Agent Carter, the second official series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is here.
And we’ve got our time-warping review of the premiere…
Well, its finally here.
First off, the first episode ofAgent Carteravoided the pitfalls that the initial episodes ofAgents of SHIELDfell into.
The show maintained the tone and aesthetic established by director Joe Johnston in the first Cap film.
Steve Rogers was a constant presence; his loss was palpable and almost visible on Peggy Carters stoic visage.
She plays Peggy with equal parts quiet dignity, pain, sex appeal, and innate toughness.
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As for the story itself, like Peggy, it was elegant in its simplicity.
A shady criminal organization stole a cache of weapons created by Howard Stark.
Stark was framed for the theft and turns to Peggy Carter to prove his innocence.
Assisting Carter in this mission was, Starks faithful butler, Jarvis, played by James DArcy.
It was so good to see Jarvis as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Yes, it was cool and clever to have JARVIS be the onboard A.I.
Peggys loneliness and solitude stretched to her place of employment.
She must hide her actions from her colleagues or else fail her mission for Stark.
Retro Marvel Moments
Vita-rays made me cheer out loud.
He has been a constant and vital part of Avengers history since his debut.
Its so good to see the old chap get his proper due in a live action media.
The organization known as Leviathan was first revealed inSecret Warriors #11(February 2010).
With Agent Carters pre-Cold War setting, this Leviathan could be something similar.
Looking for Marvel Comics set in the era of Agent Carter?Check out our guide to exactly that!
Marc Buxton will now read his old Invaders comics until the wee hours.
Rating:
4 out of 5
