ATTENTION: The first four seasons are streaming on Netflix!
First and foremost, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D is the best show on network television.
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It’s guaranteed to make you feel ~all the feels.~
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Every single year, AoS is threatened by cancellation…
AND IT MAKES US SO MAD.
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…but, by some miracle, it always pulls through.
BLESS.
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For those new to Marvel, S.H.I.E.L.D is a bureau dedicated to keeping the world safe from superhuman threats.
Currently, it stands for “Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement and Logistics Division.”
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D centers around Agent Coulson, who was first seen in Iron Man.
That’s right, he’s been part of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) since its official inception.
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Get ready, because here are all the reasons you should give it a try…
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It’s a great extended look at the MCU…
The Marvel movies focus on big-picture threats whereas AoS shows you the nitty-gritty interworkings of a complex organization.
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…But you don’t have to be an MCU fan to love it.
They only allude to the ~huge~ movie moments, but if you haven’t seen them, they will catch you up with a friendly recap.
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All of the women are ~badass.~
Every single man would be dead if these women weren’t constantly handling shit.
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FitzSimmons.
No pairing has ever been so pure… or so prone to tragedy.
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Seriously, they will make you cry at least once per episode.
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Representation.
With the current whitewashing epidemic, it’s refreshing to see a show with two Asian stars.
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It’s pretty damn funny (when it’s not breaking your heart).
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You’ll see some top-notch guest stars.
RIP Bill Paxton.
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It’s a Whedon Family venture.
Maurissa Tancharoen & husband, Jed Whedon, are the brains behind the operation but Joss is also credited as a creator. Love Buffy or Angel or Firefly? Then AoS is for you!
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Season 3, Episode 5
“4,722 Hours” is one of the greatest stand-alone episodes in television history. Elizabeth Henstridge should have gotten a damn Emmy nomination.
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Mack is the gentle-hearted beefcake of your dreams.
Look at him, drawing you in with those sad eyes.
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The cast are basically BFFs.
They’re killing me.
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THIS IS TRUE FRIENDSHIP.
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Yeah, that’s me. I’m not fucking around with how much I love this show.
Every. Single. Second. Of. Season. 4.
If you’re a monster who hated the first three seasons, they’re worth sitting through for this.
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Natalie Cordova-Buckley just became a series regular.
A LATINA SUPERHERO? Yes, please.
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Spoiler Alert: Season 5 is going to take place IN SPACE.
They showed the first 20 minutes at NYCC and it was ~amazing.~
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The new season premieres on Friday, December 1st…
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…so you have one month to catch up.
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What are you waiting for? Get going, people!
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