Two episodes in and I'm still undecided whether I really like Marvel's Agents of Shield. The idea is great and the way it slots in with the films is original. There are plenty of references to Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Hulk. In fact there are probably too many references shoe horned in... as it becomes quite noticeable and rather clunky. Agent Coulson (the boss) is by far the best character (there is something mysterious about his "death" in The Avengers) but here is the let down - the other characters are utter sh*te! Particularly the two British sounding scientists who are so annoying you wish someone would shoot them. The action bloke, the sassy wisecracking do we trust her girl and the silent oriental woman are almost equally CRAP.
It's a shame because I really want to enjoy this series. Hopefully it will get better, but it does underline the need for decent actors.
Rating: 8/10 (acting except Coulson - 4/10)
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