In this episode, the S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. analyzes "0-8-4," the second episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is this an improvement over the pilot? Does Clark Gregg have range as an actor? Are there so many Marvel references that the show is incomprehensible to casual fans? Is Skye a weaker character than everyone else, or do people single her out just because she’s a girl? And could romantic relationships ruin the show or make the characters more interesting? Tune in for discussions on all this and a lot more!

SHOW NOTES:

0:50 - Intro and synopsis

5:21 - General thoughts on the episode

9:36 - A team, not individuals

12:56 - Agent Coulson and Clark Gregg's acting ability

20:45 - Too many callbacks and references? Will casual fans understand everything?

30:22 - Episode structure, campy plane stuff

37:17 - On-the-nose dialogue

39:47 - What type of "magic" could the show explore, exactly?

46:39 - Examining the direction

50:42 - Skye, sexism and characterization

57:07 - Romance and other stuff

1:05:00 - Politics in the Marvel Universe

1:10:49 - Closing thoughts

1:12:43 - Listener questions

1:15:14 - Show close

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