Episode 3 That ending, It is all connected. I feel sorry for Agents of Shield because this is what that show was supposed to do and how it was supposed to connect to MCU. This show makes listening to MCU formula criticism become so annoying now. They are making this mature social and political relevant show and people still online derp derping about how the MCU can't do this and that and it is here doing. Anyways probably the best episode to date, I am still surprised that the Captain America side of the franchise has produced the best MCU content.
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Madripoor showed up, I also have listen to comment again but Baron Zemo said something that makes me believe that part of Sokvia will become Lateveria
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hmm.. The scientist guy.. his last name suggests he may be a descendant of one of those fill-in Caps from the comics. The Spirit of 76, yes?
I'm wondering if the Grand Director is out there and active at all.
Madripoor is a lot more multicultural than I was expecting, but I suppose that is purposeful. Usually it is portrayed in the comics like Hong Kong. I recognized the name of the Princess Bar, but no Jessan Hoan/Tyger Tiger, O'Donnell, Archie, Chief Tan? Maybe another day.. Obviously, no Patch.. (right?)
... I had forgotten about the Sarah subplot. I suppose the phone call helped to remind some of us of that. I couldn't tell who started popping people at the nightclub as soon as Sam was outed? Was that Sharon only? Did she have help?
.... so most of the world's greatest art is at somebody's underground nightclubs?
... I wonder what the revelation about Zemo's escape and Bucky's connection is going to have an affect on his pardon status. We'll see.
... despite what happened at the shipping docks, I'm doubtful that the entirety of the updated serum is truly lost.
And I suspect that Zemo's betrayal will come before long. And I still think he will eventually become Citizen V somehow, even though fans will already know the gimmick..
Just seen the latest episode, a few thoughts:
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The New Warriors and Folding Circle fan in me loved the mention of Smiling Tiger (and Sam faking his identity)
Madripoor was pretty much how I have always imagined it and I loved the appearance of the Princess Bar. my only regret? No sign of Tyger Tiger (unless that's who Sharon got in the car with when Sam Buck and Zemo left Madripoor, I guess?)
Karli has made it even harder to feel any sympathy for her and any that I DID have pretty much dried up now, she's just too radicalized.
Did I hear a mention of Madini? Linking the Punisher series and having it all connected? I couldn't quite make out the name Sam said on his call.
Ayo's appearance at then end was awesome and I look forward to her inevitable confrontation with Zemo (I suspect that will be the next episode or episode 5).
I did love seeing Sharon back but I hope we see her again just so we can get more on her reaction to Steve's loss and what Sam did with the shield. I know it was touched on but I would like to see more reaction.
Think that covers the main points I wanted to raise
Last edited by James Hunter; 04-02-2021 at 05:18 AM. Reason: name correction
*Madripoor exists*
theorists: "Omg Logan confirmed :O"
I loved this episode!
Bucky was a beast in Madripoor.
Zemo showed some fighting skills as well. Let's not forget Sharon, she kicked ass.
I'm glad we've got to learn what she's been through post Civ War. Man, she's had it rough.
Btw, does anyone know if Cap and Zemo had a team up in the comics, if so, which run/issues?
I haven't watched all of the episode yet, but I can honestly say that I was surprised by spoilers:end of spoilers It was odd.
woke Zemo
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from MCU Wiki
William Nasland was Spirit of 76.Trivia
In the comics, Wilfred Nagel was the scientist that replaced Abraham Erskine as the head scientist of Project Rebirth following Erskine's death. Operating under the alias of Josef Reinstein, Nagel tested his version of the Super Soldier Serum on 300 African-American soldiers, with Isaiah Bradley being the only survivor.
Zemo: So tell me, James. Have the falcons stopped screaming yet?
Hey, someone had to make this joke.