Agent Carter (TV Series) Life of the Party (2016) User Reviews

You'll Never See it Coming

[ThomasDrufke · 9/10 · 17 February 2016]

Agent Carter has had its ups and downs this season, but I think this episode really came together and gave us one of the more thrilling and satisfying episodes the series has had since its inception. All of that even without Peggy out in the field much at all. 'Life of the Party' gave me what I have been hoping for since the season premiere in more Bridget Regan as Dottie. Sure, Whitney Frost has stepped up her game since her first appearance, but the hole that was missing this season was Dottie's presence. Whether it was her seductive banter with all of the men in the show or her back and forth with Peggy, I had a lot of fun watching her arc unfold.

Peggy came up with the great idea of having Dottie go undercover to the fundraiser where Whitney, Chadwick, and the rest of the panel were planning their next move with Zero Matter. It was fun to see that even Dottie was shocked by some of the reveals that went down as Whitney showcased her full abilities and consequently killed her husband. At an event like this, you can always expect the SSR to play a part, and tonight was no different. Jack did his best to spoil any plans Peggy and crew had of getting a sample of Whitney's Zero Matter. I was kind of hoping that Jack would make the turn to Peggy's side after all that he's seen. But the very last scene was pretty much his final chance. I wouldn't be shocked to see Jack kick the bucket very soon.

So in all, tonight gave us some great Dottie moments, surprisingly effective romantic material, and solid Zero Matter action. I would think Peggy will be joining in on the fight within a few episodes, after all, she was impaled only a few short days ago.

+Dottie is back

+Chad Michael Murray's performance

+Jarvis & Dottie banter

9.0/10

Everybody's got secrets

[jhudson-11704 · 9/10 · 26 July 2017]

Dottie returns and she hasn't changed one bit and is every bit of fun as we know she can be. She is exactly what this show needed to reinvigorate the plot. And another mission requiring secrecy is also great.

I also have to say how much I adore Ana Jarvis as she is so lilting and delightful. I'm glad she's around to add another layer to Edwin. I also love before the mission, when Jarvis was miming what type of weapon he should have, whether that be a sword, nunchuks or even a suicide cyanide pill.

Thompson was also enjoyable as he seems to be leaning back into Team Carter of the SSR. I really hope that he does actually slide back to that side as he can help them take down Vernon and the Arena Club.

The mission itself was also fun as Jarvis had to be in charge of taking care of Dottie during the mission. Her doing what she does, trying to kill Thompson, going behind their back was amazing and nothing less expected from her character.

Whitney was just as good as I thought she would be. Her destruction of Calvin and others was terrifying. What makes this even greater is that Dottie saw this and was clearly scared.

I will say I am actually kind of sad that Sousa broke up with his fiancée. Sousa and Carter are great together and they have incredible chemistry but I feel bad for Sousa's ex-fiancée. She was sweet, kind and adorable.

+ Regan's Dottie + The Jarvis Duo + The mission in the Arena Club + Whitney's power, that also scares Dottie + Thompson might be going good

Final Score: 9.3/10

"I'm a giver." (dialog, Dottie)

[A_Different_Drummer · 9/10 · 6 April 2016]

The common wisdom is that if you live long enough, you'll see everything.

I suspect that was penned long before the internet, but no matter the principle is the same.

With so much wonderful content floating around the cloud, the job of the viewer is to find the best, and the job of the reviewer is to identify the best.

One trick to this is that the core arc, no matter how clever, is never enough to push a show over the top. The characters have to be interesting and moreover they need to appear to be having fun so that, by proxy, the viewer can have fun too.

(Digression -- this was the "big secret" in Buffy. Not only were the Scooby gang fighting Evil, but they were having fun at the same time. The irony is that the one single person on the planet who should understand this better than anyone - Joss -- has overweighted much of SHIELD with tedious arcs while the characters themselves seem to be having a rotten time. And now back to our review...)

This wonderful episode makes the point. On the one hand it is about saving the world, yada yada. But everyone is having a great time en route and gets to spout great dialog.

Best of all, my favorite character, Bridget Regan as Dottie, is back. Even in a show that is already upbeat, she steals all her scenes and, armed with fast moves and great lines, takes the whole show up several notches in the blink of an eye.

It does not get any better than this.

[8.5] Suspense in crescendo

[cjonesas · 8/10 · 19 September 2021]

A thrilling SciFi episode with Dottie sort of being the center of it with her presence and acting shining out brightly; way ahead of the others.

Whitney is becoming a powerful evil entity and I can't wait to see what plans she has for the others. Suspense in crescendo...