Agent Carter (TV Series) Now Is Not the End (2015) User Reviews

"The next time you approach a woman in a dark alley, you might want to introduce yourself."

[bensonmum2 · 7/10 · 19 March 2021]

It's 1946 New York and Agent Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) is working at the Strategic Scientific Reserve, a government agency. She might have "Agent" in her title, but the male agents treat her like a secretary, or worse. She overhears a conversation about a case involving a stolen formula and decides to do some investigating on her own. She soon discovers, however, that the formula has already been turned into a weapon.

I'm so happy to discover that Agent Carter isn't one of the shows where each episode is one and done. Instead, I'm delighted at the prospect of a season long story arc. And what a great beginning! Dead bodies, undercover work, explosions, and Howard Stark's butler, Jarvis - a nice start. What little plot I have so far is interesting enough. While a lot of the specifics aren't yet clear, I consider that a good thing. Also, as much as I enjoy watching Peggy get one over on the baddies, I equally enjoy watching her get one over on her chauvinistic co-workers - even if they don't know it yet. A lot of promise to the series.

Looking forward to episode 2.

7/10

You are a credit to your profession, if the men in your office can't see that, they're fools

[jhudson-11704 · 8/10 · 24 July 2017]

For the MCU's first female led TV/movie, they sure struck gold. Atwell's performance in the First Avenger proved that she's strong and doesn't bow down to the man, especially in the 40's. Atwell's Carter is proved an even greater heroine in her first episode. Her abilities as an agent, in physicality, manipulation and intelligence, were incredible.

One thing I must give credit for is making this show look like it actually is in the 40's. Not just the set design, wardrobe and cars but also the cinematography, making it a kind of bright, hazy appearance that gives it the sense of it being aged.

I did very much like all the characters, not only Carter. It was great to see Howard again and that he is still the same and very much like Tony. Jarvis has a sort of polite bravery and naivety that makes him so likable. The agents are good too, Sousa is very humble and knows that Carter deserves more. Thompson is a cocky guy but sure knows what he is doing and is a capable agent, same goes with Chief Dooley. I very much like that these agents are quite capable and while they are behind Carter on the case, they are still able to keep up.

While I do like the connections to the First Avenger, since it is set about a year after that film, it did go a tad too much, in my opinion, showing flashbacks to Steve crashing the plane, vita-rays, Carter mourning over Cap. It seemed like a reminder that it was after the film instead of just partially referencing it. I also thought the sexism in the show was kind of overdone. I do understand that in the era, women aren't truly recognized for their abilities, and that it is to show the obstacles Carter has to overcome, it could have been lessened and still be made relevant.

The writing and directing in this show is fantastic, setting up the story for a miniseries while not showing too much to do or too much to know.

+ Atwell's Carter + Supporting Cast + Great work making it look like the 40s + Writing and directing - Too much First Avenger references - I get it, sexism is rampant in the 40s

Final Score: 8.7/10

Bring On the Female Comic-Book Leads

[ThomasDrufke · 8/10 · 8 January 2015]

For a long time females struggled with getting prominent roles in comic book films and T.V. shows. Each studio was very coy about wanting to take a chance on shaping a franchise around a commodity that fair or not, has yet to be proved. But I have to say after watching the pilot of Agent Carter, I was immediately wondering why it took so long. Hayley Atwell is terrific as the bada** spy agent for Shield.

It begins with her mourning Captain Steve Rogers AKA Captain America's 'death', which was definitely a cool way of acknowledging her back story without doing the Agents of Shield way of overkilling the superhero references. The episode also has a few other easter eggs planted and typical Marvel fan service that is only going to get better. Where Agents of Shield failed with casting capable actors who create interesting characters, Agent Carter does the opposite by getting proved actors and keep the season episodes to 8, which is a great move. You can already tell the mystery behind Leviathan growing and by only having 6 episodes left until the season finale it creates a sense of excitement and urgency behind each episode. Where as a 23 episode arc there are always a few fillers that don't develop the plot at all.

The pilot did a great job of creating characters such as Thompson and Dooley who show the darker and sketchy sides of Shield, while also having Howard Stark and even Jarvis be reinvigorated into the universe in a more fascinating way than in years past. But the real star is Peggy Carter, who is quickly becoming one of my favorite Marvel characters. The 40's setting gives a new edge to a female lead and ensures we will get plenty of funny old style punch-lines.

+Atwell is back!

+Interesting supporting characters

+The story is already heating up

8.0/10

April 1946!

[cjonesas · 8/10 · 1 September 2021]

A thrilling pilot of an interesting series with a strong female lead, capable in almost anything she puts her mind to, smart and witty and of course emotional.

The storyline is nicely interesting with good production value and attention to details.

Liked it very much.

Now Is Not the End

[Prismark10 · 6/10 · 14 October 2019]

Hayley Atwell reprises Agent Carter in her own television series. Using clips from Captain America: The First Avenger, this series is set after the second world war as Agent Carter works for the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR.) The organisation that was succeeded by SHIELD.

The SSR is male dominated and chauvinistic. Agent Carter gets the brunt of it.

With the paranoia that manifested itself in the USA of the 1950s. The American government are after Howard Stark who is held in contempt for failing to appear in a Congress hearing and regarded as a traitor for selling his dangerous inventions to the highest bidder.

Howard Stark turns to Agent Carter for help to clear his name and his butler Jarvis provides her with assistance.

This episode has a wonderful period setting, it looks good visually. In contrast to Captain America: The First Avenger which was shot in Manchester, England which stood in for New York.

The pacing is good. Carter glams up to use her feminine charms and also gets to kick ass.

The first episode is forming an arc, it has more organic links with the Marvel movies and it is clear money was spent here.

The writers and director need some help

[SureCommaNot · 4/10 · 11 December 2023]

To the showrunners,

Agent Carter is supposed to be smart. So having her make stupid mistakes is going to undermine the audience's ability to believe your little show. So if she asks someone to dip her at a dance to avoid being seen, don't have her immediately look right back with her face clearly visible; this makes no sense.

And don't make her a hypocrite either. If she faults someone for standing up for her, don't end the episode by having her standing up for another character. (If something isn't appropriate behavior at one juncture, it's not suddenly going to be okay for the lead character to do it later.) The first time I attempted to watch this show, back when it first came out, this alone was why I stopped watching.

I am presently trying again. Hoping it gets better.