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Orientation (Part Two)

Summary As they come to their grips with their new surroundings, Coulson, Mack, and Elena are forced to make a deal with a crime lord, Grill. Meanwhile, Jemma is captured by the Kree, and Daisy discovers who was responsible for…

Orientation (Part One)

Summary The team finds themselves on a mysterious outpost in space surrounded by corpses, and with no sign of Fitz. As they meet the inhabitants, the agents try to work out where they are. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances…

World’s End

Summary Aida sets out to destroy the world with the help of the Darkhold, and only Ghost Rider can stop her. Meanwhile, S.H.I.E.L.D. is framed for weaponizing the Inhumans and the authorities close in on the team. Our Take A…

The Return

Summary While Coulson and Melinda try to escape the rig, Jemma and Daisy find themselves under attack. Meanwhile, Aida revels in the joys of becoming human. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work…

Farewell, Cruel World!

Summary Daisy and Jemma take the team to the backdoor, only to discover that Aida has anticipated them. Meanwhile, Fitz discovers that his father is dead and who is responsible, and sets out to exact vengeance. Our Take Very good,…

All the Madame’s Men

Summary Daisy and Melinda escape the Triskelion and go on the run from Hydra. Meanwhile, Jemma realizes what Aida has planned, and Holden tells Alistair who he is in the real world. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but…

No Regrets

Summary Coulson and Jeffrey break into an Enlightenment Center to rescue a prisoner with valuable information about Project Looking Glass. Meanwhile, Fitz meets with an unexpected ally, and Jemma tries to convince Grant and Jeffrey that their world isn’t real.…

Identity and Change

Summary While Daisy tries to get Holden’s location via Hydra’s databases, Coulson and Jemma meet with the head of the resistance. Meanwhile, Aida tells Fitz her version of the truth about the Framework. Our Take A strong episode with a…

What If…

Summary Jemma and Daisy discover that things have gone horribly wrong in the Framework, when they realize that Hydra now rules the world and ruthlessly hunts down and exterminates Inhumans. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes…

Self Control

Summary Fitz and Jemma realize that they may be the only senior staff that haven’t been replaced with LMDs. Meanwhile, Aida makes her own plans to protect the Framework. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour…