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

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Season 2
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 24, 2013
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. Another_Nerd
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    This season has evolved over its previous one. The first season, although a great idea, was a bit tedious. The introduction of HYDRA changed it all. Epic storyline awaits.
  2. elduarh
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    Desde la temporada Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D va en asenso... espero que siga en ese camino y que pueda llegar a un nivel cercano al cine. Joss Wedon debe involucrarse más y todo será mejor. Aun hay esperanza.
  3. ThemBakerBoys
    Oct 31, 2014
    8
    Big improvements over season 1, that is easy to see. But still has quite a ways to go. There is no denying that this show has become very watchable and entertaining, but I think a lot of us Marvel fans want to see something on par with Walking Dead where the writing is so strong, the characters are well defined and the directors take big chances like dedicating and entire episode to justBig improvements over season 1, that is easy to see. But still has quite a ways to go. There is no denying that this show has become very watchable and entertaining, but I think a lot of us Marvel fans want to see something on par with Walking Dead where the writing is so strong, the characters are well defined and the directors take big chances like dedicating and entire episode to just one set of characters. When SHIELD is able to move more confidently like we are beginning to see in season 2, it makes me optimistic for the future of the show as a solid piece of stand alone entertainment not just a vehicle for Marvel universe cameos for the fanboys.… Expand
  4. Stereocat
    Oct 24, 2014
    9
    Already a vast improvement over season one, story lines are starting to layer up and several new and interesting characters have been thrown into the mix. After the first season took a while to get off the ground, the second drops us straight into the action. If the show continues to ramp up like this it may yet prove a fan favourite. (reviewing episodes 1 through 5)
  5. genericusename
    Jun 21, 2015
    7
    This season was more consistent than last. It never truly wowed, but it's an enjoyable, fun show. And that's what I look for in anything Marvel. Doesn't have to be groundbreaking, just has to be enjoyable and this is.
  6. mksmith76g
    Nov 30, 2014
    9
    Marvel's Agents of SHIELD is not what I had expected since no Superhero's show up to save the day when the chips are down. This program is more along the line of Man from UNCLE or 007. But they could let a Superhero show up now and then just so they could help out a bit. One thing is for sure, it is a good show for the whole family to watch and anytime you can spend time with the kidsMarvel's Agents of SHIELD is not what I had expected since no Superhero's show up to save the day when the chips are down. This program is more along the line of Man from UNCLE or 007. But they could let a Superhero show up now and then just so they could help out a bit. One thing is for sure, it is a good show for the whole family to watch and anytime you can spend time with the kids rooting for the good guys to win the day is wonderful.… Expand
  7. bookben
    May 14, 2015
    9
    With an ever-deepening ensemble cast guided, if indirectly, with the hand of Joss Whedon, this show continues to surprise and engage. Seasoned Marvel actor Clark Gregg commands a team of talented but conflicted, powerful, secret agent nerds in a battle to defeat bad guys and save the Earth. Recent roles championed by actors Kyle MacLachlan and Edward James Olmos give flare and actingWith an ever-deepening ensemble cast guided, if indirectly, with the hand of Joss Whedon, this show continues to surprise and engage. Seasoned Marvel actor Clark Gregg commands a team of talented but conflicted, powerful, secret agent nerds in a battle to defeat bad guys and save the Earth. Recent roles championed by actors Kyle MacLachlan and Edward James Olmos give flare and acting gravitas to an already engaging cast. This is the closest thing to the legendary "Firefly" that TV has seen in years. Kudos.… Expand
  8. R6ex
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    Brilliant story-telling, unexpected twists & turns, refreshing plots, multiple characters, complex story-line, great acting, tight pacing and awesome cinematography. Season 2 starts slow but once the pace gathers, you simply had to watch the entire season at one go! Looking forward to Season 3.
  9. jayceemeta
    Dec 13, 2014
    9
    This season is really getting us somewhere. Major improvement from last season, but the show was already getting really good despite its dull first few episodes. I give you a 9 out of 10 so far, Whedon and company.
  10. AGarcia732
    Mar 4, 2015
    9
    I have to admit, I may have stuck with AOS in Season 1 because of brand loyalty rather than because of the fact that it was a good show. Also, I was more accepting of flawed entertainment before than now. Despite this, AOS has had one h#ll of a comeback and has improved greatly from the first half of the first season. As you've probably heard many people say, ever since the Captain AmericaI have to admit, I may have stuck with AOS in Season 1 because of brand loyalty rather than because of the fact that it was a good show. Also, I was more accepting of flawed entertainment before than now. Despite this, AOS has had one h#ll of a comeback and has improved greatly from the first half of the first season. As you've probably heard many people say, ever since the Captain America 2: Winter Soldier tie-in episode, things have only gotten better and better.

    The first 2 or 3 episodes of AOS Season 2 felt weird, like midseason material. We were introduced to so many new characters and things (like Agent Isabelle Hartley) but some died the very first episode.

    Yet, from the last few episodes and onward, it's clear that AOS Season 2 has a sense of direction and purpose. There aren't really any "filler" episodes or anomaly/villain-of-the-week episodes. There are evident storylines/arcs, and it's obvious that AOS has a purpose in the MCU. It has a role in the big picture. There are many questions we are asking ourselves because of the show, and there are also many answers/revelations we have learned because of it. AOS has connections to MCU, but the show doesn't rely on them like a crutch. The show can support itself and have independent storylines not based on the Marvel movies (yet still be enjoyable by itself). AOS Season 2 was risky, because there would be no movies for the show to tie-in with for most of the beginning of season , and therefore no ratings boost. (I’m pretty sure AOS will crossover with A2: AOU in May 2015, however.) The show was essentially on its own. Yet, Season 2 is a big improvement over the 1st half of season 1, and in my opinion Season 2 is a success. While the characters were once cliché, they have developed nicely and Coulson's team has a nice dynamic. There are lots of new characters to diversify and fill up the show’s ranks. The main villains are Hydra, yet I feel they still aren’t as menacing or as evil as they could be. They need to feel like more of a threat IMO (do more evil stuff!).

    (*EDIT* I think they’ve done a good enough job now establishing Hydra as evil.)

    If you gave up on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, I suggest you give the show a second chance. I think you’ll find that it’s worth it. (Hint HINT: “It’s all connected”—to the Inhumans!) By the way. I also have reviewed “Marvel’s Agent Carter”.

    ***UPCOMING DISNEY MCU MOVIES (Current as of March 2015)***
    The Avengers: Age of Ultron releases in theaters on May 1 2015, followed by Ant-Man on July 17 2015, Captain America: Civil War on May 6 2016, Doctor Strange on November 4 2016, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 on May 5 2017, Spider-Man on July 28, 2017 (the latest reboot; Sony made a deal with Marvel), Thor: Ragnarok on November 3 2017, Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1 on May 4 2018, Black Panther on July 6 2018, Captain Marvel on November 2 2018, Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2 on May 3 2019 and Inhumans on July 12, 2019.

    I have reviewed 39 movies, including the 2014 and 2015 films: Taken 3, The Interview, Exodus: Gods and Kings, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, Dracula Untold, The Maze Runner, Nightcrawler, The Equalizer, The Expendables 3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Giver, Sharknado 2, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Edge of Tomorrow, X-Men Days of Future Past, Godzilla, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Lego Movie, Divergent, Transcendence, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, and more.

    I review also review other TV shows, such as: Agent Carter, Empire (2015), The Flash, Arrow (Season 3), Gotham, The Last Ship, Sleepy Hollow, Marvel's Agents of SHIELD (Season 1 and 2), The 100, I Wanna Marry Harry, Crisis, Gang Related, and more. I also have reviewed the mobile Android games Minecraft: Pocket Edition, Clash of Clans, and Five Night's at Freddy's.    … Expand
  11. OpinionatedGuy
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After a really good debut season, the show tops itself with a much better, improved and exciting second season!

    I love how this season makes the show has more impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we still get to see the S.H.I.E.L.D. vs. HYDRA conflict going on while also standing out on its own without its dependence on other Marvel Cinematic Universe properties.

    I loved how this season has no filler episodes and it has a very tight story arc that it plays out as a very long, yet entertaining movie. The story arcs were excellently executed with excellent writing and they get fair amounts of screen time.

    The effects were surprisingly much better than the previous season. I was surprised that this show with only decent ratings can get really good special effects.

    The new additions to the the team Bobbi, Hunter and Mack made this show more fun to watch. One of my favorite parts of them being the new additions to the team are Bobbi and Hunter’s hate-love chemistry which is adorable and funny.

    The character development is also excellently executed. There were a lot of character developments that I really liked so I can only list a few. I liked the character development of Skye as she becomes more of a bad-ass and she learns more about her origins and her parents as well as her new-found discovery that she is an Inhuman. Another character development I liked was Agent May’s as we get to finally see what made Agent May who she is today in her titular “Melinda” episode. I also liked the conflict between Fitz and Simmons as they have a different way of handling their trauma from the previous season in which it’s heartbreaking to watch as a FitzSimmons fan.

    The sophomore season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. shows they deserved to exist as a TV show and a Marvel propriety and it screams out excitement and thrills with tight storytelling, excellently executed plot arcs and character development and brand new characters that fit in the show just fine.    … Expand
  12. metacritic3012
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    OMG!!! Could it be?? Is Agents of Shield setting us up for the Inhumans?? The second season got off to a flying start and has been high ever since!! Yes, the first season left us all hoping it would just end but since the events of Captian America 2 this show has been getting better and better. Hope the trend continues.
  13. WheelzFourReelz
    May 30, 2015
    8
    After a somewhat underwhelming but still enjoyable first season, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D greatly improves what the first season started with more character development, more conflicts, more drama, and more interesting lore. It's a great season and I can't wait to see what season three will have.
  14. Erald
    Apr 22, 2015
    0
    This show is incredibly boring. I don't even know the reason for me to continue seeing it. This is going nowhere, Coulson has ZERO charisma, as well as the rest of the cast.
    The plot is uninteresting inconsistent, absurd... wait, WHAT PLOT?
    Avoid this show if you have anything else to see.
  15. Evan2814
    Sep 23, 2014
    6
    This show remains a side-dish to the Marvel movies, with a slightly unique taste of its own. If you want to watch it, I highly recommend reading a summary of the last season, even if you've already seen it. Just so you remember what the heck is going on.
  16. CallOfGaming
    Sep 27, 2014
    5
    It's truly, truly sad. I just saw the very first episode, and was highly disappointed. Here's what I didn't like: first of all, we discover that Simmons has left the team, making Fitz, who appears to have brain damage, go slightly insane. I mean, what is this? Simmons is supposed to care deeply about Fitz, so why leave him in his worst state? Next, we can see that Coulson is starting toIt's truly, truly sad. I just saw the very first episode, and was highly disappointed. Here's what I didn't like: first of all, we discover that Simmons has left the team, making Fitz, who appears to have brain damage, go slightly insane. I mean, what is this? Simmons is supposed to care deeply about Fitz, so why leave him in his worst state? Next, we can see that Coulson is starting to rebuild SHIELD, he has hired new people such as Isabelle, Lance, Mack and others. Isabelle, in the final of the episode, decided to grab an object who everyone claims that cannot be touched and it results in her dying. And not to mention, most of the new characters DIE in the end. Shouldn't we be able to know and connect to the characters before they parish?
    And plus the atmosphere, the episode is intense, of course, but it looks like a season finale and not the beginning of one! There are slow-mo scenes, inspirational speeches, character death,etc...whenever you're starting a new season, I highly think that it should go smooth, not just jump to the action and character death! And not to mention that a lot of things have happened in the time gap between the two seasons, but however they are not mentioned or just happened off-screen and aren't explained very well, like Simmons leaving. That was really out of character for her.
    To top it off, I hope this TV Show isn't going to become a piece of ****. Its 1st season was great, and I'm sticking around for the 2nd one, but they damn best should fix their mistakes.    … Expand
  17. djbone93
    Oct 17, 2014
    1
    hey marvel, we're not in 90's anymore. Your series have all the problem of this era : bad script, character are inconsistent (scientists are geeks with glasses... says it all), everything (or mostly) is shot at studios, all sounds fake and you have the feeling having seeing this millions times. Marvel think people watching series don't have any expectations... DC surpass easily marvel onhey marvel, we're not in 90's anymore. Your series have all the problem of this era : bad script, character are inconsistent (scientists are geeks with glasses... says it all), everything (or mostly) is shot at studios, all sounds fake and you have the feeling having seeing this millions times. Marvel think people watching series don't have any expectations... DC surpass easily marvel on television with more mature series (arrow suffers some of the same problems but still is more enjoyable to watch). So i wait for daredevil that looks not speak to a younger public… Expand
  18. criticfunk
    Oct 16, 2014
    3
    I am really disappointed with the start of the second season, with the powerful appearance of grant ward character in first season , it is sad that this show is not using this character to make it interesting, at least making him side with hydra would have made this show some what thrilling !!! But with the constant introduction of new characters and by constant stretching of theI am really disappointed with the start of the second season, with the powerful appearance of grant ward character in first season , it is sad that this show is not using this character to make it interesting, at least making him side with hydra would have made this show some what thrilling !!! But with the constant introduction of new characters and by constant stretching of the episodes and with expected endings. This show is making me question myself , why the hell am i watching this ???… Expand
  19. SchroederRock
    Oct 31, 2015
    9
    After a slow burn that turned into what I'd call a wildfire of a TV show, Agents of SHIELD found its stride around midway through its first season. Now the second season seeks to continue the storyline that revolved around the events experienced in The Avengers movies. The first season takes place in the wake of the first film while the second season mostly leads up to the second filmAfter a slow burn that turned into what I'd call a wildfire of a TV show, Agents of SHIELD found its stride around midway through its first season. Now the second season seeks to continue the storyline that revolved around the events experienced in The Avengers movies. The first season takes place in the wake of the first film while the second season mostly leads up to the second film (references are made late in the season to events and places that are visited in Age of Ultron). While the show lacks the massive star power of The Avengers (something that is quite unfortunate) it still ends up being exceedingly interesting for both newer acting talent and consistent plots unfolding throughout a generous 22 episode season. It's hard not to love this series after two solid seasons and, if there's any good in TV land, this show will be allowed to continue through at least the third installment of The Avengers, which would potentially give it a third and maybe fourth season. It all can't last forever - the Marvel universe is massive but the show succeeds because there's so much great plot and material to draw from as the movies progress. It's the movies that give the background more than anything, thus I don't fully expect this series to be around for many years to come. If it does manage to survive and keep the quality bar high, I won't complain.… Expand
  20. Kai82
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    The events of season 1 have changed everything so the cast faces new obstacles and old problems. Shield is official disbanded and our team tries to continue as black ops while being hunted by the government and agency. They are still the good guys but face a lot of troubles while protecting the people and world. This season has again great stories and twists that are as amazing as hardThe events of season 1 have changed everything so the cast faces new obstacles and old problems. Shield is official disbanded and our team tries to continue as black ops while being hunted by the government and agency. They are still the good guys but face a lot of troubles while protecting the people and world. This season has again great stories and twists that are as amazing as hard hitting. You will be surprised a lot of times and I think overall it has the most amount of shocking twist of the show so far (I am at the end of season 4 at the moment). Also Hydra is not destroyed like the mythical Hydra it is not enough to cut of a head. You will learn a bit about their history and goals as all you knew is just one side of a coin or one head of a multi-headed mythical Hydra;-). Like every Joss Wheadon and I think should add Jed Wheadon show it has a strong cast of characters. I was always fully immersed and cared for them. The new additions also worked really well and I salute to the whole team for giving us such a great cast / performance. Phil Caulson played by Clark Gregg is great and has good arcs in the show. Sky played by Chloe Bennet has the biggest arc and character development this season. Finally we know why Melinda May played by Ming-Na Wen is nicknamed the cavalry. It is such an excellent, emotional and tragic story that explains her characters baggage and fits really good in the story (Episode 17 Melinda). I cant talk much about Grant Ward played by Brett Dalton without spoilers but say he will be the mayor character in season 3 and is set up her. Leo Fitz by Ian De Caestecker delivered the best performance. He suffered brain injuries at the end of last season and still recovers. They put a lot of care and research into it to give a correct representation. I am still amazed how good it works and how I was invested in his troubles (I could feel his pain and struggles). Jemma Simmons evolved since the beginning and will continue. Like in season 1 I always waited for her or / and Fitz to finally make the first step;-). For the new characters we got Alphose MacKenzie. He won me easily over and became a great character and stayed until the end of the show. Lance hunter by Nick Blood is like an uncut gem. He is definitely someone you want on your side but must also be careful. There is another female character I wont mentioned because it will be a spoiler but praise her performance. There are other side characters I enjoyed like Raina, General Talbot, all members of the Koenigs, Calvin Johnson (such great acting), Carl Creed, Jiaying and Lincoln Campbell who we might see more later on. There is a great cast and the chemistry is excellent. The backstories, development and interactions kept me always engaged and I want to see more. The special effects are amazing for the show but the choreography for the fights is even better. I was always impressed how good it looked and how you can feel the impacts. I finally decided to stop naming my favorite episodes completely for this show (Abandoned it just for season 1). I recommend watching all episodes as to get more out of the character development, twists and revelations. They set up things so excellent like for examples Melindas backstory was mentioned for 38 episodes with some small bread crumbs from time to time before you get the reveals. The is an easy must see recommendation for me.… Expand
  21. AxeT
    Jul 19, 2015
    6
    [For entire series] Bright, colorful, childish comic book threw me off as too kiddie at first but after returning realized it is broader than that and somewhat entertaining though still over-the-top in that silly Joss Whedon way. It's a mixed bag, every episode is about half watchable.
  22. Sango
    Jul 9, 2016
    10
    The second season just took everything that was great about season 1 and ran with it, the espionage and spy stuff particularly was top notch, over all this season is more consistent than the first, it adds a couple of interesting characters, the cross-over with AoU is meh if you don't watch it the week before release but was so awesome with the hype and all, but other than that, a wellThe second season just took everything that was great about season 1 and ran with it, the espionage and spy stuff particularly was top notch, over all this season is more consistent than the first, it adds a couple of interesting characters, the cross-over with AoU is meh if you don't watch it the week before release but was so awesome with the hype and all, but other than that, a well flowing season with some twists and turns you won't see coming… Expand
  23. SrPepe
    Mar 27, 2018
    8
    Mucho mejor y más divertida que la primera temporada, muy bien ambientado y grandes nuevos personajes.
  24. hb120986
    Jul 13, 2016
    10
    amazing show! the start of season 2 was a little bit medicore, but then after some episodes it startet and was absolutely amazing, what a good show and with the inhumans it was really cool.
    10/10
  25. nestoryavith
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great way to tell two stories at once and how it ties in to the cinematic universe and I loved the ending of the season and the introduction of the inhumans it was fantastic... Loved it.. 9/10… Expand
  26. Lucas565
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores séries que existem eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo muito boa
  27. MarceloPaz
    Oct 6, 2018
    7
    Here the emotional load gets heavier, the story shows the characters trying to get back to the old ways, a big turnaround.
  28. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    6
    Baja un poco de calidad, no se toman buenas decisiones, pero se mantiene en sus estándares.
  29. DolphinReviews
    Oct 15, 2022
    6
    Well I do find season 2 to be heavily less enjoyable than season 1 (especially Dr. Whitehall). It’s still definitely worth watching.

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Daniel Rasmus
    Nov 10, 2014
    80
    Perhaps as the interplay between the World War II setting and other Marvelverses continues, we’ll see that the creative team learned from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,’s early stumbles, so the new show is more mature, and ready to hit the ground with its Enfield No. 4s blazing.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Sep 22, 2014
    60
    Agents of SHIELD remains a flawed construct, but the less viewers thinks about that, the more they’re apt to enjoy it.
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