Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 24, 2013
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 969 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 687 out of 969
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  1. DolphinReviews
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    Simply amazing! The best Marvel tv show by far! Highly underrated. The show starts of slow, but when it picks up, it picks UP!
  2. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    7
    Al más puro estilo ciencia ficción, más que superhéroes, pero aún así tiene pintaza.
  3. Lucas565
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores séries que existem eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo muito boa
  4. Kai82
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    It has the strengths of a Joss Wheadon show. These are strong characters you care and are invested in good story arcs. Here the show is integrated into the Marvel cinematic universe. For clarification: You don't need to know the movies to enjoy the show. However the events of the movies have sometimes impacts to the show. Because of this there are great spoilers ahead of you for the showIt has the strengths of a Joss Wheadon show. These are strong characters you care and are invested in good story arcs. Here the show is integrated into the Marvel cinematic universe. For clarification: You don't need to know the movies to enjoy the show. However the events of the movies have sometimes impacts to the show. Because of this there are great spoilers ahead of you for the show if you know for example Captain America The Wintersoldier (Strangely I know what was coming and was more interested because of it). The hallmark of the show are the great twist in the story. Many characters have secrets, backstories or hidden agendas. I was always amazed by the twist as they made the show better and feel natural. I never found them unbelievable or fake. The stories itself are great with clever writing and directing. Also the fight choreography is amazing. The sets and gadgets round this up. The series starts after the events of the first Avengers movie and follows a team of Shield agents (Yes I know this is surprising given the name of the show). Lets introduce the cast: We have Clark Gregg as fan favorite Phil Coulson who is the leader of the team. He is a nice guy but also clever, menacing, brave and a man of many talents. He won me over easily. If you know the first Avengers movie you ask yourself how can he even be there. The answer is Tahiti which is a magical place;-). Then there is Ming Na Wen as Melinda May. She is a force to be recognized nicknamed the cavalry. She seems cold and estranged but has her inner demons to face. During season 2 you see what is behind it. Chloe Bennet as Skye is also a great character and te closest thing to a protagonist. I like her arcs and character development. Brett Dalton as Grant Ward is such a deep interesting character and I cant spoil why. Then we have my favorite scientists with Iain De Caestecker as Leopold Fitz and Elisabeth Henstridge as Jemma Simmons. Great scientists and you root for them as they are so lovely together;-). All characters are so good that it is hard to pick my favorite. Usually I pick here my favorite episodes but I think this works not so well here. This is because the character development, twists and arcs work better if you see the whole show. There are a lot of bad guys to stop and to quote Nick Fury. Every day the world gets fuller of dangerous people we can control. Overall I was surprised how good this show was. I watched it because of the Joss Wheadon name on it but it blew my mind. The characters work really well and the twist are shockingly good. Recommend the whole show up to season 4 for now (Have not watched season 5 onward yet).… Expand
  5. Dblar05
    Feb 6, 2020
    9
    This season had a slow start, but it was great in the second half. The cast was great, the CGI was exceptional, and there were lots of twists and turns and lots of suspense.
  6. Dsros96
    Oct 29, 2018
    7
    The first season is a support for the movies. It takes its time to shine. Good thing is that the show gets better.
  7. MarceloPaz
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    An electrifying season, captivating characters and lots of action, I have nothing to fault, congratulations
  8. Sango
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    This show might take a while to grow on you, but then it's pure awesomeness all around, you want fast pace? Great acting? unpredictable twists? lovable characters? killer visual effects? this show has it all!
  9. SrPepe
    Mar 27, 2018
    7
    Una serie que empieza floja pero va mejorando mucho mientras pasan los capítulos.
  10. Jurigag
    Dec 22, 2017
    9
    First season was really awful, and it would be best just to forget it or remove it. Most people don't even watch show further because they stop watching on first season. But this is really a mistake because show is better and better further with amazing season 4 and even better now season 5 which is ongoing right now.
  11. Ultronprimus575
    Jun 10, 2017
    10
    Great show,as the show progresses they become more and more of a family.Each character grows and reach their full potential and the goal to do whats right.The show is very inspiring especially to younger audiences.Keep up the good work.
  12. Futuredirector
    May 30, 2017
    7
    May leave you exhausted because of its complex plot and dull moments, but Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is just as unpredictable and enjoyable as any other Marvel series.
  13. MsMarvel
    Apr 16, 2017
    10
    Brilliant show!!! I will be the first to admit that the first half of season 1 was slow and a bit cheesy, and I know I initially gave up on the show prematurely. Luckily, my friend encouraged me to give it another try & I'm so glad he did.
    The storytelling on this show is excellent. The writing is energetic, ambitious and keeps you at the edge of your seat, as there are so many great and    Brilliant show!!! I will be the first to admit that the first half of season 1 was slow and a bit cheesy, and I know I initially gave up on the show prematurely. Luckily, my friend encouraged me to give it another try & I'm so glad he did.
    The storytelling on this show is excellent. The writing is energetic, ambitious and keeps you at the edge of your seat, as there are so many great and unforeseen twists and turns. The situations the characters find themselves in actually carry weight, this assists in removing predictability from the show, as the things they face and do, actually have realistic, long term effects. This also allows for amazing growth from each of the characters. The characters are very diverse and lovable, everyone gets chances to shine & the development of each character is done beautifully over the seasons. The VFX is good (especially for season 4), and the fight scenes are great. Overall Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D is arguably one of the best comic book shows on television. It may not have started that way, but its a show that has grown a lot and gotten so much better with each season. The missteps from the first season were corrected within the latter half of that same season, and everything since has been very strong. Definitely worth the watch!    … Expand
  14. RM01
    Oct 18, 2016
    9
    Marvels Agents of Shield is one of the better television shows that have been airing in the past couple years. With the Marvel cinematic universe being so focused on powered people season one of Agents was a breath of fresh air. Of course, powered individuals are important parts of the show it was nice to see a show with the protagonists being regular old people talented in certain areas.Marvels Agents of Shield is one of the better television shows that have been airing in the past couple years. With the Marvel cinematic universe being so focused on powered people season one of Agents was a breath of fresh air. Of course, powered individuals are important parts of the show it was nice to see a show with the protagonists being regular old people talented in certain areas. Skye is a hacker with a great interest in finding her parents and assisting people regardless of being part of a hacker group by the name of The Rising Tide. Agent May is an ex-field agent with a convoluted past that is very similar to agent Grant Ward. The scientists Fitz and Simmons are an inseparable pair who went through the academy top of their respective classes. Finally, there is Phil Coulson the head of the team. I greatly enjoy this show and it’s in my list of the best television shows I’ve seen. Only one episode into the show it had me hooked. It’s great character blend made it so you thought the team would never work but they manage it extremely well. Skye is an extremely interesting character because her actions are almost unpredictable. The great blend of humor from Skye and Phil made it so the show wasn't all seriousness and it has some really funny moments mixed in. Season one is personally my favorite. Seeing the characters bonding with this team and revealing details about themselves made me feel like I could connect with them if only by a little bit.
    However, the show does have its issues. In particular season three felt like a mashup of lazy storytelling. They bring in a whole new character that no one has ever heard of before and just try to mash in his backstory before he comes into play. It's told in few episodes and really lacks creativity in the way they give story to him. How he came into the show was good with him trying to kill one of the main characters on another planet. My biggest issue with him is that they reused a dead character to play him. Everyone gets happy that that character is dealt with but then oh hey look at that he’s back, dangit. I feel like the creators could have done much better with how they introduce him to Earth without him just reusing a dead body to come back. Overall season three was not bad, it just lacked some of the important parts that contributed to making Agents such a good show.
    In the end, Agents is a great show with its mix of comedy and seriousness. However much it lacked parts in season three. I firmly believe it is one of the best shows currently airing on television. It tells a great story and hooks together a lot of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This allows even the people that only watch the movies to understand this show. I personally love this show and I believe it’s a good idea to watch it even if you only briefly thought about watching it. It never gets old to me and I’ve watched it two times through and I’m watching the new season live.    … Expand
  15. itsrenanyall
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    Great! The computer-made effects could be better, but it's amazing and I love it. Just hope one day maybe there will be a crossover, and also hoping it's seasons will be uploaded to Netflix faster.
  16. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    7
    One of the better TV dramas I've watched, though admittedly that's a pretty short list. I love the character of Coulson and they've evolved him over the course of this show many times more then they were able to do in the films. The strength of a show like this is in it's characters: Not just Coulson, but Skye, May, Lincoln, Calvin, and a host of others. The CG and guest list isn'tOne of the better TV dramas I've watched, though admittedly that's a pretty short list. I love the character of Coulson and they've evolved him over the course of this show many times more then they were able to do in the films. The strength of a show like this is in it's characters: Not just Coulson, but Skye, May, Lincoln, Calvin, and a host of others. The CG and guest list isn't anywhere up to the level of the movies, and its a little bit jarring how they only seem to get C-list marvel characters, though maybe that's the point.… Expand
  17. ambertonotaez
    Feb 12, 2016
    10
    It improves a lot after the first season although that is also good. In my opinion, the second and third season are very entertaining and addictive. I hope another season.
  18. Kiranhosur
    Dec 2, 2015
    8
    I am die hard fan of Agents of Shield. The way the plot is turning is very interesting and innovative, and i like the way they turn towards the movie and the end of every major break. Since the marvel universe is very big its nice to see the new characters but don't kill them after every one starts loving, especially Rossalind in S03E09. Villains are born to die so if you want you canI am die hard fan of Agents of Shield. The way the plot is turning is very interesting and innovative, and i like the way they turn towards the movie and the end of every major break. Since the marvel universe is very big its nice to see the new characters but don't kill them after every one starts loving, especially Rossalind in S03E09. Villains are born to die so if you want you can think of taking Ward out but keep some good persons also.… Expand
  19. Cyniam
    Nov 7, 2015
    7
    The pilot was very good but the later episodes began to lose me slightly. I do love how they went out of their way to keep continuity with everything established in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the same ways that the old Star Trek series's used to. The acting isn't consistently brilliant by some of the more (dare I say it...) minor characters, Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson might just beThe pilot was very good but the later episodes began to lose me slightly. I do love how they went out of their way to keep continuity with everything established in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the same ways that the old Star Trek series's used to. The acting isn't consistently brilliant by some of the more (dare I say it...) minor characters, Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson might just be the best part of this for me.… Expand
  20. SchroederRock
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    An outstanding show that borrows from the Marvel movies and, at times, brings in characters from those movies. The show has a decent start, but it's really about half way through that it grabs you and takes you for a roller coaster ride - something I think a lot of fans of the movies expect. There's a little drop off in overall quality at the start, but starting this show and walkingAn outstanding show that borrows from the Marvel movies and, at times, brings in characters from those movies. The show has a decent start, but it's really about half way through that it grabs you and takes you for a roller coaster ride - something I think a lot of fans of the movies expect. There's a little drop off in overall quality at the start, but starting this show and walking away after a couple episodes is a major shame. I accidentally started this show, and have nearly binge-watched the entire first season in under 48 hours. No regrets.… Expand
  21. SuperJG123
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    Agents of shield is the best marvel show ever. I have to say that it transcends my skills of acting. I love acting. I love your enthusiasm, climax, work of art, and techniques. It reminds me of one of the marvel movies.
  22. TylerJackDurden
    May 30, 2015
    10
    There's a lot of reviews from 2013 here. This has slowly become the best show on TV. It's FUN. Not realistic, not shocking (although there are is a great story, full of twists and surprises), it's not gritty or gory or anything like that. It's fun, and there isn't enough of that on TV. They have a great trend of taking things you may find unconvincing or even weak, and turning it on itsThere's a lot of reviews from 2013 here. This has slowly become the best show on TV. It's FUN. Not realistic, not shocking (although there are is a great story, full of twists and surprises), it's not gritty or gory or anything like that. It's fun, and there isn't enough of that on TV. They have a great trend of taking things you may find unconvincing or even weak, and turning it on its head, using any potential weakness as a strength... which is a stunning habit to have in a show!… Expand
  23. WheelzFourReelz
    May 30, 2015
    7
    This show started out incredibly rough. But about halfway through the season, the show started improving with some cool action and an interesting, developing plot. Everything gradually improves overtime throughout the season and it's worth watching to see where things will go.
  24. OpinionatedGuy
    May 25, 2015
    9
    A lot of people didn’t like the show until Captain America: The Winter Solider’s events impacted the show. Honestly, as I was catching up to the show, I enjoyed the show already from the second episode. However, it was understandable why many people didn’t like the show because the first couple of episodes felt more of a procedural. However, I am glad those episodes helped establish theA lot of people didn’t like the show until Captain America: The Winter Solider’s events impacted the show. Honestly, as I was catching up to the show, I enjoyed the show already from the second episode. However, it was understandable why many people didn’t like the show because the first couple of episodes felt more of a procedural. However, I am glad those episodes helped establish the characters because by the time I reached the post Winter Solider episodes, my feels were leaked.

    The cast performances in the show are actually great and I would totally disagree with the people who think the acting in the show is bad. All of the main cast played their roles so well that they became icons for Marvel Cinematic Universe nerds like me. However, the ones who had the best performances are Clark Gregg and Chloe Bennett as Phil Coulson and Skye respectively.

    The arcs in this season were excellently executed and well-planned. I liked how the arcs had satisfying answers yet asks more questions about the same arc in the next season. I also liked how everything that has happened in the show is tracked back to one thing which I won’t spoil even though it’s already a year since the first season ended by the time I posted this review.

    The character development has made me care about the characters and even though some of the characters were not given much development until the Winter Solider’s events that impacted the show, it helps to relate to those characters because those characters, especially FitzSimmons will have a bigger, much more emotional character development in the next season in which I am currently catching up by the time I posted this review.

    The first season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. may not be everyone’s favorite but this season is totally underrated and I suggest that everyone who is considering watching this show to be patient with the filler episodes because it’s going to be worth it when you watch the episode that has turned the show around.    … Expand
  25. CaptainChaos
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    Like all new series, it started off just slightly creaky as the main characters find "themselves"; the special effects originally were a solid "B" or "B+" - definitely not Game of Thrones quality - but the writing was phenomenal, and keeps you guessing over and over. The actors found themselves (and it's a nice mix of newer and experienced talent), the fx budget improved, and the writingLike all new series, it started off just slightly creaky as the main characters find "themselves"; the special effects originally were a solid "B" or "B+" - definitely not Game of Thrones quality - but the writing was phenomenal, and keeps you guessing over and over. The actors found themselves (and it's a nice mix of newer and experienced talent), the fx budget improved, and the writing has become even better. It's just so much fun, so well done, and you really begin to care for the characters, and some of the scenes are heartbreaking. It's a great mix of action, dialogue, and fantasy.… Expand
  26. UltimateBub
    Feb 7, 2015
    7
    I think the 1st season got really good around the end, but at the beginning it was just OK. I personally liked all of the episodes, but did felt like some of them were either pointless or a bit boring. However, when watching a show like "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", you shouldn't try and compare it to the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. If you do, this show is inferior, by far. Just remember,I think the 1st season got really good around the end, but at the beginning it was just OK. I personally liked all of the episodes, but did felt like some of them were either pointless or a bit boring. However, when watching a show like "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", you shouldn't try and compare it to the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. If you do, this show is inferior, by far. Just remember, this series is about agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., not superheroes.… Expand
  27. Tui
    Dec 29, 2014
    9
    Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D is a captivating series, engulfing viewers in a flux of intricate plots and subplots. This excellent TV Show allows us glimpses into the obscurities of S.H.I.E.L.D and provides light to some major questions of its workings. A must watch for comic book fans and anybody else looking for good TV.
  28. Exakter
    Nov 23, 2014
    9
    I'm RE-REviewing this season.

    The episodes Prior to the avengers easily deserve a 4-5. They were mneh at best, with a couple stand out moments.

    Yet post CA:TWS? In-CREDIBLE. WAY TO GO DISNEY! You ROCKED IT!
  29. JoshuaLeib
    Nov 22, 2014
    9
    Get past the first few boring episodes and the show picks up and delivers. Mid way through season two now and the show in no way is slowing down. Hail Hydra!
  30. Allbase42
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
    The first season lacked quite a bit when the show started out but it was still quite good and had the classic Whedon feel to it and is better than most people give it credit for. Thankfully the second season doesn't need me to defend it because that's where the show proves to everyone it knows what it's doing and does a great job in making the show one of Whedon's best.
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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Oct 4, 2013
    75
    Gregg has a deadpan ease that makes the engine purr. And his team is good-looking and stamped with just enough personality and humor: Without killing the fun, they ground the show. [14 Oct 2013, p.43]
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Dan Greenfield
    Oct 3, 2013
    50
    The show has a sound concept.... But the script, by Joss, Jed and Tancharoen, with Joss directing, is a mite too pleased with itself.
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  3. HollywoodChicago.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Sep 26, 2013
    80
    There’s actually not a single weak link in the cast. The weakness of the premiere comes down to plotting. There’s a slightly melodramatic arc involving a commentary on the current economic state of the country.
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