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"A View in the Dark"
Agent Carter episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 2
Directed byLawrence Trilling
Written by
Produced by
  • Tara Butters
  • Michele Fazekas
  • Chris Dingess
Cinematography byEdward J. Pei
Original air dateJanuary 19, 2016 (2016-01-19)
Running time43 minutes
Guest appearances
  • Whitney Frost
  • Jason Wilkes
  • Calvin Chadwick
  • Hugh Jones
  • Rufus Hunt
  • Violet
  • Ana Jarvis
  • Rose Roberts
  • Thomas Gloucester
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"A View in the Dark" is the second episode of the

Zero Matter, and is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. The episode was written by Eric Pearson & Lindsey Allen and directed by Lawrence Trilling
.

Hayley Atwell reprises her role as Carter from the film series, and is joined by regular cast members James D'Arcy and Enver Gjokaj.

"A View in the Dark" originally aired on

Nielsen Media Research
, was watched by 3.18 million viewers.

Plot

Jason Wilkes meets with Peggy Carter to help with her investigation, though he is hesitant to turn on Isodyne as it was the only company willing to hire him as a black man. Wilkes explains that Isodyne had attempted to replicate the success of the Manhattan Project
and in doing so, had discovered Zero Matter. The frozen woman must have come into physical contact with it, though its effects are not limited to that. Carter and Wilkes agree to steal the Zero Matter, and at Isodyne, find agents of the Council destroying the program. Wilkes manages to get to the Zero Matter, but is confronted by Frost, who is there to steal it herself. The two are exposed to the Zero Matter in the ensuing scuffle, leaving Wilkes missing and Frost having absorbed Zero Matter.

Production

Development

In January 2016, Marvel announced that the second episode of the season would be titled "A View in the Dark", to be written by Eric Pearson & Lindsey Allen, with Lawrence Trilling directing.[1]

Casting

Further information: List of Agent Carter characters

In January 2016, Marvel revealed that main cast members

Thomas Gloucester.[2][3] Graham, Verbeek, Boone, Bolger, Cristantello, and Wise reprise their roles from earlier in the series.[4][5]

Release

Broadcast

"A View in the Dark" was first aired in the United States on ABC on January 19, 2016.[1]

Reception

Ratings

In the United States the episode received a 0.9/3 percent share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49, meaning that it was seen by 0.9 percent of all households, and 3 percent of all of those watching television at the time of the broadcast. It was watched by 3.18 million viewers.[6]

Critical response

Eric Goldman of

Ana Jarvis.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "(#202) "A View in the Dark"". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  2. ^ Curnow, Andrew (February 4, 2016). "'Agent Carter' Season 2 Episode 2 review: 'A View in the Dark'". Cult Box. Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  3. ^ "Scoop: Marvel's Agent Carter on ABC - Tuesday, February 16, 2016". BroadwayWorld. February 1, 2016. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  4. Marvel.com. Archived from the original
    on December 11, 2014. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  5. ^ Damore, Meagan (January 4, 2016). ""Agent Carter" Enters The Atomic Age In Season 2 Premiere Description". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  6. ^ Porter, Rick (January 21, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'Chicago Fire' and 'Hollywood Game Night' adjust up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
  7. ^ Eric Goldman (January 20, 2016). "Marvel's Agent Carter: "A View in the Dark" Review". IGN. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  8. ^ Amy Ratcliffe (January 19, 2016). "AGENT CARTER Recap: The Problem with Zero Matter". Nerdist. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2016.

External links

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