Watch Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- TV-PG
- 2013
- 7 Seasons
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7.5 (220,339)
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is an American television series that premiered on ABC in 2013, and ran until 2020. The show was created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen, and is based on the Marvel Comics organization S.H.I.E.L.D., which stands for Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division. The show follows the adventures of a team of agents who work for S.H.I.E.L.D., specializing in dealing with strange and unusual occurrences in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The team is led by Agent Phil Coulson, played by Clark Gregg, who previously appeared in several of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, including Iron Man, Thor, and The Avengers. Despite being killed off in The Avengers, Coulson returns to the screen in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. through a surprisingly mysterious resuscitation, that becomes part of the plotline of the show. The other members of the team consist of S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and veteran soldier, Melinda May, played by Ming-Na Wen, computer hacker Grant Ward, played by Brett Dalton, and a young Agent named Skye, played by Chloe Bennet. The team also features British duo Leo Fitz, played by Iain De Caestecker, and Jemma Simmons, played by Elizabeth Henstridge, who are technology and biological engineering specialists, respectively. As the series progresses, the team has to deal with multiple threats to the world, with their adventures linked to the events of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Throughout the run of the show, the team encounters many Marvel Comics characters, including Inhumans, Asgardians, and even Ghost Riders. As the team's adventures progress, they face multiple challenges as they fight against dangerous international organizations, powerful beings, and even otherworldly spirits. During their adventures, the team must also deal with internal struggles, as the characters confront their personal demons. The team members also frequently face moral dilemmas as they encounter new and dangerous challenges, which sometimes put them at odds with their teammates. Throughout the series, new characters are introduced to the team, including former members of other secret organizations as well as former enemies, who later help the team in their fight against an enemy of humanity. Some of these include the mercenary Lance Hunter, played by Nick Blood, and the ex-Hydra agent, Bobbi Morse, played by Adrianne Palicki. In later seasons, other characters join the team, such as Inhuman Yo-Yo Rodriguez, played by Natalia Cordova-Buckley. Many other notable actors make appearances throughout the series, such as Luke Mitchell, Henry Simmons, Constance Zimmer, Ruth Negga, J. August Richards, B.J. Britt, Blair Underwood, Bill Paxton, Edward James Olmos, Dichen Lachman, and Patton Oswalt. Additionally, various Marvel Cinematic Universe actors make cameo appearances, such as Cobie Smulders, Samuel L. Jackson, Jaimie Alexander, Hayley Atwell, and Lucy Lawless, as well as others. The series was acclaimed for its unique storylines, the complexity of its characters, and its ability to overlay its stories with the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. It also saw great success in its ratings and was popular with comic book and science fiction fans. Overall, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is a thrilling and action-packed journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe, offering an exciting look into the secret workings of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the lives of the agents who work there. With strong writing, direction, and performances, this show is a must-watch for any Marvel Comics or science fiction fan.