I don't see why they can't find some sciencey way that the evil corporation in the background can't give someone ESP in a future episode.
Well, if we followed the recipe...should be cake. A demon-violence-free-zone cake.
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sj - Oct 16, 2013 1:26:59 pm PDT #3264 of 5827
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Polter-Cow - Oct 16, 2013 1:38:30 pm PDT #3265 of 5827
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I absolutely agree that the whole "Puh, ESP" was weird because, like Skye said, a year ago she would have been all "Puh, aliens." And I could see them introducing some science-y ESP.
Matt the Bruins fan - Oct 16, 2013 1:41:10 pm PDT #3266 of 5827
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Loki was able to mind-control people and zap van-sized objects around with his tesseract-powered scepter, so there's an alien tech/magic equivalent to at least some psychic powers. Likewise, Odin appeared to be aware of Thor's redemption even in his comatose state, which implies some sort of clairvoyance or other mystical awareness.
Connie Neil - Oct 16, 2013 1:47:58 pm PDT #3267 of 5827
brillig
Someone can always claim Clarke's Law (I think) that any insufficiently explained science looks like magic/mutant powers.
kat perez - Oct 16, 2013 2:27:18 pm PDT #3268 of 5827
"We have trust issues." Mylar
Or aliens. Dude! What can't they do? They could totally handwave some telepathy/ESP like powers developed from super advanced alien technology. Maybe that's what was written on the wall?
OK. That's totally what's going on in the SHIELD in my mind.
smonster - Oct 16, 2013 5:41:24 pm PDT #3269 of 5827
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
This episode finally hooked me in, I think. I'm not 100% in love, but I keep reminding myself that Buffy's first season was shaky in parts. I still find it jarring how young Skye acts. How old is she supposed to be?
I'm also trying to be patient because, well.. this may be ME but it's not the ME from back when. How involved *is* Joss? I haven't been paying attention to the writing credits (got out of the habit) but I was assuming it's an all new writing staff since many of Joss' alums are showrunners themselves, now.
There are definitely touches of cleverness and wit. That and Coulson and May and Fitz-Simmons are enough for now. I'm willing to watch it unfold. Skye and Ward are growing on me by centimeters per episode.
eta imdb says Jeff Bell wrote this one and the second ep. >[link]
Vortex - Oct 16, 2013 6:17:48 pm PDT #3270 of 5827
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I still find it jarring how young Skye acts. How old is she supposed to be?
YES.
Part of my issue with the show is that I really don't like Skye.
Connie Neil - Oct 16, 2013 6:20:17 pm PDT #3271 of 5827
brillig
I find Coulson's concern for Skye to be kind of creepy to be honest. Like I wouldn't be surprised to find out she his secret daughter or something (or the real him, whatever). But I have high hopes for next week. Which means it'll just be a fake out, of course.
Zenkitty - Oct 16, 2013 6:36:01 pm PDT #3272 of 5827
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Seems like all Whedon shows must include a odd young woman who annoys the daylights out of half the audience.
beekaytee - Oct 17, 2013 2:55:04 pm PDT #3273 of 5827
Compassionately intolerant
Like I wouldn't be surprised to find out she his secret daughter or something (or the real him, whatever
I thought this too!