", "Jed Whedon Makes Directorial Debut On Marvel's Agents Of SHIELD", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. always looked out for the weird, the unusual, the things that were and could be a problem for the public," and Marvel realized that Ghost Rider's abilities, which are more mystical than anything seen in the series to date, opened up "a quarter of the universe that we haven't really spent a lot of time exploring ... what happens if our very real, our very grounded agents who are very much a family have to take on something that is as bizarre and powerful and unique as Ghost Rider. "[75] Bell added that the producers would have been willing to give an entire season of the show to a Ghost Rider arc if the season was 13 episodes or less, but 22 episodes seemed too long to "feel like one flavor". The pod sees Hydra based out of the Triskelion, a S.H.I.E.L.D. We will never close that chapter. Now I have created the American Flag-Donald Trump Toilet Paper. The fourth season was ordered in March 2016, with production taking place from that July until the following April. "[67], Whedon noted that the pod does not entirely take place in the Framework,[67] and that the characters "have their full memories of what happened" once they return to the real world. "[179], Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. It is easy (and desperately tempting) to place blame all of our ills and evils on a current administration, and easy to pin all the ills of the Framework on Aida. Grant Ward was a major antagonist in the first three seasons of the TV series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. officially reveals new director's identity", "Parminder Nagra Joins 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' chose this Ghost Rider", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ...Season 4 of Marvel's @AgentsofSHIELD [is] available July 2nd! The mistress of the Framework’s perversities is Aida, as Madame Hydra, and it’s hard to imagine a more different figure from Trump ... By omitting this easiest and most obvious point of satire, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. "[171], Many critics noted the commentary on the Trump administration during the Agents of Hydra pod, including Hydra leader Fitz wanting to "make society great again" and saying of Daisy "Nevertheless, she persisted", news reporter Bakshi offering to take a female colleague furniture shopping, and Coulson referring to Hydra's approved history as "alternative facts". [102], For the Darkhold, writer Lilla Zuckerman suggested that the book's cover should feature the word "Darkhold" as an ambigram,[108][109] with the series' props department designing a new font to achieve this. He was positive about the new similarities to the darker series Daredevil, but felt that the series "doesn’t have the firmest handle" on Ghost Rider yet. With their connection to the Framework draining the plane's power, Rodriguez chose to shut off its cloaking ability, revealing their location to Ivanov and his men. The story of Grant Ward from the TV series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Set in early season 1. That’s the real drama. After the events in Puerto Rico the Diviner accidentally transports Skye, Ward, and Coulson 26 years into the future. Costume Designer Gives Details On Ghost Rider And AIDA's TV Look", "Another name all of you should learn is Joshua James Shaw. [61], The Robbie Reyes version of Ghost Rider was chosen over other versions of the character from the comics because of his relationship with his brother Gabe, which Loeb said harkened back to the familial nature of the series. Whedon added, "It wasn’t just, 'OK, let’s go Wacky World!' Skye leads Ward to the diner where she met Peterson, and secretly tips off the police. [29] He added that "one of the things that we talked about is, S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., ABC", "2016's 16 Best Episodes In Comic Book TV", "Saturn Awards Nominations 2017: 'Rogue One,' 'Walking Dead' Lead", "Teen Choice Awards: Complete Winners List", "The 2017 Dragon Awards are a far-ranging sci-fi and fantasy reading list", The Totally Excellent Adventures of Mack and The D, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Doctor Strange: Journey into the Mystic Arts. Skye is a little rebel, but as her dominants, May, Coulson and Ward are happy to give her the discipline and care she needs. The team attempts to enter an abandoned building in which Morrow has barricaded himself via his growing abilities but, at first, only Reyes can make it through Morrow's initial trap. [165] Beginning the Agents of Hydra pod, Schwartz said "this return episode more than delivered" on the previous episode's cliffhanger. In the Framework, the agents find an altered reality: Daisy is in a relationship with an alive, In the Framework, Daisy discovers that she and Ward are agents of. – Saying Goodbye", "S.H.I.E.L.D. I've argued several times of late that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will cross over with Doctor Strange", "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD Showrunner Addresses Hydra's Return, Simmons' Fate and Framework Changes", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [116] Whedon added that "We are linked to them through history [but] whether or not we'll tell their stories remains to be seen. "[158], Reviewing the premiere, Terri Schwartz of IGN praised the introduction of Ghost Rider and subsequent darker tone which "will eventually allow [the series] to sit more comfortably beside its corporate cousins over on Netflix", but did feel that there were some "growing pains" with the transition to more mature material. I think the end [of the finale] really does suggest something quite different. And unlike the comic book counterpart, it doesn't shy away from the fact that Hydra is definitely rooted in the Third Reich." [113] Production on the season concluded on April 17, 2017. There's a lot more room to play, like 'what about this?' Coulson, Fitz, and Reyes are trapped between dimensions, and helplessly watch as Morrow kills several agents and escapes. [78], Since the beginning of the show, the producers had wanted to introduce the concept of LMDs, which Marvel Television head Jeph Loeb noted "have always been part of S.H.I.E.L.D. He also noted that Fitz's Framework upbringing was justified in comparison to the actions of Nazis, which he found to be more effective than the other commentary since tied to character development. This page was last modified on 16 November 2020, at 09:45. Whether Ward knows – or is okay with it – these are all question marks. After Dark'." [163] Valentine said that the beginning of LMD "doesn’t maintain the heights of [the series'] days with Ghost Rider in the driver’s seat, but it does manage to remain a solid entry on the airwaves." Ivanov launches torpedoes at the platform that threaten Mack's body, but the latter is saved by Ophelia, convinced by Fitz to put to good use the Inhuman abilities his machine had given her new body. Debrief Season 4, Episode 6: "The Good Samaritan, "Why Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In launching the third arc of Season 4, ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [8] This Ghost Rider was portrayed by Tom McComas during filming. Riley used her previous experience recreating costumes to "blend in" with Foley's established look, and also noted that the majority of her work was designing for the Framework reality which allowed her to not exactly match with previous designs. But, who is the masked man that has been targeting SHIELD? Grant Ward is a Hydra double agent. Ward would have to romance a much more confident and powerful Skye if they ever get back together. [96], Each pod of the season introduces new title graphics for the series: a "hellfire"-based title card for Ghost Rider;[97][98] a graphic constructed from robot circuitry for LMD;[98] and a more traditional Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In the Framework, Simmons visits and accidentally kills Fitz's father, The agents on Zephyr One fight off Ivanov's men and race to the platform to save Coulson and May from Ivanov's android bodies. [98] Schwartz called the transition smooth, and felt the series' ongoing Inhuman subplot complemented the LMD storyline well. Yeah, still hate waking so early", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [161] Evan Valentine, writing for Collider, said that the series "certainly benefits somewhat from taking a page from" the Marvel Netflix series, highlighting the number of more mature elements in the episode's opening as "a nice introduction that shows you this may not exactly be the same show you’ve gotten to know over the years. with creating and using Ghost Rider how they wanted to, but did ask them "to be true to what it is" in the comics. 0 comments. But an element of individual responsibility burns through, both in our own lives and in this fiction. I really like daisy/skye and ward together I hope in season 4 he comes back for her I love the drama. Season 4, Ep. You don't want to do the ones that have been done [in similar tropes], and you don't want to leave any on the table." [77] Given the disparity between the other science-based aspects of the series and the mystical Ghost Rider in the season, Whedon noted that "some very advanced technology [would be developed] this season, and maybe–as that becomes more advanced and we have strange people… possessed people–those things somehow merge down the line. Skyeward is the second most popular pairing in the Agents of Shield fandom. [51] The series paid additional tribute to Paxton in "All the Madame's Men" with promos during The Bakshi Report news segment showcasing John Garrett as a fallen American hero. This explores "what if" scenarios for many of the characters by showing who they may have been if a major regret of their life was changed,[81] hence the pod's title, Agents of Hydra. reveals what happened to the team", "Marvel Television Returns To San Diego Comic-Con", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The answer to all of them is, “Maybe.” Ward always gets into at least one major physical altercation per season. "[61] The pod ends with the Melinda May LMD seemingly destroying herself and all the other known LMDs besides Aida, concluding her specific arc which explored the nature of humanity and identity. That made it for us a much more fun puzzle." "[81] It was noted that "the bad guy [Hydra] is in charge and Inhumans are being hunted" could be taken as a commentary on the political climate under the Presidency of Donald Trump. Vote. 56 – Jed Whedon", "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ", "Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Once Upon a Time, Legends, POI, Rizzoli & Isles and More", "Is Agents Of SHIELD Casting Ghost Rider After All? have been replaced at once. Daisy also discovers them, and plans with Simmons to hack into the Framework remotely to find the others from the inside. EPs on Finally Playing With LMDs, the Emotional Fallout to Come", "Agents of SHIELD: Season 4's Next Storyline Will Reward Long-Time Fans", "This Week in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Fortunately, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [157], The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports a 96% approval rating with an average score of 7.75/10, based on 25 reviews. It also had an average total 18–49 rating of 1.5, which was 70th. [89] At the series' Comic-Con panel, the speculation was confirmed—Gabriel Luna was announced to be cast as Robbie Reyes,[29] and Lorenzo James Henrie was later revealed to be cast as Gabe. His jacket was then custom made by costume designer Ann Foley and her team. : Slingshot, debuted on ABC.com on December 13, 2016. The timeslot gave the series the opportunity to present an increased level of violence and partial nudity, as well as take more risks and present edgier themes. Recap: "Broken Promises" is an Exhilarating Evil AI Thriller", "Agents of SHIELD Season 4 Episode 21: The Return Recap", "Agents of Shield Season 4 Episode 22: World's End/ Season Finale Recap", "This Week in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. recap: 'What If... "S.H.I.E.L.D. [87] Also, Ghost Rider's 1969 Dodge Charger was revealed on the show floor. [121] The trolly used to transport attendees at San Diego Comic-Con was covered in advertisements for the series, highlighting the addition of Ghost Rider. Schick highlighted the fact that "for all of the clear allusions to Trump’s America, the president himself remains unparodied. Coulson visits Morrow in prison, but gets no answers. and Daisy independently investigate the figure, an apparent ghost of a woman named, Daisy coerces Simmons to help track the Watchdogs' actions, discovering that the group hacked the Inhuman list using an Inhuman's monitoring device. share. has managed to throw in some biting commentary this season. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and acknowledges the continuity of the franchise's films. "[27] As part of combining technology and mysticism, the series depicts Hell as another dimension that can be reached through a portal, and the Ghost Rider's Spirit of Vengeance as a being from that other dimension. FYI I created the Oliver North Doll in 1987. He also highlighted Wen's performance as LMD May in the LMD pod and the Agents of Hydra pod's Mack and Hope storyline, and praised the guest performances of Luna and Jansen (feeling that bringing the latter two together in the finale "was the perfect way to wrap things up"). 2, which would be difficult to tie-in with as it is not set on Earth, and takes place earlier in the MCU continuity than the season is set. [160] Kevin Fitzpatrick of Screen Crush said, "I’m nervous for Season 4 overall, especially if said reinvention doesn’t goose the ratings like Marvel and ABC hope, but “The Ghost” is reason enough for some casual optimism." Skye/Ward is the canon pairing of Agents Grant Ward and Skye from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., which is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [68] This continues the season's focus on the nature of identity and reality, having "payoff[s] to all the reflection[s] on the past" such as Mack's tragic loss of his daughter and Fitz's troubled relationship with his father. [122][123] The first teaser trailer for the season was released in early September 2016, as "found footage" showing Ghost Rider's car "peeling out",[124] followed shortly after by a teaser with actual footage from the series. Club's Alex McCown-Levy called it "a standard first episode back, in that it once again does a lot of table-setting, and not always in the most compelling manner". early season 1; Summary. Click here for related articles on Fanlore. "[70] Whedon felt that this storyline would not be interesting early in a series, but is rewarding after spending "80-plus episodes with these characters". : The Complete First Season (Disc 02)", "Could Ghost Rider Be Headed to Agents of SHIELD Season Four? May provides them with body cam footage from the attack on the Enlightenment Center, which Coulson broadcasts to the world to counteract Hydra's propaganda. It follows Elena "Yo–Yo" Rodriguez on a secret mission, with Cordova-Buckley reprising her role, shortly before the start of season four. ", "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. presenting an interesting concept and world to be explored". under the command of an Inhuman Mace. Friends to Enemies to Lovers Grant Ward and Skye were supposed to be the next heroes of SHIELD, but those dreams are dashed when Grant disappears in a training session gone wrong. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and acknowledges the continuity of the franchise's films. The premiere debuted to 3.58 million viewers, down from previous season premieres but average for the series. [126], A six-part web series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. "[73], The season began streaming on Netflix in the United States on June 15, 2017,[133] and was released on Blu-ray and DVD in Region 2 on July 2, 2018 by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. ", "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [and] things may not go as planned". Whedon noted he had decided at the end of season three to direct an episode in season four after doing some second unit work on "Spacetime" under Kevin Tancharoen. As an organization, Hydra is against the Inhumans. [44] Additionally, Blaise Miller and Ricardo Walker make multiple appearances as S.H.I.E.L.D. Reyes arrives to talk to Morrow, and Mack recognizes him as the Ghost Rider; they capture Reyes and earn his trust. [64], Marvel trusted the producers of S.H.I.E.L.D. He betrays his team and Skye rejects him. Given the introduction of Ghost Rider and the Framework in the season, McCreary used "searing synths" over the regular symphonic orchestra. Riley took Foley's costumes for Aida as the base shape of the Madame Hydra costume, but looked to make it feel "stronger" and more military-esque than those costumes by having the shoulders of the costume evoke epaulettes. He visits Morrow, and learns that the Momentum explosion was caused by a group of scientists studying the, Lucy uses her ghostly state to wake Joseph and ask where he hid the. agent Prince. agents and allies after the signing of the Sokovia Accords. In season 1 Ward serves as Skye's commanding officer, teaching her to become a real S.H.I.E.L.D. We felt that [Ghost Rider] was obviously a great character that we’d love to have on our show that we feel fits with that shift. Farewell u incredible artist/collaborator/geek. December 2, 2016. [27] Within the Framework reality, Daisy is referred to by her original name, Skye, while Fitz is also known as "The Doctor". He continues to express love and caring for her, while she expresses hatred for him and his actions. Mace and Coulson infiltrate a Hydra "Enlightenment Camp" to free an undercover agent—, May and Daisy escape Hydra, with Daisy using her abilities to break Ophelia's back. explores darker territory in its fourth season with the thrilling introduction of Ghost Rider, setting up an action-packed new chapter of Marvel's edgier mythologies. Regretting his actions, Mack joins the Resistance. [170] Den of Geek's Rob Leane also praised the pod format, saying it "fixed the 22-episode problem". Skye, in the meantime, has led Ward to the diner where she first met Mike Peterson / Deathlok and is delaying the decryption of her hard drive. Mace sends Simmons on a secret assignment, then takes a team to board Coulson's plane and arrest Reyes and Daisy. Wherever the comic series takes Captain America, it shouldn’t have lost sight of that. [82] The producers felt the impact of the "what if" scenario comes from rooting the changes in character choices, with Bell saying, "I will give the writers room credit that everything that was chosen had an emotional resonance. agents. Returns With a LMD Uprising", "After 80 eps of #AgentsofSHIELD @afoley24 leaves us. The season saw series low viewership, but was still considered to have solved ABC's problem during its new Friday night timeslot, and the series was renewed for a fifth season in May 2017. But when Hydra begins searching for Inhumans and experimenting on them, Skye will find that if she fights against the organization again, this time she could very well lose everything. [105] Foley worked with the visual effects department to ensure that the costume would not interfere with their work. [131][132] Unlike the previous two seasons, which were split into "two little mini-seasons" based on their airing schedule, this season was broken into three different sections by the schedule. "[59] With the Inhumans film being removed from Marvel Studios' release schedule, the series had "a little more freedom" and were "able to do a little bit more" with the species, including the potential of introducing some of the "classic" Inhumans,[60] though the series would focus less on Inhumans than the third season which saw "a real significant Inhuman agenda story". recap: 'Identity and Change, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [61], In July 2016, members of the cast and the executive producers attended San Diego Comic-Con to promote the season. [61], On the season having a big crossover in early 2017 like previous seasons, Bell said that any crossover will not be as large scale as the first season crossover with Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which changed the premise of the series, and noted that the MCU film being released at that time is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. [69] In terms of writing the "complicated season", Whedon said the writers were "aware that our fans are our fans and have spent some time with these characters and are clever and see things coming sometimes ... Part of our job is to create not just what we are presenting on plot, but letting the audience be one step ahead of us and being one step ahead of that. She also highlighted Simmons' warning to a young boy that all Hydra agent are Nazis, calling this a warning "to the audience, reminding them not to forget exactly what kind of authoritarian monster has been put in the White House. Prop master Scott Bauer was inspired by elements from the Kree weaponry designed for the previous season when designing the cover of the Darkhold. Season 3.] ", "It's an ambigram. [64] Additionally, with LMDs chosen as one of the pods for the season, Whedon said the writers questioned, "what are all the things we could do? : What's in the box?! That changed—drastically—as the show entered" the final pod. Meanwhile, Simmons and Triplett investigate a Russian oil platform which he believes is the location of Looking Glass from his time undercover; the platform is the Framework equivalent of Ivanov's oil platform in the real world, from where Aida is running the Framework. Discusses Creating a Hydra World", "Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. #AgentsofSHIELD Season 4 begins filming. Variety spoke to showrunners Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen about losing Lincoln and Ward/Hive, the future of FitzSimmons and what’s ahead for the show in Season 4 … Executive producer Jed Whedon said on this, "We're thrilled to know going into the end of [season 3] with certainty that we will be returning, because we can build our story accordingly." save. He felt the Ghost Rider pod had amazing visual effects, and was a "natural" length that other series may have stretched further. If you want an example of good character development, look at Cordelia Chase (minus season 4 of Angel, which WASNT the real Cordelia, and should be avoided at all costs). He betrays his team and Skye rejects him. [129] The episode "What If..." was screened on April 1, 2017 at WonderCon, with members of the cast, including Dalton, and the show's executive producers promoting the series. "[176] Michal Schick of Hypable noted that the political commentary had been running throughout the season, with Nadeer and the Humans First movement, but that "in the face of murderous demons with combustible craniums and body-swapping LMD’s, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Images and videos of Grant Ward from the TV series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [102], Ghost Rider was designed by Marvel Television creative director Joshua Shaw, based on Felipe Smith's design from the comics. In season 2, these characters are often antagonists as Ward is often working with his mentor Agent John Garrett and Hydra. 1 Backstory 1.1 Origins 1.2 Early S.H.I.E.L.D. She said that Secret Empire "all but ignores [the] real world context, minus acknowledging that Nazis tend to like concentration camps. bosses on those shocking LMD twists". Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, however, embraces that real world context. "[66] Ahead of filming the final episode of the season, Wen injured her leg in an on set accident with "a fairly severe injury". Hand takes Garrett and the other Hydra infiltrators within the Hub into custody. In this universe, Ward is again a double agent, this time betraying Hydra to protect Skye and help her rescue her colleagues. In season 1 Ward serves as Skye's commanding officer, teaching her to become a real S.H.I.E.L.D.agent. [42] In April 2017, Jordan Rivera was revealed as Hope MacKenzie, Mack's daughter in the Framework reality. was one that they wanted to answer in the fourth season. He's Marvel TV's creative concept designer. program is introduced through the character Aida, an android. 's history in the comics". [134], The season's new timeslot, 10 p.m. on Tuesday, was nicknamed the "death slot" for ABC by commentators, with nine different series being scheduled in the slot between 2011 and 2017, and all of them dropping in viewership while airing then. Ward is involved in kidnapping Fitzsimmons and takes part in a Hydra expedition to the alien planet Maveth. [64][79] For the fourth season, they particularly pushed the idea, and Whedon noted that the introduction of Ghost Rider and mysticism allowed the series to introduce new technology that could launch LMDs in a way deemed rewarding,[64] so the Ghost Rider storyline "dovetails" into the LMD storyline.

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