It's been hyped-up for years, and now it's finally here! Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has premiered, and in this episode the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. take an in-depth look at the pilot episode. Are the characters compelling? What does the show seem to be saying about institutions and the working class? How is it already being tied into the Marvel films? And a whole lot more, including listener questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro and info on live shows
3:10 - General thoughts on the pilot
8:40 - The characters
16:56 - Ensemble cast; who is the protagonist?
20:47 - The thematic subtext; whether institutions are good or evil
23:22 - S.H.I.E.L.D. as NSA-like invader of privacy
25:40 - Racial subtext, S.H.I.E.L.D. as The (White) Man
33:31 - Is Marvel now The Man?
37:43 - Meshing with the films; when is this taking place?
46:57 - Truth serum, Lola, the score
57:41 - Listener questions
1:02:36 - Show close
DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing shieldcast@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!
