Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - 4x09 - "Broken Promises" - Discussion Thread

[Silvermoon]

Synopsis:

AGENT MAY’S DEADLY SECRET COULD DESTROY COULSON AND THE TEAM, ON ABC’S ‘MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.’

“Broken Promises” – Though Coulson and May are growing closer, Coulson remains unaware of the dark secret May is hiding beneath the surface. Meanwhile, Aida is unrelenting in her search for the Darkhold, on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network.

“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” stars Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Henry Simmons as Agent Alphonso “Mack” MacKenzie and John Hannah as Holden Radcliffe.

Guest starring are Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Elena “Yo-Yo” Rodriguez, Jason O’Mara as Director Jeffrey Mace, Mallory Jansen as Aida, Parminder Nagra as Senator Nadeer, John Pyper-Ferguson as Terrence Shockley, Manish Dayal as Vijay Nadeer, Patrick Cavanaugh as Burrows, Blaise Miller as Agent Nathanson, Shari Vasseghi as Sunjna Nadeer and Bryan Keith as Zack Bynum.

“Broken Promises” was written by Brent Fletcher and directed by Garry A. Brown.

Promo:

https://youtu.be/fg2-OEnUPTo

 

[Vartha]

wish it was it was tonight, I need some entertainment after all the legends taken this week

 

[scarlet-witch]

That wording makes it sounds like May's fault that she's being controlled by AIDA

 

[Uskok]

That wording makes it sounds like May's fault that she's being controlled by AIDA

The wording is completely wrong, because May has no dark secrets. And she's not controlled by Aida. She was captured by Aida and as far we know, she's still unconscious. The LMD May, on the other hand, is a more interesting case. Is she really controlled by Aida? Does she even know she's not the real May?

 

[tbg]

The wording is completely wrong, because May has no dark secrets. And she's not controlled by Aida. She was captured by Aida and as far we know, she's still unconscious. The LMD May, on the other hand, is a more interesting case. Is she really controlled by Aida? Does she even know she's not the real May?

Sounds too much like the whole Boomer thing on Battlestar Galactica.

 

[Vartha]

Well LMDs have been around for quite a long time (1965). They were made to not know they WERE fake

 

[Uskok]

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[scarlet-witch]

Now I'm getting full on Westworld vibes from that 2nd TV spot.

 

[The Guardian]

NOOOOOOOOOOO, Why Aida Whahahahahi!

 

[giveyourself12%]

Checking in. The new intro logo is cool.

 

[giveyourself12%]

Awesome southern accent on Simmons.

 

[giveyourself12%]

Mack's movie references are great.

 

[giveyourself12%]

Aw man. Traitor.

 

[terry78]

What the ****.

 

[Heretic]

I still think it's stupid that they have proven that they are willing to kill agents who threaten their plans, but are just keeping May in a closet because she is a main character.

 

[giveyourself12%]

Great episode. I think they don't want to kill unless they absolutely have to as of now.

 

[Heretic]

And now a second terrigenesis cocoon for that one throw-away scrub? Wonderful.

 

[OB12]

And now a second terrigenesis cocoon for that one throw-away scrub? Wonderful.

I thought that was pretty interesting. Adds to the intrigue that he is an abnormal Inhuman.

 

[chicagodave]

Great episode so many twists i loved it. I was having withdrawl AoS not being on but its back and i couldnt be enjoying it more.

The acting on this show has been amazing having May not know that she was an Lmd was brilliant, really giving Ming na some really good scenes to show her depth.

Also i counted at least 5 robot jokes by mack and 2 by Yo-Yo humor was great.

 

[Tymminator]

I thought that was pretty interesting. Adds to the intrigue that he is an abnormal Inhuman.

I did as well, I had a feeling his story was not over.

 

[Charlatan]

loved this episode. lots of twists and Mac with the 80's robot movie zingers was the best. That really gave his character some much needed flavor.

 

[Xrated48]

Thought this episode was the second best of the season. What an amazing episode. That twist i did not see coming tbh.

 

[<(o_o)>]

I did as well, I had a feeling his story was not over.

Spoiler

Perhaps he will turn out to be the Inhuman named Triton or a creature similar when he does emerge out of the water. There's no rule that says that he has to be part of the Royal Family.

 

[OB12]

This episode really raised a some questions. What is Nadir's brother exactly? Who is the Superior that Nadir and the watchdog spoke of? Also, the twist was well played. This was just a really interesting episode. Finally, a Wong cameo would be excellent at some point as the person who finally gets the Darkhold.

 

[tbg]

Perhaps his abilities include being able to heal himself but not in the Wolverine sense but rather goes into a cocoon to regenerate. Perhaps a subtle Adam Warlock reference? Still curious as to who is the mind behind the Watchdogs. Does that make Senator Nadeer a member of the lap dogs? I will venture a guess that Vijaay won't look too favorable upon his sister now and will quickly turn to SHIELD once he emerges from the cocoon.