Marvel's Agent CarterIt's 1946, and peace has dealt Peggy Carter a serious blow as she finds herself marginalized when the men return home from fighting abroad. Working for the covert SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve), Peggy must balance doing administrative work and going on secret missions for Howard Stark all while trying to navigate life as a single woman in America, in the wake of losing the love of her life - Steve Rogers.
CreatorsStephen McFeely, Christopher Markus
Now Is Not the End
Jan 6, 2015
In 1946, Peggy Carter is now a secretary for the Strategic Scientific Reserve. Howard Stark asks her for help when the country believes that he is selling deadly weapons to their enemies.
Bridge and Tunnel
Jan 6, 2015
Howard Stark's deadliest weapon has fallen into enemy hands, and only Agent Carter can recover it. But can she do so before her undercover mission is discovered by SSR Chief Dooley and Agent Thompson?
Time and Tide
Jan 13, 2015
As Agent Carter closes in on Howard Stark's stolen technology, Peggy's secret mission could unravel when the SSR arrests Jarvis and a secret is revealed.
The Blitzkrieg Button
Jan 27, 2015
Peggy may be in more trouble than usual when fugitive Howard Stark suddenly returns for mysterious reasons. And Chief Dooley chases a new clue all the way to Europe that threatens to destroy Peggy's future at the SSR.
The Iron Ceiling
Feb 3, 2015
Peggy is finally trusted with a mission and calls upon her trusted Howling Commandos squad for backup. But her cover could be at risk when SSR Chief Dooley also sends Agent Thompson with her.
A Sin to Err
Feb 10, 2015
Peggy discovers the shocking truth about Leviathan but doesn't realize that her true enemies are even closer than she imagined. Meanwhile, Souza is close to confirming the truth about Peggy and may just put her in the crosshairs of the SSR.
SNAFU
Feb 17, 2015
Peggy is cornered and more vulnerable than ever as Leviathan makes their move against her. As the SSR zeroes in on Howard Stark, they may pay the ultimate price as they find their true enemy is closer than they realized.
Valediction
Feb 24, 2015
Peggy faces the full fury of Leviathan, as Howard Stark makes his return.
DXAA
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When the downright bad follows on from the very good The first season of Agent Carter is really very good. The series has an eye for detail, good lead actors and a pretty good script. The sets, camerawork and many other elements all contribute to a very aesthetic and credible rendering of the post-war United States (post WW2). The actress is, in her own way, a superhero, beautiful, strong... and intelligent, no less. It has to be said that it's better for her to be that strong, given that she evolves in a world of men, some of whom are macho. The series doesn't always show itself to be very subtle in this respect, but rather Manichean, although this is a minor detail. Hayley Atwell's performance undoubtedly brings a great deal to the character of Peggy Carter, who is believable and sympathetic. The series knows how to show finesse at times, and is even downright funny at times. There's never a dull moment, and every episode adds something to the first season: 8 to 9/10 for me. 9 is a lot, but that's how good the first season was for me. The trouble comes in season 2, and Agent Carter becomes unrecognisable. We lose all the finesse of the situations and characters, some of them even becoming lamentably ridiculous. You can like one of them in the first season, and want to slap him in the second, it's that bad. A typical situation of the second season, as the characters approach Jack Thompson. 'What happened to you Jack?' 'Oh, I don't know...' 'Oh, here, look on the floor, two metres away from you: A memory wipe!'. And it is typical of this season, tough! To sum up, after a season that was both excellent in terms of content and form, Agent Carter sinks into the depths of mediocrity and facile, even absurdity. Stop watching at the end of the first season, or endure season 2, you've been warned.
