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| Paxton as John Garrett |
Starting now, I'm going to split this column into two halves. The first half will be general observations about the episode and the second half will contain anything that might be a spoiler, even if it's only a theory about where the series is headed. (And I have a lot of theories this week.) I really think the show is starting to find its tone. They've been telling us for a few weeks now that the good stuff was coming in the back half of the season. I'm beginning to believe them. I don't know if AoS can ever give us great television, but it can be entertaining spy/sci-fi fare and the show keeps making positive strides. On with the notes...
- I love Bill Paxton. I've been a mark for Paxton ever since Weird Science. With that being said...
- I already love Bill Paxton on this show. A great addition and I hope we see plenty of him.
- Paxton plays John Garrett who, yes, is another SHIELD agent from comics lore. In the comics, Jonathan Garrett is critically wounded and given a cyborg body. Interesting considering the Deathlok/TAHITI storyline we're in the middle of.
- We got another mention of the Triskelion in this episode; a SHIELD HQ from the Ultimate Universe.
- New guy Agent Triplett is in love with Simmons already? How did that happen? He was on screen for three minutes and had a fight with Ward. Did I miss something?
- Our group shot and killed two agents to save one? With no idea who these guys were? What happened to the tranquilizer "Night Night" gun that they love to use so much? Seems like a writing oversight.
- How freaky was that ripped up torso in a tube? Continue reading if you want to know my theory on that business.
POSSIBLE SPOILERS
The Torso
- Initially, I hoped it was the original Human Torch (an android) what with the WWII bunker and all, but no such luck. The body didn't seem to be synthetic and GH doesn't fit Jim Hammond or Phineas Horton.
- Besides being ripped in half, the torso had long nails, signs of decomposition, a few apparent markings on its chest, no eyes, and a possible bullet hole in its head.
- Either the liquid was blue, or the actual body was. Therefore...
- I'd like to believe that the torso is that of an Atlantean because that would be a nice a change of pace and the existence of Atlantis would be a significant revelation for the show. However, it didn't have pointy ears so, unfortunately...
- My official prediction is that this was the body of a Kree; a blue-skinned race of aliens from the comics.
- "Guest House" would indicate the being in the tube was a visitor, which points to it being an alien. And since aliens are the explanation for everything in the Marvel cinematic universe (ugh), it's almost certain.
The Clairvoyant
- The Clairvoyant is a SHIELD agent. I was already fairly certain, but this week basically cinched it.
- The only thing the Clairvoyant hasn't had an answer for is Coulson's resurrection.
- In this episode, we discovered that Coulson's procedures were conducted outside of SHIELD.
- Bingo
- My best guess has been Victoria Hand. And now, possibly Triplett.