Marvel Weekly News #26

It has been a crazy past few weeks for Marvel Studios.They are nearing the end of the first season for Agent Carter, promoting Avengers: Age of Ultron, and just got everyone's favorite web-slinger into the MCU. This week we got news that a new Age of Ultron trailer be on the way, another episode of Agent Carter, information on the first three episodes of Daredevil, and new cast members for AKA Jessica Jones. Agents of SHIELD is nearing its return and we got a possible connection in Daredevil as well as a synopsis for episode 12.

New Age of Ultron Trailer Coming Soon?
With the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron just over two months away, it is almost time for the third and possible final trailer. This week, Projection List reported that a new trailer could be attached to the mid-season premiere of Agents of SHIELD on March 3rd. They have since updated their website and have a new Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer attached to Chappie on March 6th. The next trailer could feature new footage and tease some of the biggest moments of the film. Check out my list of 10 Most Anticipated Moments in Age of Ultron.

Agent Carter EP 7
It is hard to believe but the first season of Agent Carter is almost done. This week the seventh episode of the season, "Snafu," debuted and set up what should be an exciting season finale. Read our full review of the episode here.

First Three Daredevil Episodes
We are less than two months away from being able to see what Marvel and show-runner Steven DeKnight have dreamed up for the Netflix original series Daredevil. This week, BBFC revealed run times, directors, and titles for the first three episodes. Episode 1 is titled "Into the Ring" and was directed by Phil Abraham. Abraham also directed episode 2 "Cut Man." Episode 3 is titled "Rabbit in a Snow Storm" and was directed by Adam Kane. Each episode has a run time around 52 minutes, which seems to be the standard for each episode in the series. All 13 episodes of Daredevil hit Netflix on April 10th.

3 Added to Jessica Jones
Marvel's second Netflix original series AKA Jessica Jones has started production and this week three more were added to the cast. Eka Darville, Erin Moriarty, and Wil Travel have all joined the cast in supporting roles. Read more about their roles in the show in our full article.

Absorbing Man Coming to Daredevil?
Marvel has started promoting their first Netflix original series Daredevil and have revealed a connection to a villain introduced in the second season of Agents of SHIELD. The above poster is promoting a fight between Carl Creel (The Absorbing Man) and Matt Murdock's father Jack Murdock. This would be a great way to connect the two shows together and bring Creel into the show. The two shows could also crossover with each other for a truly fantastic connection.

Agents of SHIELD EP 12 Synopsis
Last week Marvel announced that Lady Sif (Jaimie Alexander) would be returning to Agents of SHIELD in episode 12. Today, Marvel revealed the synopsis for the episode.

"Who You Really Are" - Coulson and team come to the aid of a confused Lady Sif, who has lost her memory after fighting with a mysterious warrior whose true mission will send shockwaves through S.H.I.E.L.D. Meanwhile, Bobbi and Mack continue to hide their true mission from everyone close to them, on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," Tuesday, March 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

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Agents of SHIELD Season 2 EP 2 Review

Marvel's Agents of SHIELD continues to change the characters fans grew to love in season 1, whether we like it or not. In "Heavy Is the Head," more changes to the lives and personalities of Coulson, Fitz, and even Simmons were glimpsed and touched upon. Between the meaner and slightly crazier Coulson and the depressed and delusional Fitz, the Agents of SHIELD team continues to change.

Last week's premiere brought the likes of Isabelle Hartley, Lance Hunter, Idaho, and Mack to the team. Unfortunately, Hartley and Idaho had a very short tenure on the show. They both were announced dead from the hands, or should I say concrete body, of Carl Creel, the Absorbing Man. The main team now consists of Coulson, May, Skye, Triplett, Fitz, Mack, and Hunter. 

"Heavy Is the Head" continued on the strong path as the premiere but also had some of the recurring problems of the series. So far this season we have been given more questions than answers. This episode did answer the fate of Isabelle Hartley did not do much of anything to address the biggest questions surrounding the series. While we did get some insight on Coulson's "episodes", the show needs to quickly give us a reward for these mysteries and not drag them out all season long.

On a positive note, Henry Simmons, who plays Mack, and Iain De Caestecker, Fitz, give the best performances of the episode. While many of us do not like the direction that sad Fitz is in and is heading, the dialogue all episode between him and Mack was fantastic. Much like last season's bromance between Fitz and Ward, it looks like a new bromance is forming and I love it.

Kyle MacLachlan also made his Agents of SHIELD debut as Skye's father. Raina brought him the 0-8-4, in which he showed her she can not be harmed by touching it. For answers on why she was not harmed, Raina must bring Skye to her dad so they both can be informed of their origins.

The promo for next week's episode "Making Friends and Influencing People" is exciting to say the least. As you can see below, next week's episode will feature the return of Donnie Gill and also a new (HYDRA?) version of Simmons!

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Agents of SHIELD Season 2 Premiere Review

Marvel's Agents of SHIELD returned to ABC last night with a new time at 9 p.m. EST. The much discussed and anticipated season premiere brought lots of new faces but also more questions than answers.

Season 1 of Agents of SHIELD left all of us with a long list of questions; we had 10 questions of our own. After the season 2 premiere "Shadows", that list of questions has seen a few new additions. We will touch on those questions shortly but let's first look at the positives that season 2 showed.

Isabelle Hartley (Lucy Lawless), Lance Hunter (Nick Blood), Alphonso "Mac" Mackenzie (Henry Simmons), Idaho (Wilmer Calderon), Daniel Whitehall (Reed Diamond), and the Absorbing Man (Brian Patrick Wade) all made their debuts in the premiere and made seamless transitions into the show. Hartley, Hunter, and Mac look to have prominent roles in helping the original team and helping rebuild SHIELD.

Carl Creel, the Absorbing Man, was a real stand out in the premiere. His visual effects were outstanding and were 10xs better than any effects we saw from season 1. It's also a nice breath of fresh air to get a villain that has an interesting backstory and that will be featured in more than just one episode. In season 1, the majority of the villains the team faced were one and done, not giving the audience time to know them or for the writers to flesh out their story.

The show also dealt with some more mature content than what season 1 went through. Ward trying to kill himself, cutting off Isabelle Hartley's arm, and the mental breakdown that Fitz is experiencing are all interesting plot details "Shadows" gave us.

Unfortunately, the show was not perfect. The premiere gave us questions like where Simmons is at, does Ward know Skye's father, and what exactly the newest 0-8-4 does, while not addressing any of the questions from season 1. Fitz's state of mind and being was the only question we got somewhat of an answer of. The premiere did not deal with the mysterious alien markings, Skye's origin, or what that blue alien was. We did not expect full answers for all of those but at least for them to touch on it.

Hopefully episode 2 can dive into some of these questions while giving us more info on Carl Creel, Daniel Whitehall, and the 0-8-4. Episode 2, "Heavy is the Head", also will give us our first look at Kyle MacLachlan as Skye's father. Make sure to check out Agents of SHIELD every Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST on ABC!

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