Absolution (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
| "Absolution" | |
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| Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 21 |
| Directed by | Billy Gierhart |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | |
| Cinematography by | Allan Westbrook |
| Editing by |
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| Original air date | May 17, 2016 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Absolution" is the twenty-first episode, and first part of the two-part
Clark Gregg reprises his role as Coulson from the film series, and is joined by series regulars Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Henry Simmons, and Luke Mitchell.
"Absolution" originally aired on
Plot
After being
Hive commandeers a missile silo in order to launch the warhead containing the Primitive pathogen, but
Despite his insistence that the pathogen's effects cannot be reversed, Radcliffe agrees to work with Fitz and Jemma Simmons to find a way to cure the Primitives, while the rest of S.H.I.E.L.D. focuses on locating Hive's acolytes and the warhead. While Fitz (having just found Mack's mislaid crucifix) ensures Hive is secure, Giyera remotely detonates a gas bomb smuggled into the Playground, which releases the pathogen into the hangar, transforming five agents into Primitives. Fitz escapes but the Primitives free Hive, who seizes the Zephyr, intending to use it to bring the pathogen into the upper atmosphere. At the mercy of her craving, Daisy escapes her cell, reaches the hangar, and begs Hive to control her again.
Production
Development
In April 2016, Marvel announced that the twenty-first episode of the season would be titled "Absolution", to be written by Chris Dingess and Drew Z. Greenberg, with Billy Gierhart directing.[1] The episode was originally titled "Forgiven".[2]
Casting
In April 2016, Marvel revealed that main cast members
Noelle Mabry, Frank Moran, and Ralph Lammie, contestants on the "
Broadcast
"Absolution" was first aired in the United States on ABC on May 17, 2016, as part of the two-hour third season finale.[1]
Reception
Ratings
In the United States the episode received a 1.0/4 percent share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49, meaning that it was seen by 1.0 percent of all households, and 4 percent of all of those watching television at the time of the broadcast. It was watched by 3.03 million viewers.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d "(#321/322) "Absolution/Ascension"". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on July 6, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ Schaefer, Sarah (April 27, 2016). "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Synopsis Teases Civil War Aftermath". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ "(#319) "Failed Experiments"". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on April 19, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
- ^ "(#318) "Singularity"". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on May 1, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ "Scoop: MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D on ABC — Tuesday, March 15, 2016". BroadwayWorld. February 29, 2016. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ^ "Scoop: MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D on ABC — Tuesday, March 8, 2016". BroadwayWorld. February 23, 2016. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- ^ Mark, Jon (March 10, 2016). "'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Academy' Takes Super Fans For a Real Ride". Inquisitr. Archived from the original on June 23, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
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- ^ Porter, Rick (May 18, 2016). "Tuesday final ratings: 'NCIS' and 'Chicago Fire' finales adjust up". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 20, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
External links
- "Absolution" at ABC[dead link]
- "Absolution" at IMDb
