'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 2 Episode 17 'Melinda' Review

Non Spoiler Review- An episode that highlights the origin of Melinda May, great special effects, and character development. Ming-Na Wen provides a great performance and is definitely a highlight of this week's episode. Overall, one of the best episodes of 'Agents of SHIELD' so far.

*******There will be Spoilers from this point on*******

Highlights of the episode  

1. Fits opens the toolbox- At the very end of the episode Fits is working on opening Fury's toolbox and manages to open it and then speaks to Coulson, Deathlok, and Lance Hunter regarding his situation. It appears as though Fits will be joining Coulson's ragtag team against Commander Gonzalez. 

2. Family reunion-  Skye learns who her mother is and also learns about her birthday, etc. I really enjoyed this moment because it was going to be awkward to have Skye unaware of who her mother is while her mother is training her, etc. 

3. Origin of "The Calvary"- The origin of Agent May's nickname is quite interesting as we learn she earned it by being forced to take out a powered child. It was quite interesting and explained why her character is so complex and has so many layers. I loved Ming Na-Wen's performance as I stated earlier and hope for more flashback origins as the show moves on. 

4. Reina is clairvoyant- By the end of the episode we learn there is much more on the inside to Reina's transformation as she can foresee the future which is ironic because of how she formerly followed someone who was considered clairvoyant and is now clairvoyant himself. I'm excited to ee what other powers she has given by her transformation, etc.

5. Skye is much more in control of her powers- It was reassuring to see Skye has come to learn more about her abilities and is slightly more in control of her powers.

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