In the third episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., "The Asset, " the team encounters a mysterious element that can alter gravity. Have we just witnessed the creation of this season's Big Bad? Who is this character in the comics, and what makes him such a compelling villain? Is it fair to criticize the show for its depiction of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Big Brother? And is the show a visual disappointment? Tune in for discussions on all this and a lot more! Plus, things go a little off the rails when the S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. starts discussing the sexual tension between Skye and Ward...

SHOW NOTES:

0:50 - Intro and synopsis

4:09 - General thoughts on the episode

6:25 - The opening action sequence

8:47 - Ward and Skye character development

16:37 - Dr. Franklin Hall as a potential Big Bad, whether SHIELD is good or evil

29:03 - Who is Graviton?

37:00 - Bibbs' general thoughts on the episode; the visual style and direction

44:30 - The benefits of using lesser-known Marvel characters

50:57 - Alyssa Rosenberg's article, the theme of surveillance

57:37 - So much sexual tension!

1:05:31 - Listener questions

1:18:48 - Show close

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