'Agent Carter' Season 2 Episode 3 'Better Angels' Review

Non Spoiler Review- An episode that really brings the fun and levity back to 'Agent Carter'. I really liked the espionage aspect of this episode as that led to some great moments. I'm really enjoying this second season so far and can't wait to see where the show is headed. 

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Highlights of the episode

1. Whitney Frost- This episode provided more in regards to Whitney Frost as a villain and we see the zero matter spread on her forehead. I'm curious to see if this will lead to her adopting her alter-ego, Madame Masque or if we will see Frost wearing a mask as a nod.

2. Howard Stark helps out- I liked that this episode brought Howard Stark back into the series as it allowed for some fun hilarious moments. I also liked how he discovered what happened to Jason Wilkes, helped Peggy in her investigation as well as helping to find a solution to Wilke's predicament.

3. Thompson discovers Peggy was right- I liked how the episode ended where Thompson was brought into learning about the Arena Club and he saw that everything Peggy learned in her infiltration was true.

4. Peggy confronts Whitney Frost- Peggy confronts Frost after potentially learning about her more villainous nature. I really liked how Frost reacted and used her acting abilities to manipulate her husband to hire  hitman to help take her out. I thought that made her a much more interesting antagonist for the season.

5. J.A.R.V.I.S.- I really liked the little reference to Edwin Jarvis becoming the basis for JARVIS in this episode through a quick reference when Jarvis says he doesn't want to become a disembodied voice.

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'Agent Carter' Season 1 Episode 8 'Valedication' Season Finale Review

Non Spoiler Review- The season finale ends the 'Agent Carter' miniseries with a bang, theres some great cameos and Easter eggs, character development, and a nice ending to the season that leaves a door open for season 2. Overall, the season finale proves to be the best episode and I do hope the series will be renewed for a second season because it fit quite nicely in the break between the first and second half of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'.

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Highlights of the episode

1. Arnim Zola- During the post credits scene it is revealed that the Russian doctor, whose name I still do not know, is placed in the same cell as Arnim Zola. It seems as though Zola will recruit the doctor to Hydra and this is the open door for a potential second season which will possibly show the creation of S.H.I.E.L.D. and how hydra infiltrated it as revealed in 'Captain America The Winter Soldier'. 

2. Peggy dumps the blood- At the end of the episode Jarvis gives Peggy the Steve Rogers blood sample because he believes she is the only one who would know what to do with the sample. Carter decides to dump the blood in a river so maybe we will see a superfish. I thought this was gave a good sense of closure to Stark weaponry plot. 

3. Howard's fantasy- The doctor hypnotizes Howard Stark and last episode it was revealed that when the doctor hypnotizes someone they enter a fantasy where they believe they are doing the right thing. On thing I liked about the fantasy was the inclusion of Captain America's shield as an Easter egg. I thought it was interesting that Stark's biggest regret was losing Captain America, which he considered his only noble creation. Perhaps Stark mentioned this when speaking to Tony as given evidence in the Avenger when Rogers and Tony are arguing and Tony mentions that his father spoke so highly about the Captain. I also recently read a theory that the doctor's ring is likely one of the Mandarin rings, which oils possibly a subtle Easter egg that suggests there is a real mandarin. This is also proven in the Marvel One-Shot 'All Hair the King'.

4. Peggy vs. Dottie- The climactic fight scene was a heated fight between Dottie and Peggy which I consider to be the best action scene of the season. In the end Dottie escapes leaving the possibility for her return if 'Agent Carter' is given a second season.

5 Peggy on the radio again- This scene seemed to allude to the scene in 'Captain America The First Avenger' where Peggy is speaking to Steve as he crashes so it's interesting to think that the season began and ended with a similar scene.

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'Agent Carter' Season 1 Episode 4 'The Blitzkrieg Button' Review

Non Spoiler Review- This episode brings us back from the show's one week hiatus with a return of Howard Stark, and a few intriguing  revelations. Overall, a decent episode but probably one of the weaker of the four episodes so far, but I think the Howling Commandos can make things a little more interesting next week. 

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Highlights of the episode

1. Steve's blood- The weapon Stark requests peggy to retrieve from the SSR is revealed to be a sample of Steve Roger's blood that Stark thought could be revolutionary for medicine, etc. Peggy is angered by this and hides the blood asking Howard to leave. I'm curious if anyone will find the blood or what will become of it because there are no other super soldiers in the MCU currently.

2. Who is Dottie?- Dottie beats up the mobster boss who I assumed was going to be the antagonist of the episode and takes his automatic pistol. In an interview following the episode it was confirmed she's a product of an early version of the Black Widow program so there is now another link in the MCU. I'm curious to see if she's working for the Soviets.

3. Howard Stark- it was nice to see Howard Stark on the show again. I enjoy his interaction with Peggy and theres also more of his playboy persona present in the episode when he interacts with the other women living in the building with Peggy. I anticipate his return to the show as it continues and how involved he will be from this point onward. 

4. Stan Lee Cameo- Stan Lee is hidden by a newspaper and then leans over to Howard requesting th sports section, it wasn't as humorous as his cameos in 'Captain America The Winter Soldier' or 'The Amazing Spiderman' but it's always nice to have a Stan Lee cameo!

5. Russian Massacre- Chief Dooley takes a trip to Germany to interrogate a prisoner who could potentially have information regarding Stark's weapons, etc. I liked how he gave the prisoner the easy way out with cyanide and thought it was hilarious when he offered one to the guard saying it was a breath mint. In the interrogation we learn that there was no battle of Finow revealing they found the Russians massacred with no explanation. I'm curious if it was an experiment gone haywire, or aliens like the Kree. 

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'Agent Carter' Season 1 Episode 3 'Time and Tide' Review

Non Spoiler Review-  Another great episode that sheds more light on Jarvis' backstory and Hayley Atwell delivers another great performance, proving why she is worthy of her own TV series. 

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Highlights of the episode

1. Peggy and Jarvis- So far the interaction between Jarvis and Peggy is my favorite part of the series. I enjoy each of their scene's together and I'm curious to learn what Howard and Jarvis are keeping from Peggy.

2. Stark weaponry found- Now one of the subplots has been somewhat revolved and we are introduced to an interesting weapon that was originally intended to use for massages and is capable of breaking someone's bones.

3. Peggy holds her own- This episode provides another fun action scene where Peggy must fight a large muscular man and she manages toil defeat him using the constrictor, one of stark's weapons.

4. Jarvis is interrogated- In Jarvis' interrogation we learn he was charged with treason and later in the episode we learn that he was charged for forging a general's signature to help his wife. I hope to learn more about Jarvis' backstory as the show continues.
5. Krezeminski's death- It was interesting to see that Peggy was traumatized and affected by Krezeminski's death even though he was very rude towards her due to Krezeminski's prowess as a great agent.

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'Agent Carter Season 1 Episode 1 & 2 'Pilot' and 'Bridge and Tunnel' Review

Episode 1 'Pilot'

Non Spoiler Review- This episode kicked the miniseries off with a bang, there was high energy action scenes, interesting humor, and the pilot introduced some new characters to the MCU as well as bringing back some of the old characters from 'Captain America The First Avenger'. This show's pilot was much stronger than 'Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s pilot episode but that's expected since that was Marvel's first foray into television. I'm excited for this mini series and feel that it is a must watch for Marvel fans. 

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Highlights of the episode

1. Peggy Carter- In the pilot, Peggy Carter proves why she is worthy of her own miniseries as she demonstrates her resourcefulness in some cool action sequences, and why we fell in love with the character in the first place. 

2. Captain America flashback- I liked that the show included a flashback to the end of 'Captain America The First Avenger' that adds depth to Peggy and her mourning of Cap. 

3. Howard Stark needs some help- it was nice to have another actor from one of the Marvel films to interweave the connectivity of the show and make it feel like a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Dominic Cooper isn't in the episode for too long but the show explains why he has to leave since he is a fugitive. 

4. Jarvis- Another easter egg was Edwin Jarvis, Howard Stark's butler. He was likely the inspiration for the JARVIS A.I. developed by tony Stark, because I'm sure Tony was practically raised by Jarvis, so he was a father figure to Tony explaining why his A.I. would be modeled after his butler. I do think that Edwin jarvis is a welcome addition to the show and I enjoy his presence. 

5. Anton Vanko- It was nice to see another easter egg and some more connective tissue for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with an appearance of Anton Vanko who was the father of Ivan Vanko, Whiplash the villain from 'Iron Man 2'. 

Episode 2 'Bridge and Tunnel'

Non Spoiler Review- The second episode builds off the first and once again contains great action scenes and action choreography. It focuses more on Peggy's struggle as a woman in a man's world. I liked the development of Peggy and Jarvis as well as the introduction of the "Captain America's Adventure Hour" element of the show. 

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Highlights of the episode

1. Peggy's gadgets- I liked seeing more of Peggy as a spy and seeing her use different gadgets in her reconnaissance. I'm excited to see more of the spy element of the show in future episodes. 

2. "Captain America's Adventure Hour"- I liked how marvel made this miniseries a period piece including a radio show called "Captain America's Adventure Hour" including Cap into the show and showing the legacy he left behind. The coolest action sequence of the episode was one where Peggy was fighting simultaneously while the "Captain America's Adventure Hour" had Captain America saving the fictional woman based on Peggy Carter. I really like this element of the show and hope it will return in future episodes. 

3. Peggy finds a roommate- in the first episode Peggy is tracked to her apartment and her roommate is killed so she begins looking for a new place to live and her waitress friend offers her a safe haven. I'm curious how important her friend will become later in the show. 

4. Peggy proves herself to men- One of my favorite scenes of the episode was when Peggy realizes who was responsible for the Stark weapon explosion and the SSR agents attempt to chase him down as she easily trips him. 

5. Peggy accepts Jarvis as a partner- I liked how towards the end of the episode Peggy decided to let Jarvis assist her in her quest to cleanse Stark's name.

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