Marvel: Agents of Shield

[SPTO]

Quote: Originally Posted by Burns11

They didn't utilize anything Marvel. Aside from some set dressing, the show was generic.

I'm not sure what you're expecting here. I'm not expecting some big budgeted stuff. I'm of the firm belief that this will mainly be be plot driven street level type stuff. It's not like they totally disavowed anything Marvel. Extremis was a plot element, the Shikari was named dropped, While the Michael guy isn't Luke Cage I bet in the TV/Cinematic universe he'll end up with the handle and be a part of the show later in the season. etc etc.

It's going to take time to build the Marvel world on television, let's not rush it.

[Burns11]

How about using some elements of SHIELD from the comics? There are a ton of characters they could have used from the comics, but instead they make bland, shallow new characters. Why invent some new guy when you have characters that won't ever even be close to seeing the movieverse in any meaningful way?

Like I said, I was hoping the show would be filling in stuff from the comics that just won't fit into a movie, instead we get a bland generic procedural that's just like a ton of other shows only with a little Marvel set dressing.

[Bruins]

I was worried after the opening sequences that this would be really cheesy, but the more I watched the more I was intrigued. Definitely going to give it a few more episodes, at least, because we all know that pilots aren't always the greatest.

[Blzer]

Watched it. Thought it was okay. It actually made me laugh out loud a few times too (mostly from Gregg).

I wouldn't say it was cheesy, but I would say despite the big budget moments, it can play very small budget in moments as well (specifically in the characters and writing). Also, I pray it doesn't get too wild as it already is. Too much tech for my taste, and I love Person of Interest.

Just keep it grounded, and you'll keep me tuned in. Otherwise, I can serve my time in better ways. The Marvel Universe hasn't grown much on me since the first Iron Man movie, despite the fact I've seen all the films.

[redsrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by GAMEC0CK2002

Good premiere. Feels like Alphas but with a Hollywood budget. I'm in. (Still ticked that SyFy canceled Alphas)

I still hate SyFy for that. That was the only reason I ever turned that **** network on my TV.

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Also I missed the pilot but did they ever explain how Coulson survived, even though he died in The Avengers?

[23]

What worries me about this show is Marvel.

They had a really bad knack for starting something on tv and never finishing. You'd find yourself just getting into episodes then blam, you won't see another for a month for no reason at all, and no explanation.

I really hope they don't screw this show up but im not hopeful. Its like somebody in the boardroom always changes his mind constantly.

[Bruins]

Quote: Originally Posted by 23

What worries me about this show is Marvel. They had a really bad knack for starting something on tv and never finishing. You'd find yourself just getting into episodes then blam, you won't see another for a month for no reason at all, and no explanation. I really hope they don't screw this show up but im not hopeful. Its like somebody in the boardroom always changes his mind constantly.

What shows are you referring to? Their last series was 2006's Blade on Spike. They haven't licensed anything since, that I'm aware of.

[23]

Mostly their cartoons, but that's the stuff they've put out more frequently.

No need to even explain how they've butchered multiple versions of the avengers and spiderman