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Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. review – 1×08: ‘The Well’

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Let’s hear it for corporate synergy! This week’s Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. incorporates the plot of the recent big screen sequel, Thor: The Dark World, though rest assured that you don’t need to have seen the Chris Hemsworth flick to understand the episode. It’s just a ratings stunt, folks!

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Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. review – 1×07: ‘The Hub’

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The week after what was arguably the most fully formed, emotionally charged episode of Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. yet, is the show able to maintain its newfound status, or does it settle back into mediocrity?

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Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. review – 1×06: ‘FZZT’

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Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns after a week’s break seemingly determined to directly address complaints that a) the stakes aren’t high enough and b) no one knows which wonder twin is Fitz (Iain De Castecker) and which is Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge).

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Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. review – 1×05: ‘Girl In The Flower Dress’

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Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. introduces its first major arc as the scientists behind the pilot’s Centipede serum return for more exploding fun.

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Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. review – 1×04: ‘Eye-Spy’

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Episode four of Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. continues the show’s tendency to target family audiences, so in the interest of avoiding another week of ranting, let’s take a look at the show from an alternative (more forgiving?) point of view.

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