SHIELD: T.A.H.I.T.I.

Man, SHIELD really likes their acronyms. But they don't seem to have any interest in ever explaining them.

So this episode. There was a serious lack of Skye, which is interesting because it's not like she's the most interesting character ever. And she's obviously not going to die. Not when there are still so many mysteries about her origins. Not when she hasn't even gotten her superpowers yet. She really needs to get some superpowers.

I also wish that Simmons' new love interest had been fleshed out at all. He got a name and some familiarity with Ward and then he just mooned over her for a couple of scenes. Is there any reason (beyond his good looks) that she would be interested in him? Or is this just because they can't actually set up Ward/Simmons, what with Ward sleeping with Mae and all.

There just doesn't seem to be a lot to talk about, even though there should be a ton to talk about. I'm actually at the point where I feel like my lack of comics knowledge is hurting my understanding of this show, which probably shouldn't be happening. I mean, it's always nice to have easter eggs for people in the know, but I should be able to follow along. Instead I'm wondering if I should know who that alien in the tube if. Does G.H. mean something? And should I know who this Lorelai is? Obviously a seductress, but just as obviously not from Stars Hollow, CT.

At least Mae continues to be awesome. And she finally gets to show some emotion, between her concern over Skye and her fury at Quinn.

And there's Sif to look forward to next week.