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ABC's Agents of SHIELD Purpose in the Machine Review. Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 3, Episode 2: Purpose in the Machine is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of ABC's Agents of SHIELD.

Agents of SHIELD: Season 3, Episode 2: Purpose in the Machine's plot synopsis (spoilers): "Dr Andrew Garner evaluates Gutierrez and deems him not yet ready to join the Secret Warriors, Johnson's potential team of Inhumans. Grant Ward, looking to rebuild Hydra, recruits Werner von Strucker, son of the previous leader, and sends him undercover to Garner's psychology class. Tasked with hunting down and killing Ward, Agent Lance Hunter tracks down Garner's ex-wife Agent Melinda May, who has been on leave from S.H.I.E.L.D. for several months. May is convinced not to run from her life despite difficulties in her relationships with Garner and Coulson, and eventually agrees to join Hunter in his mission. Fitz realizes that the Monolith is a portal, and S.H.I.E.L.D. enlists Asgardian Elliot Randolph, who takes them to an ancient English castle where a deteriorating machine was constructed to open the Monolith using vibrations. Johnson is able to replicate the machine with her abilities, despite the portal causing her physical harm. Fitz enters the portal and finds Simmons, bringing her back as Johnson's power destroys the Monolith."

Agents of SHIELD: Season 3, Episode 2: Purpose in the Machine stars Clark Gregg, Ming-na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennett, Ian de Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, Henry Simmons, Adrianne Palicki, and Luke Mitchell.

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ABC's Agents of SHIELD Laws of Nature Review. Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 3, Episode 1: Laws of Nature is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of ABC's Agents of SHIELD.

Agents of SHIELD: Season 3, Episode 1: Laws of Nature's plot synopsis (spoilers): "After developing metal-melting abilities, Joey Gutierrez is saved from the hostile Advanced Threat Containment Unit by S.H.I.E.L.D. agents. When Agent Daisy Johnson struggles to explain to Gutierrez his Inhuman heritage, activated by exposure to the recently released compound Terrigen, she seeks the help of Lincoln Campbell, who taught her but now wants to live a normal life. S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Phil Coulson finds the leader of the ATCU, Rosalind Price, and the two realize that there is a third party interested in new Inhumans: the monstrous Inhuman Lash, who attacks Johnson and Campbell. The subsequent arrival of the ATCU causes both Lash and Campbell to flee. The President officially announces the ATCU, now on the trail of Campbell, as the replacement of the underground S.H.I.E.L.D. Meanwhile, Agent Leo Fitz acquires an ancient Hebrew scroll describing the Kree Monolith that consumed his partner Jemma Simmons as "Death" (Hebrew: ?????), which Fitz is unable to accept. Simmons, meanwhile, is on a desolate alien planet."

Agents of SHIELD: Season 3, Episode 1: Laws of Nature stars Clark Gregg, Ming-na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennett, Ian de Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, Henry Simmons, Adrianne Palicki, and Luke Mitchell.

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ABC's Agents of SHIELD S.O.S. Review. Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 21: S.O.S. is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of ABC's Agents of SHIELD.

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 21: S.O.S.'s plot synopsis (spoilers): "S.H.I.E.L.D. quickly realizes Jiaying's ruse, but the people of Afterlife, including Skye, fall for it, and agree to fight alongside her. Ward tortures Morse, wanting her to confess to the fact that she had revealed Palamas' location to Hydra while undercover there. Realizing that Morse is confident in her actions, Ward sets a trap that will end with a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, presumably Hunter, being killed in front of her. However, Morse takes the bullet for Hunter, barely surviving, while Ward accidentally kills Palamas while she is disguised as May. As part of Jiaying's plan, Cal takes a serum that he created to give himself Inhuman strength. However, it is also killing him, and Coulson helps him see the truth: Jiaying is the true monster, and ever since he had pieced her back together she had been convincing him to do terrible things, including bringing her humans, whose life she absorbs in order to heal and remain young. After failing to convince Skye that Jiaying is dangerous, Raina confronts Jiaying, who kills her. Seeing this, Skye turns her back on Jiaying. The Inhumans take her prisoner, and attack the S.H.I.E.L.D. ship, planning to use artificial Terrigen crystals (laced with Diviner metal) to reveal all Inhumans, and kill all humans. Mack frees Skye, who warns Coulson of Jiaying's plan; Coulson, Fitz, and Cal infiltrate the ship. Fitz kills Gordon, preventing him from unleashing Terrigen mist through the ship's ventilation. However, Coulson loses an arm when he stops one of the crystals from shattering. Skye confronts Jiaying, who is attempting to spread more crystals around the world with a Quinjet. When Skye pushes the plane into the ocean, Jiaying begins draining her life, until Cal kills Jiaying. S.H.I.E.L.D. later wipes Cal's memories, allowing him to live a new life in peace, while Skye joins a new S.H.I.E.L.D. team of gifted people, May takes a break from S.H.I.E.L.D. with Garner, and Ward plans to lead the remains of Hydra against S.H.I.E.L.D. As traces of the crystals from the ocean make their way around the world, the Kree weapon absorbs Simmons."

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 21: S.O.S. stars Clark Gregg, Ming-na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennett, Ian de Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, B.J. Britt, Henry Simmons, Adrianne Palicki, Kyle MacLachlan, Edward James Olmos, Dichen Lachman  and Ruth Negga.

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ABC's Agents of SHIELD Scars Review. Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 20: Scars is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of ABC's Agents of SHIELD.

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 20: Scars' plot synopsis (spoilers): "The S.H.I.E.L.D. board is grateful to Coulson after Fury uses Coulson's secret helicarrier to help save the world, and they agree to merge their factions, with Coulson remaining as director, and the board acting as his oversight and advisory council. Raina has a vision of an ancient Kree weapon, designed to destroy the Inhumans – those who were altered by the Kree. Gordon takes her to search for it, finding it in the cargo hold of Gonzales' ship. S.H.I.E.L.D. discovers the intruders, and uses Hydra technology to track them when they teleport away, learning the location of Afterlife. Palamas reveals Ward's true plan when she helps him kidnap Morse. Gonzales leads a delegation to Afterlife to meet Jiaying and index the community. Raina foresees war if Jiaying meets with S.H.I.E.L.D., but it is assumed that she is lying in order to seize power. When Jiaying and Gonzales meet, she delivers Cal into S.H.I.E.L.D. custody, before killing Gonzales and shooting herself to start a war with S.H.I.E.L.D., rather than letting her people be indexed."

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 20: Scars stars Clark Gregg, Ming-na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennett, Ian de Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, B.J. Britt, Henry Simmons, Adrianne Palicki, Kyle MacLachlan, Edward James Olmos, Dichen Lachman  and Ruth Negga.

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ABC's Agents of SHIELD The Dirty Half-Dozen Review. Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 19: The Dirty Half-Dozen is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of ABC's Agents of SHIELD.

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 19: The Dirty Half-Dozen's plot synopsis (spoilers): "Coulson offers to take his own team to infiltrate List's base and free Peterson and Lincoln. Raina foresees Skye saving Lincoln's life, and they convince Gordon to take her to S.H.I.E.L.D. without telling Jiaying, who allows Cal to stay in Afterlife (though he does accidentally reveal to the community that Skye is their daughter). Coulson, May, Skye, Fitz, Simmons, and Ward infiltrate the Hydra base with the help of Bakshi on the inside. Simmons and Ward save Peterson, but Simmons attempts to kill Ward for all that he has done to them. Bakshi sacrifices himself to save Ward, who decides to leave by himself. Skye does save Lincoln, while Coulson discovers the base of Hydra's leader, Baron Wolfgang von Strucker. He gives the location to Maria Hill so that the Avengers can defeat Hydra. Ward leaves Palamas with S.H.I.E.L.D., hoping that she can reclaim her lost life as an agent, while Raina, who is beginning to question Jiaying's leadership, foresees metal men destroying cities."

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 19: The Dirty Half-Dozen stars Clark Gregg, Ming-na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennett, Ian de Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, B.J. Britt, Henry Simmons, Adrianne Palicki, Kyle MacLachlan, Edward James Olmos, Dichen Lachman  and Ruth Negga.

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ABC's Agents of SHIELD The Frenemy of My Enemy Review. Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 18: The Frenemy of My Enemy is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of ABC's Agents of SHIELD.

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 18: The Frenemy of My Enemy's plot synopsis (spoilers): "Coulson, Hunter, Fitz, and Peterson capture Ward and Palamas and make a deal to infiltrate Hydra in exchange for giving Ward a clean slate by wiping his memories. Ward uses the brainwashed Bakshi, along with Peterson, to get close to List, and they learn that he has been tracking Gordon and seeks to capture him. Jiaying intends to banish Cal from Afterlife, but Skye fears he may harm innocents, and so goes with him, before calling May for help. Simmons hacks into Peterson's cybernetic eye, and through his video feed S.H.I.E.L.D. discovers that Coulson is working with Ward. May sends Bobbi and Mack. As Cal is enjoying spending time with Skye, they discover that Lincoln is spying on them, and Cal realizes Jiaying's plans. Hydra tracks Gordon's movements to Cal's office, and attack before Cal can do anything about Lincoln. Hydra captures Peterson and Lincoln. Skye is almost reunited with Coulson, but Gordon takes her and Cal away. When Bobbi and Mack arrive, Coulson surrenders to them."

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 18: The Frenemy of My enemy stars Clark Gregg, Ming-na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennett, Ian de Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, B.J. Britt, Henry Simmons, Adrianne Palicki, Kyle MacLachlan, Edward James Olmos, Dichen Lachman  and Ruth Negga.

Watch or listen to Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 18: The Frenemy of My Enemy below and leave your thoughts on it and the upcoming season below in the comments section. For more Agents of SHIELD photos, videos, and information, visit our Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Page, subscribe to us by Email, "follow" us on Twitter, Tumblr, or "like" us on Facebook.

ABC's Agents of SHIELD Melinda Review. Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 17: Melinda is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of ABC's Agents of SHIELD.

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 17: Melinda's plot synopsis (spoilers): "Now in charge of Coulson's base, May agrees to look into his actions since he became Director, finding that Coulson has been secretly building another base and consulting with Garner, which Mack believes is because he is creating a gifted army. Skye is training with Jiaying, and begins to focus her abilities to manipulate objects' natural frequencies. Jiaying soon reveals that she is Skye's mother – Cal had pieced her back together, her healing factor revived her, and they searched for Skye, who S.H.I.E.L.D. had taken, until Jiaying realized what monsters they had become, and left Cal to build a new and peaceful life. Their relationship must remain a secret because once a member of their group stole Terrigen crystals for her daughter, who then forced her mother to hurt others to feed on their pain. They were stopped when May killed them both, scarring her for life. However, Jiaying and Skye do agree to join Cal for dinner, a moment that Raina apparently foresaw in a dream. Fitz opens the toolbox, and uses it to contact Coulson."

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 17: Melinda stars Clark Gregg, Ming-na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennett, Ian de Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, B.J. Britt, Henry Simmons, Adrianne Palicki, Kyle MacLachlan, Edward James Olmos, Dichen Lachman  and Ruth Negga.

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ABC's Agents of SHIELD Afterlife Review. Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 16: Afterlife is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of ABC's Agents of SHIELD.

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 16: Afterlife's plot synopsis (spoilers): "Gordon takes Skye to Afterlife, a haven, where Lincoln explains to her that most people who are transformed are chosen and prepared for it, and then a guide is selected to help these people master their new abilities. Skye's guide is the founder of Afterlife, Jiaying, while Gordon will guide Raina, who still wants to die. When Gonzales asks Fitz and Simmons to help them open Fury's toolbox, Fitz refuses and decides to leave S.H.I.E.L.D., while Simmons agrees to help, though this is a ruse so that Fitz can take the toolbox with him. Coulson and Hunter steal a quinjet from Gonzales' agents with the help of Agent Mike Peterson, who has been hunting Hydra scientist Dr. List, and found him experimenting on gifted people. With the appearance of Peterson, Gonzales fears how many super powered operatives Coulson has, but believes that he still deserves fair representation, and so asks May to serve on their S.H.I.E.L.D. board. Coulson soon realizes that the person most involved in this Hydra threat that they can turn to is Ward."

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 16: Afterlife stars Clark Gregg, Ming-na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennett, Ian de Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, B.J. Britt, Henry Simmons, Adrianne Palicki, Kyle MacLachlan, Edward James Olmos, Dichen Lachman  and Ruth Negga.

Watch or listen to Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 16: Afterlife below and leave your thoughts on it and the upcoming season below in the comments section. For more Agents of SHIELD photos, videos, and information, visit our Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Page, subscribe to us by Email, "follow" us on Twitter, Tumblr, or "like" us on Facebook.

ABC's Agents of SHIELD One Door Closes Review. Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 15: One Door Closes is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of ABC's Agents of SHIELD.

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 15: One Door Closes' plot synopsis (spoilers): "Gordon visits Skye to tell her of his home, where she can be safe and learn to control her powers without S.H.I.E.L.D.'s gloves. Coulson confronts Mack about the model car and his behavior, deducing that he is a mole. Morse steals the toolbox from Coulson’s office and takes over the base's systems, allowing her and Mack to evade capture, and the rest of their faction to attack. This organization was formed when S.H.I.E.L.D. fell and Morse, Gonzales, Mack, and Hartley disobeyed Fury’s orders, saving hundreds of loyal S.H.I.E.L.D. agents. Gonzales realized all the harm caused by Fury and his secrets, and now wants S.H.I.E.L.D. to exist without them. He and his colleagues fear potential alien/superhuman phenomena that could endanger the rest of the world, including Skye, but when they try to detain Skye, she accidentally unleashes her abilities. Horrified at what she can do, Skye agrees to go with Gordon. May helps Coulson escape from Gonzales, and he soon finds Hunter, who agrees to become a permanent agent."

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 15: One Door Closes stars Clark Gregg, Ming-na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennett, Ian de Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, B.J. Britt, Henry Simmons, Adrianne Palicki, Kyle MacLachlan, Edward James Olmos and Ruth Negga.

Watch or listen to Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 15: One Door Closes below and leave your thoughts on it and the upcoming season below in the comments section. For more Agents of SHIELD photos, videos, and information, visit our Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Page, subscribe to us by Email, "follow" us on Twitter, Tumblr, or "like" us on Facebook.

ABC's Agents of SHIELD Love in the Time of HYDRA Review. Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 14: Love in the Time of HYDRA is an audio podcast review in which FilmBook contributor Mike Smith discusses his reaction the latest episode of ABC's Agents of SHIELD.

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 14: Love in the Time of HYDRA's plot synopsis (spoilers): "On Garner's recommendation Coulson pulls Skye from active duty, and leaves her at a safe house with gloves designed to help repress her abilities, asking her to take some time to learn to control her powers. Ward and Agent 33 hunt down the man who created the technology that allowed Agent 33 to take on May's appearance. He fixes her mask so she can once more change her appearance to anyone she wishes. Using this, they infiltrate Talbot's base and break out Bakshi, who S.H.I.E.L.D. had handed over as a sign of good faith. From Bakshi they learn about Agent 33's life before he brainwashed her, including her name, Kara Palamas, before brainwashing him themselves. Mack introduces Hunter to Robert Gonzales and the leadership of the "real S.H.I.E.L.D.", founded on the ideal of transparency rather than Fury's mantra of compartmentalization. They see Coulson and his erratic behavior as a threat, and when Hunter escapes they decide to attack Coulson's group immediately."

Agents of SHIELD: Season 2, Episode 14: Love in the Time of HYDRA stars Clark Gregg, Ming-na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennett, Ian de Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Nick Blood, B.J. Britt, Henry Simmons, Adrianne Palicki, Kyle MacLachlan, Edward James Olmos and Ruth Negga.

Watch or listen to Marvel's SHIELD: The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast: Season 2, Episode 14: Love in the Time of HYDRA below and leave your thoughts on it and the upcoming season below in the comments section. For more Agents of SHIELD photos, videos, and information, visit our Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Page, subscribe to us by Email, "follow" us on Twitter, Tumblr, or "like" us on Facebook.