See, this is what I was always hoping for from an episode of SHIELD. We've got minor characters from the cinematic universe who get to have expanded plots on the TV show. We've got clever foreshadowing of things to come, both in the show and in future movies. We've got humor and depth and shifting alliances. And we've got a bunch of awesome ladies kicking ass and taking names.
I loved that this episode brought the Lady Sif in and turned it's eyes back to what's going on in Asgard. There are fun hints at where the next movie might be heading, especially with Loki pretending to be Odin wanting Lorelai alive. I wonder if she'll have a big role in the next film. I wonder what Loki is up to. I wonder how mad Sif will be at herself for not letting Lorelai goad her into murder.
But beyond all that speculation, this was a fun adventure, too. It was nice to see Melinda go up against some Asgardians and hold her own. It was heartbreaking to see her flat-out reject Ward after everything was said and done. And it's intriguing to know that she's been spying on Coulson all along. I'm so glad her character is finally being given so much to do, and it looks like there will be even more in the future.
I don't really have a lot to say. This episode was just fun, with some nice hints of what's to come. It's all I really want out of this show, which finally appears to be delivering with some consistency.
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