But here we are with three divisive storylines running concurrently.
It really shouldnt work, but somehow it has been and this weeks episode is no exception.
This weeks lead story somehow combines the ongoing Ghost Rider saga with the Inhumans arc.
You see, the militant scumbags known as the Watchdogs are using S.H.I.E.L.D.
files to hunt down the Inhumans.
It is really good to see Simmons and Daisy back together.
These two OG S.H.I.E.L.D.
The British dude obsessed with Terrigenesis from last season that ended up teaming with Hive?
Yeah, hes back this week and running a (get this) fireworks store.
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Meanwhile, Coulson and Mack make a new friend this week.
Its all pretty ham-fisted and uninspired until Coulson and Mack give chase in Lola.
Thats right, the two most famous rides in the Marvel Universe go allFast and Furious.
It is an absolute blast with a hilarious ending and the capture of Reyes.
When Coulson and Reyes are face to face, the whole thing feels important.
And there is Reyes, eye to eye with Phil Coulson.
And just like Tony Stark and Thor Odinson, Coulson trusts Reyes and a partnership is born.
So with Reyes partnering with Mack and Coulson, the three go to help Helfire.
But it turns out Helfire doesnt really want help as he is revealed to be a race traitor.
You see, Helfire now hates all things Inhuman and just wants to see the death of the race.
And hell yeah, you get Ghost Rider versus a fire wielding Inhuman inside a fireworks shop.
We know all this because Coulson gets this information from Robbies imprisoned Uncle Eli.
In truth, all this does nothing for me.
More effective this weeks is the subplot involving Fitz, May, and Radcliffe.
May is recovering from last weeks, well, death.
Guo pi is used by the Chinese the same way English speakers use the phrase bullshit.
Anyway, lots of moving parts this week as the season remains action-packed, fun, and intriguing.
And thats no guo pi!.
Marvel Moments
Again, we get to see Ghost Rider use his chain for the first time this week.
Since then, Blaze has adopted the chain in the comics as has the comic version of Reyes.
In the comics, Eli Morrow is not in any way related to Reyes.
All this other stuff seems extraneous.
Have we had a mention of the devil in MCU yet?
Marvel Comics has may devils to choose from.
You have Mephisto, Satannish, Belasco, Beezlebub, and so many more.
One wonders if the MCU will introduce an actual devil character or will the horned one remain metaphorical.
Coulson reveals that the Red Skull once searched for the Darkhold.
Boy, theres a story there to be told, huh?
One has to wonder when did the Skull conducted this search.
Did the Skull return at some point?
It seems like a throwaway line by Coulson but it could potentially open some serious story doors.
