Some pretty big developments for Mace, May, Fitz and Radcliffe happened this week, huh?
There was always something off about Mace, wasn’t there? While I was expecting the “big reveal” to be something related to his stint in Vienna, though there was a little something concerning that (He didn’t really save anyone, that’s just what it looks like in the pictures). As it turns out, everyone’s favourite Inhuman SHIELD director…isn’t Inhuman.
It was something I felt coming once the briefcase was introduced and noted by Coulson. While I enjoyed the twist, I can’t help but feel it would’ve been better if said suitcase appeared earlier in the season. Ok, maybe it did, but it wasn’t pointed out in dialogue or anything. What I’m trying to say is that it was a bit out of the blue to all of a sudden have Mace be obsessed over a super-soldier serum-filled suitcase. On the bright side, the twist certainly strengthens Mace’s character, making him more likable and relatable.
The LMD stuff took a bit of a back seat with this episode, but that storyline was still pushed forward in smaller ways. I have to reiterate how awesome of a decision it was to make Radcliffe a “bad guy,” and this week we got a bit more insight into the, I think it’s safe to say, mad scientist. I like the added wrinkle that Radcliffe is truly not out to hurt anyone, and regrets the harm he’s inflicted on the late Nathanson and the comatose May. Again, really intriguing stuff. Will he play the pacifist card when SHIELD eventually learns about his deception? Meanwhile, the two Mays got some good stuff to work with. Real May woke up for a hot second, before being put back under. Apparently she’s more comfortable in violent scenarios than peaceful ones, another fascinating tidbit on the always unpredictable May. Robo-May, on the other hand, seems fully aware of her robot-ness by the end of the episode. And, because this is SHIELD, she’s keeping that all hush-hush. That can’t end well, but this is still all great stuff, isn’t it?
Other Thoughts:
- Speaking of characters keeping secrets that can’t end well, Fitz…what, uh…what’chya doin’ with that old Aida head, buddy?
- Aida seemed pissed at Radcliffe for constantly railing on her. Could this version of Aida actually become self-aware.
- Man, Burrows was just begging to get sucked out of that plane wasn’t he?
- The Judas bullets from Luke Cage made a sneaky comeback! Didn’t notice that at first!
- Oh, Talbot. Never change.
Rating: 8.2/10 heads in a cooler
Next week, it looks like May wakes up again, but for good this time?
Noah
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