COULSON FIGHTS FOR THE FUTURE OF S.H.I.E.L.D., ON “MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.”
Luke Mitchell Guest Stars as Lincoln
“Afterlife” – As Robert Gonzalez makes his move, Coulson must do whatever it takes to protect the future of S.H.I.E.L.D. Meanwhile, Skye’s journey to control her powers takes a surprising turn when she meets the enigmatic Inhuman named Lincoln, on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” TUESDAY, APRIL 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) 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, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet as Skye, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Nick Blood as Lance Hunter, and Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse.
Guest starring are Henry Simmons as Alphonso “Mack” Mackenzie, Ruth Negga as Raina, Kyle MacLachlan as Cal, Edward James Olmos as Robert Gonzales, Jamie Harris as Gordon, Dichen Lachman as Jiaying, Luke Mitchell as Lincoln Campbell, Craig Johnson as S.H.I.E.L.D. Leader, Stoney Westmoreland as Honest Eddie, and John Forest as Robbie.
“Afterlife” was written by Craig Titley and directed by Kevin Hooks.
Ep 16 recap:
Used car lot. Coulson there. Salesman gives his pitch and brought him to an old Pontiac. Coulson wants an SUV for cash. Hunter is in the Jeep Rubicon. Salesman wants to call the police now. Coulson ices him.
Skye getting some magical acupuncture. Gordonsays everything's going to be okay. You're safe now. You've been here 2 days. She says I need to go, they need me. Why can't I move? Lincoln says we're healing you. Gordon says you're in very good hands. Lincoln is her transitioner. Everyone has a transitioner to help them. He says a 1000 years of evolution happened to you in the Mist. Skye asks how long? I'm worried about my friends. He says you're in danger, Skye. You're being hunted.
Gonzales calls Skye a thing. Bobbi says Skye defended herself, it wasn't her fault. Gonzaless says Skye could've killed everyone. But she didn't. He wants in the box. She says you need Fitz.
FitzSimmons are looking at Fury's Toolbox. Gonzales asks for their help. Gemma asks if he refuses will he be locked up like Agent May? Bobbi says once you're debriefed you're free to go. Then Fitz is going to pack his things. He and Gemma walk out. Gonzales says loyalty to a man over SHIELD is dangerous. Another reason to catch Coulson.
Hunter and Coulson get to the woods. See the remnants of Skye's power. Watch the video footage in the house. See Gordon transport Skye. Coulson says we don't know anything about the guy. He leaves no tracks. I lost her.
Skye is dressed. Lincoln asks how she's feeling. Normal. Good. He says they flushed her lymphatic system. He says she'll be weak a bit. She needs to contact her friends. He says Gordon is the only one with access, so you'll have to wait until he returns. She asks, Where are we? Lincoln opens the doors to the balcony. Chinese mountains. We call it Afterlife.
She asks if we're in China? No idea. Gordon is the only one that knows. He says it keeps us safe. She says it keeps us prisoners. He says no one lives here. It's a way station. He's from Cincinnati. She asks why people are looking at her. He says most people here are waiting for the Transition. What happened to you hasn't happened in thousands of years. She says she'd gladly trade places. She didn't want this. She asks if Rayna and her father are here. He says you're protected here. No one who will harm you.
Gonzales interviews May. She's not talking. He asks if she's loyal to Coulson or to SHIELD. She says they're the same. He says Skye almost killed 7 agents. She says Skye's powers aren't Coulson's fault. We were trying to stop Hydra like we should all be doing! Gonzales says Coulson should be on the Index, like Skye. You know what happens when powered people get out of control. She says when he's ready, he'll find you. You can't put Coulson down.
Coulson and Hunter are sharing whiskey. He doesn't know how this all happened. Hunter says Bobbi and Mack lied. Coulson says they're good agents. And Gonzales isn't a bad guy. Maybe he has a point. I was dead. Hunter suggests the quiet life in Mexico. Coulson says that's not an option. No good options.
Gemma asks Bobbi if Fitz is allowed to leave. Yep. He's about to go right now. Bobbi asks her to open the box. Gemma says it's not a tech solution, it's a lab solution.
Lincoln shows Skye to a bedroom. Gordon brought her bag. Lincoln says the gloves seriously inhibited your transition. It's why you were out so long. Tomorrow, we'll see what gift you've been given. Skye says I want to get rid of this, not control it. Lincoln says the transition is irreversible. You'll feel better in a few days. Pizza night tomorrow night. Deep dish from Chicago. Rest, I'll see you in the morning.
Coulson and Hunter have company. Because Coulson invited them.
Hunter asks why? Coulson says we're not surrendering. I was thinking about bad option. I'm going to find Skye and get SHIELD back. We just have to hold down the fort until reinforcements arrive. With the battering ram, we can last an hour.
Gonzales says Coulson triggered the alarm. Bobbi says that wasn't an accident. He says question is why.
Lincoln and Skye go up to the viewpoint. Today, we're here to figure out you. Don't be afraid of it. She says we were designed to be weapons. He says take my hand. She does. He says he's electrically charged. It took a while to get control. I almost burned the place down at first. He elevates her feet off the ground. Our gifts don't have to be terrifying. We're connected to something extraordinary. Don't walk away from it.
Fitz packing. Mack says I'd hate to see you leave, Turbo. I don't want you to leave. Simmons found a way in the box. Fitz pulls up the computer to see what she's doing.
Cabin. They only have 3 minutes. Coulson has a 21st century Howling Commandos kit. Door opened. Coulson shhhhs them. Then the real Hunter and Coulson put the agents out with icers.
Lincoln and Skye talk to Gordon. Skye asks him to get a message to her friends. He says it's better to stay quiet now. She asks about her father and Rayna. He says he can't tell. She asks Lincoln what Gordon meant by asking permission. From the elders.
Gordon appears to Cal. Cal's angry. Gordon says you're lucky to be alive. Cal says you've found her. She's here. Gordon says you will not see her. Tosses Cal into the wall. Cal tackles him. Then punches the floor because Gordon disappeared. He asks why can't he see his daughter? Gordon says you lack control. And you've endangered us all with your lack of control. Your fate is sealed and so is the fate of your daughter.
Coulson and Hunter in agent uniforms. Heading to the Quinjet. Do you know how to fly that thing? I've watched May do it. They walk in and......are surrounded.
Fitz comes to Gemma. She says you need to help me get the info. He says nothing will go back to normal. He picks up the box. Puts it down. You want me to leave, don't you, Gemma? She says we have a duty to carry out our responsibilities. So perhaps it's best you do.
Hunter and Coulson on the plane. Until Deathlok shows up at back-up!! He easily deals with all the agents. He disables the other jet. Coulson introduces Mike to Hunter. Deathlok has been upgraded. Mike prepares to fly the Quinjet. Coulson wanted to see the look on Hunter's face when Mike showed up.
Gonzales tells Bobbi that Coulson has Hunter and another powered person. Bring me Agent May.
Lincoln and Skye snacking. He asks to see her power. He says you're a piece of cake compared to the other one. We still have no idea what her gift is. Skye says she's here. You lied. He says no one here will harm you and that's true. We need to protect her like you. She's one of us. Skye starts shaking things. And looks for Raina. Raina says she can stay. I can't dread the light of day. I dread being awake, but sleep is full of nightmares. Skye says you did this to me! You've brought nothing but pain into my life. Raina says I didn't make you come to that chamber. Raina exposes herself. Skye quakes. Raina says finish it. Skye's mother says enough! Skye's mom is alive????
Skye asks who are you? The woman, her mother, says you are both guests in my house. Skye says she killed people! The woman says and you could as well. Raina is one of us. Whatever you two were in the past, that's not what you are now. Skye says I can't stay. Not if Raina is here. The woman says I've chosen to be your guide. I'll protect you, train you, watch you grow. And if you don't feel a connection after a few days, we never have to see each other again.
Cal's room. Gordon brought the woman. Skye's mother. You were right, it's Daisy, our daughter. She hugs him. Thank you. He asks to see Daisy now. She says no. Her face is scarred.
Gonzales comes to May with a gun. This belonged to my father in the second world war. It always found the right target at the right time. He passes it to May. If you think I'm a traitor, do something about it. Or, we can work this out. If you decide not to shoot me, I'd like to offer you a seat on our board. She asks what's the catch. He says none. Coulson will be brought in and he should have an advocate. But he's acting like a threat and we can't take a threat against SHIELD lightly. She doesn't, either. Passes the gun back to him. He says this is about SHIELD. We can't afford to be enemies to each other.
Fitz leaves.
Gonzales says without a firm foundation, SHIELD will fall again. Take a seat on our board.
Coulson and crew. Mike has been tracking List. He's hunting down powered people and experimenting on them. And there's only one way to get to him. We need to find Grant Ward to find Skye. Ha!
Gemma says the box won't open. Without Coulson, it's a worthless piece of junk. Heh.
Fitz goes to the airport. The box is in his backpack. Nice work, Gemma. Prosciutto Mozzarella sandwich!! "Be safe".
Next Tuesday - Skye practices her power. And May's cavalry past will be revealed.
Scoop on Deathlok here and here.
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