Archives Episodes

Ascension

Summary One of the team will have to sacrifice themselves to stop Hive from spreading the pathogen across the world. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. works.

Absolution

Summary S.H.I.E.L.D. manages to stop the missile launch and capture Hive… only to discover that he’s exactly where he wants to be. Meanwhile, Daisy tries to deal with the guilt of what she’s done. Our Take A mostly satisfying setup…

Emancipation

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…

Failed Experiments

Summary Coulson sends a strike team to eliminate Hive before he poses a danger to the world. Meanwhile, Mack tries to save Daisy, and Lincoln insists on taking the anti toxin that Fitz-Simmons has created to defeat Hive’s parasites. Our…

The Singularity

Summary While Coulson, Melinda, and Lincoln try to recover Daisy, Fitz, Jemma, and Mack go after a scientist who may hold the key to stopping Hive. Our Take A busy transitional hour that splits the team into two decent but…

The Team

Summary Daisy’s secret warriors rescue Coulson and his people from Hydra. However, when they return to base with a captive Gideon, Coulson realizes that there may be a traitor among them. Our Take A claustrophobic bottle episode that trades action…

Paradise Lost

Summary Hive calls a meeting of Hydra’s inner circle to show them his true face… and to teach Gideon a lesson in loyalty. Meanwhile, Daisy and Lincoln contact a former Afterlife resident who has information on Hive, while the others…

Spacetime

Summary Daisy tries to stop a future that she foresees due to an Inhuman’s power. Meanwhile, Hive gives Gideon a taste of true power, and Giyera chooses sides. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details…

Watchdogs

Summary A group calling themselves the Watchdogs vows to take out any Inhumans that they can find. They begin their campaign of terror by taking out an ATCu facility, but the team soon learn that the Watchdogs are a front…

Parting Shot

Summary A mission in Russia goes bad, and Bobbi and Lance are captured. To stop a coup and save S.H.I.E.L.D., the couple must make the ultimate sacrifice. Our Take A slower, more political hour that spends most of its runtime…