Agent Carter Recap: "The Iron Ceiling"

Written by John Edward Betancourt

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Oh man, last night's episode of Agent Carter was about as loaded as you can get when it comes to an hour of television. We saw some important origins for the future, we reunited with old friends, but most importantly, Peggy Carter was back in action at last.  So let's not waste another minute and get down to recapping last night's episode "The Iron Ceiling".

The first order of business, The Black Widow program. This was just a fantastic piece to see on television as we learned that Dottie is a killing machine, well trained in the ways of the Black Widow. It was a program that held nothing back as we watched Dottie snap another young girl's neck, but seeing the program in action merely set up the fact that Peggy's new neighbor clearly has a mission when it comes to the missing Stark technology as well, and it should be interesting to see where this little plot thread is headed. 

But the bulk of tonight's story was all about the wireless typewriter and the message it sent to the SSR offices.  Turns out Peggy was able to crack the code of the message it sent in record time and she learned that whomever was on the other end of that device, had a purchase of Stark technology in mind. The only downside...the purchase was to be made in the heart of Russia.  So naturally a team is put together, one that Peggy wants in on, and the only way she gets to go as well...is to sign up the Howling Commandos for another mission.  

Now, this was simply the best part of the show last night. Seeing the Commandos and Peggy doing what they do best as they rescued a Russian scientist. It was just so satisfying to see the team back in action one more time. Plus, it finally got Peggy some street cred with the SSR, but alas, that may not last since Agent Sousa appears to have figured out who the mystery woman was at the club a few weeks ago, and that cannot be good for Peggy in any form or fashion.

If anything, this episode was a transitional one through and through. We still have very little answers about well...anything and that's to be expected since I'm sure the answers we seek are coming near the end of the series, but man, what better a way to bridge the middle of the story and the end than by busting out some action and the Howling Freakin' Commandos!? Either way, this show has consistently delivered some of the best "filler" episodes I've seen on TV in years and while this one was fun, it looks like things get super serious next week.  Until then...

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