mystery adventure with a smart story about how women weren't respected in the 1930's. And if you enjoyed movies like the Rocketeer then you will definitely enjoy this show. Watching the Flash followed by Agent Carter or Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. makes for a great night of tv. If you're not watching both in a row or just this. You're missing out.… Full Review »
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