Aftershocks

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

In the midseason premiere, “Aftershocks,” Coulson’s team must deal with the consequences of their war with Hydra as shocking revelations threaten to tear them apart, and Hydra makes a dangerous move that may involve a traitor in S.H.I.E.L.D.’s midst.

Our Take

A slower, moodier premiere that mostly deals with grief and suspicion, and the pacing suffers for it. The Hydra leadership dinner scene is a genuine highlight and the Skye material has some tension, but too much of the hour feels like table-setting. Fine if you’re already invested, just don’t expect the momentum of the fall finale to carry over.