3. That Cliffhanger Ending…
Much of the second season of Agent Carter was tied up in a rather nice bow. Peggy and Sousa finally got together, Jarvis seemingly managed to convince Agent Carter to stay on the West Coast, and Whitney Frost was effectively stopped and put away. Despite this, there was one loose end that many viewers will likely never get an answer two: who shot Agent Thompson and why was he/she so desperate to get their hands on that mysterious, “M. Carter,” file? As has already been mentioned, the M could very well stand for Margaret or Michael. The siblings both served in the war and, while we were told that Michael was killed in action, you know what they say: if you never see the dead body, are they really dead? You never know with Marvel, the company resurrects more people than Dr. Frankenstein, meaning that the mysterious file (and the contents of said file) likely would have played an enormous in the season that never was.
2. There Was Still More Story to Tell
Peggy Carter becomes the founder of S.H.I.E.L.D, lives to the ripe old age of 95, and likely played a pivotal role in molding and mentoring the new wave of Agents we see in the modern Marvel productions. While getting two seasons of television devoted to Peggy Carter is something we should all be grateful for, much of Season 1 dealt with her reintegration into post-war life and mourning the loss of Steve while Season 2 (though certainly entertaining) focused more on her burgeoning love-life than her rising in the ranks of the SSR. Certainly both Seasons’ focus provided a great deal of excitement and entertainment, and gave us a taste of Peggy’s resilience and general prowess, but it would have been nice to see all of the legendary things regarding Agent Carter that have been alluded to in Marvel’s other shows and films. We never got (and might never get) to see how Peggy develops S.H.I.E.L.D, which is a shame considering that particular plot and development would made for a much better tie-in to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
1. Peggy Carter
It would be pretty ridiculous to have an article pertaining to things we’ll miss about Agent Carter without the titular character being at the top of the list. Peggy Carter stole our hearts in Captain America: The First Avenger as she whipped Steve Rogers into Captain America shape, and has steadily been proving herself as one of the most pivotal female characters in entertainment. What’s especially appealing about Peggy is the fact that she encompasses all of the traits that make a strong character strong, and does so despite all of the raging sexism that surrounds her. Peggy is without question the most competent person on Agent Carter and her unwavering resilience was refreshing to see in an era rife with damsels in distress.
To be honest, there are roughly a million reasons why I’ll miss Agent Carter. It was yet another fun Marvel production that was a great show to watch during Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘s winter hiatuses (certainly preferable to whatever reality show drivel will take the time slot next year). There were ups and downs, like all shows have, but with a character like Peggy Carter taking center stage, each episode could be assured to have a moment or two that resonated with audiences. Agent Carter was the platform that Margaret Carter needed in order to step out of Steve Rogers’ shadow and solidify herself in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as one of the most strong and capable characters, both male and female alike, that we’ve seen on screen.
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