S3E20

Emancipation

Aired 2016-05-10 60 min ★ 7.1/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

After the Accords are passed, Coulson brings Talbot to the S.H.I.E.L.D. base to take inventory of their Inhumans. Meanwhile, Daisy helps Lincoln escape while Holden discovers the process to create Inhuman Primitives.

Our Take

A busy setup hour that juggles too many storylines, and the Hive plot only inches forward. Talbot’s inspection brings some welcome tension and a few good Coulson moments, but the Primitives stuff lands more gross than scary. Daisy’s continued spiral is the strongest thread here. Solid but clearly just the ramp before the finale, so temper expectations accordingly.