Agent Carter Agent Carter General Discussion Thread - Part 1

[Alex_Kidd]

hope for a "Netflix cure" technically. I'm really tired of "the TV show look"
If anyone seen the pilot of "the man in the higher castle" can understand how I dream "Agent Carter"

 

[Dark Raven]

hope for a "Netflix cure" technically. I'm really tired of "the TV show look"
If anyone seen the pilot of "the man in the higher castle" can understand how I dream "Agent Carter"

The street where Peggy and Jarvis often chat, where Peggy often comes out of that diner, looks like the standard Universal backlot street we see in every other show, just redressed.

 

[kedrell]

But what they can't measure (and what ultimately matters) is whether a show impacts their subscription numbers.

I suppose they could add a very short one or two question survey when people sign up and ask them what prompted them to get Netflix.

 

[kedrell]

hope for a "Netflix cure" technically. I'm really tired of "the TV show look"
If anyone seen the pilot of "the man in the higher castle" can understand how I dream "Agent Carter"

Well the DD teaser surely looks more cinematic than AC or AoS(as well as Gotham, Flash, Arrow, Constantine) in the use of camera angles and techniques you just don't see on network TV hardly ever. And I am usually rather tone deaf to this sort of thing and even I could tell the difference.

 

[Dr.]

The street where Peggy and Jarvis often chat, where Peggy often comes out of that diner, looks like the standard Universal backlot street we see in every other show, just redressed.

It’s tough to make modern day LA look like 1940s NY. So a studio backlot is the obvious (and economical) solution. Also - part of the charm of the series (imo) is that it’s reminiscent of old Hollywood movies (mostly shot on backlots) rather than documentary realism. Also, also - I’m not sure that the show's quasi-fantastical material would necessarily be improved by heightened verisimilitude.

 

[Silvermoon]

Also - part of the charm of the series (imo) is that it’s reminiscent of old Hollywood movies (mostly shot on backlots) rather than documentary realism.

Agree with this and I love it. It adds to the 'film noir' feel of the show and (for me) I think it works.

 

[BoredGuy]

Yeah I love the feel of the show
The only thing that would add even more to that classic, noir style would be if they'd use film instead of digital
Marvel needs to go back to film, imo

 

[Mike Murdock]

I suppose they could add a very short one or two question survey when people sign up and ask them what prompted them to get Netflix.

I should add that both the decisions to sign up and to not cancel are relevant.

 

[Man in the Suit]

I just hate the way AOS and Agent Carter look so over lit like every ABC show. Makes it look cheap when it might not be. (AOS pilot cost 12 million, but it doesn't look as good as the Game of Thrones pilot which cost the same or less. Over lit so much it looks like no production value.)

 

[Hunter Rider]

Good episode this week, liked seeing Peggy in the field with the Howling Commandos and the fact we got some development on Bridget Reagen's psycho Russian agent as well as Jack, who became a whole lore more interesting after his reveal to Peggy.

The banter between Peggy and Dugan was great.

 

[Alex_Kidd]

Well the DD teaser surely looks more cinematic than AC or AoS(as well as Gotham, Flash, Arrow, Constantine) in the use of camera angles and techniques you just don't see on network TV hardly ever. And I am usually rather tone deaf to this sort of thing and even I could tell the difference.

Share the same tought!

 

[Alex_Kidd]

I just hate the way AOS and Agent Carter look so over lit like every ABC show. Makes it look cheap when it might not be. (AOS pilot cost 12 million, but it doesn't look as good as the Game of Thrones pilot which cost the same or less. Over lit so much it looks like no production value.)

Totally with you

 

[hoy-small-fry]

Really hope we get some more Peggy/Jarvis interaction in the final 3 episodes. Been sorely missing their opposing viewpoints

 

[Silvermoon]

@AgentCarterTV
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So cute!! #AgentCarter

Too adorable

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

A flub from The Hollywood Reporter's writer or the truth? About one of the female roles in the show, won't say more until you look under the tag to keep it vague.

Spoiler

It follows Peggy as she builds her career as a secret agent while the hero is frozen in ice. James D'Arcy portrays Edwin Jarvis, while Enver Gjokaj is Agent Daniel Sousa, Chad Michael Murray is Agent Jack Thompson and Lyndsy Fonseca plays spy Angie Martinelli. Dominic Cooper reprises his role as Howard Stark, debuting the upcoming fourth episode. Longtime writing partners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters (ABC's Resurrection) serve as showrunners.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/marvel-boss-explains-why-comic-763895

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=30462709&postcount=200 (January 14, 2015)

A follow-up of sorts on front with some push-back from the actress:

Spoiler

IGN: Do you think Angie just couldn’t even fathom what Peggy’s secret life is at this point?

Fonseca: I think Peggy’s world is so out of Angie’s radar or atmosphere of reality that I don’t even think she thinks.... She thinks something [is going on] but nothing that it could possibly be. Angie’s smarter than she may come across and so she knows there’s more to Peggy, which is why I think she’s interested in her. I think there’s something that Hayley, as an actress, and Peggy Carter has - a quality that Angie is drawn to, which is why she wants to be her friend. But there’s no way that she would be like, ”Oh, you must be a secret agent spy working for Iron Man’s father.”

IGN: [Laughs] It would be amazing if she said exactly that!

Fonseca: Could you imagine? Like she’s actually a fortune teller! [Laughs]

IGN: It comes up frequently that people, because of Nikita, do wonder, “Is she going to fight at some point?”

Fonseca: Part of me is actually a little bit nervous because my Nikita fanbase is really supportive and it’s still airing all over the world, so part of me is a little bit worried that they’re going to be waiting for that to happen and they’re going to be let down, almost. But this is a different show. This is a different universe. Angie is a different person and you’re going to have to eventually start seeing me doing different things. Nikita was a long run and I loved it but Angie is so different. I want my Nikita lovers and fans to want to watch this because they’re going to love it, and they do. But I want them to understand that Angie is not Alexandra Udinov. This is a different character and Angie does not know how to fight spies. She’s a waitress at an automat. And it’s fun. It’s a challenge and it’s different. I didn't want to come off Nikita and play another spy that kicks ass. I get to play Angie, who doesn’t have any idea what that is and it’s awesome.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02...hether-angie-suspects-peggy-has-a-secret-life

 

[Art Freak]

Sounds pretty definitive. Otherwise she is the queen of misdirection.

 

[Vartha]

I keep forgetting to post this. A trade about Peggy Carter
http://marvel.com/comics/issue/51564/captain_america_peggy_carter_agent_of_shield_2014_1

It came out back in December

 

[spideyboy_1111]

Another great episode! !!

 

[Ryu_do_Sen]

Another great episode! !!

Imo, not as good as the last one but a good episode, all the same. The episode had too much filler like the normal conversation between the agent and the shrink before hypnosis or the search for the russian spy among stark ex-lovers. Didn't add anything to the story.

And, I think that in terms of plot it was not as consistent as previous installments. Especially the final part, where we think that SSR agents are gone and then they suddendly appear to save peggy form that BW character.

It had a few kinks. But, I liked a lot the duplicity and powers of that shrink character. Also, it needs to capitalize more on that BW character. All in all, we need to see more villainous character moments.

Marvel - the MCU - still doesn't understand that it can't create a world of superheroes without creating a world of supervillains. And that they both deserve the same attention.

 

[kedrell]

Imo, not as good as the last one but a good episode, all the same. The episode had too much filler like the normal conversation between the agent and the shrink before hypnosis or the search for the russian spy among stark ex-lovers. Didn't add anything to the story.

It added atmosphere. I sure appreciated it. This show would certainly benefit if it was w/o the need for commercials and we could get 55 minutes or so per hour instead of 42-44 similar to Netflix and pay cable shows do.

And, I think that in terms of plot it was not as consistent as previous installments. Especially the final part, where we think that SSR agents are gone and then they suddendly appear to save peggy form that BW character.

They never left. They simply weren't in that hall when Dottie and Peggy were having their confrontation.

It had a few kinks. But, I liked a lot the duplicity and powers of that shrink character. Also, it needs to capitalize more on that BW character. All in all, we need to see more villainous character moments.

Marvel - the MCU - still doesn't understand that it can't create a world of superheroes without creating a world of supervillains. And that they both deserve the same attention.

I think they understand it. I've liked many, many of the villains they've produced in the MCU. Dottie and the russian Dr. seem to be coming along fine, IMO.

 

[Ryu_do_Sen]

I think they understand it. I've liked many, many of the villains they've produced in the MCU. Dottie and the russian Dr. seem to be coming along fine, IMO.

I didn't say that I didn't like them. They could be better used. Give them more time to shine.

Do you think MCU villains have nearly enough time on screen as do the heroes? Imo, they haven't. That's why the only fully developed villain that MCU has had, so far, is Loki.

 

[spideyboy_1111]

Imo, not as good as the last one but a good episode, all the same. The episode had too much filler like the normal conversation between the agent and the shrink before hypnosis or the search for the russian spy among stark ex-lovers. Didn't add anything to the story.

And, I think that in terms of plot it was not as consistent as previous installments. Especially the final part, where we think that SSR agents are gone and then they suddendly appear to save peggy form that BW character.

It had a few kinks. But, I liked a lot the duplicity and powers of that shrink character. Also, it needs to capitalize more on that BW character. All in all, we need to see more villainous character moments.

Marvel - the MCU - still doesn't understand that it can't create a world of superheroes without creating a world of supervillains. And that they both deserve the same attention.

You are so incredibly overly critical im not even sure why you watch or post. Please refrain from quoting my messages from now on. You're like a broken record. This show is obviously not your cup of tea

 

[JJmelo]

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=30462709&postcount=200 (January 14, 2015)

A follow-up of sorts on front with some push-back from the actress:

Spoiler

http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02...hether-angie-suspects-peggy-has-a-secret-life

I really wish she was actually a spy. Fonseca is my fav character on the show and it owuld be awesome to see her kick ass (pun intended).

Here is my review of A Sin to Err:
http://otlnews.net/2015/02/10/agent-carter-review-s1-ep-6-a-sin-to-err/

 

[Loki882]

So did anyone else see creepy Russian guy doing his mind-control thing and think "Doctor Faustus?"

 

[spideyboy_1111]

So did anyone else see creepy Russian guy doing his mind-control thing and think "Doctor Faustus?"

it definitely echoed him, could be a pre-cursor