'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Recap: 'Best Laid Plans'

Written by John Edward Betancourt

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There are many, many reasons as to why I enjoy the wonder that is Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., but of those many reasons, there is one important element when it comes to this series that I adore above all else; the fact that when the time arrives for the show to bring together some big-time plot points, it does so in stunning fashion. Sure, sometimes it may take the story a little longer to arrive at that all-important juncture where the plot is vaulted forward, but once we get there, the end result is nothing short of breathtaking and fans everywhere are left with a wonderful sense of satisfaction.
 
I make mention of that, because after weeks of buildup and slight stagnation from time to time, last night’s episode of the show, ‘Best Laid Plans’, delivered on everything the fans have been waiting for. Because is the story that finally featured an incredibly satisfying revolt against Kasius, and this is the story that finally saw our intrepid Agents band together and do something in order to start the process to return home and every single second of this particular tale kept me on the edge of my seat.
 
It accomplished such a feat by moving at a breakneck pace throughout the course of the hour. There simply wasn’t a moment wasted in this tale and as an added bonus, there was plenty of thrilling action and adventure to be found as well. Case in point, the entire storyline aboard Zephyr One, wherein the Agents got the old bird ready to fly and used an incoming gravity storm to their advantage and while May worked to keep the craft stable on their way toward low orbit, Daisy dealt with the unpleasant surprise of a stowaway named Sinara and after one hell of a fist fight, Daisy put down Sinara once and for all. 
 
However, while that alone should be satisfying in its own right, the true highlight of this story was the fact that humanity finally stood up to Kasius and the Kree, thanks to another assist from Mack and Yo-Yo, and this fight against the boys of blue was enough to force a stalemate and a face to face meeting with Kasius himself and my goodness, it was simply wonderful to see ol’ Kas boil and stew in anger when he didn’t get his way and for a brief moment there, it truly seemed like he was going to lose control in this episode when he came to realize just how well Mack and Yo-Yo played him. 
 
Yet, while this episode was tons of fun and extremely satisfying since Kasius finally enjoyed a proverbial slap in the face, I feel like this tale was merely an appetizer. After all, Coulson and the gang are on their way to find Flint and the rest of the team, so they can head back home and that means our time in the future is likely coming to an end. But hopefully not before Kasius pays the piper for his endless sins in the most epic and thrilling of fashion and considering the fact that he took the time to resurrect Tess in this story, just to screw with everyone, I hope he gets his just desserts, soon. Until next time. 

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