Agents of SHIELD: Bouncing Back Review

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Agents of SHIELD returned to our screens Tuesday night, starting off with a bang-quite literally. It
gave us moments of joy, fangirl/boy worthy moments, and definitely some shipper moments that had me internally screaming. So what are we waiting for? Onto the review!

Synopsis:
The team get wind of a new Inhuman on the scene, a young woman named Elena Rodriguez with the ability of super speed. Meanwhile, back at the base, Coulson is determined to put an end to Gideon Malick-at any cost.

Review:
I've always loved Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. From the first episode, it slowly became my favorite show. However, I couldn't deny that from season two onward, something felt missing from the show, something that made season one work so well for me. It wasn't until Bouncing Back aired that I realized what: fun. This episode was fun. A word I wouldn't usually associate with S.H.I.E.L.D, as it's been dealing with darker themes since the Hydra reveal in Turn, Turn, Turn.

Between seeing the Secret Warriors finally being assembled, the use of Elena's powers, and the humor being completely on point, this episode is no doubt a favorite of mine so far this season.

We've got some much needed character development for a lot of characters (especially in terms of Fitz and Simmons), and more development on the relationship department. There was a scene for each of the main relationships of the show (Fitzsimmons, Phillinda, Static Quake and Huntingbird) and the episode also gave the fandom a new ship: Elena and Mack, an already fun and endearing relationship.

Of course, the whole episode wasn't just laughs and giggles. We also got our best look at Hive yet, and I've got to say, it's terrifying. Brett Dalton knocked it out of the park with this episode; the Grant Ward we all know and love (or love to hate) is definitely gone and there's no denying the eerie presence Hive has. If that's how creepy it is recuperating, I'd really hate to see what it's going to be like at full power, so to speak.

S.H.I.E.L.D. is definitely back and if the rest of this season is as good as this episode then, hoo boy, are we in for a ride.

Rating: 10/10