I thought we knew that already? That it was a mini-series, not a full one?

As for the episode, I liked it quite a bit, though I wish the scenes weren't so dang dark all the time. The only thing that bothered me was Talbot's change of heart. We didn't see anything in-episode to cause it.

Also, as soon as Coulson handed Ward off to nameless lackies, I knew he was going to escape.

ETA: I did like Ward thinking he was earning his way back on to the team and Coulson telling him he was out of his mind.

I thought we knew that already? That it was a mini-series, not a full one?

Yeah, I think that was always the plan, to have it fill in during AoS's hiatus. Although, I'm hoping if it does well enough they will bring it back for the same purpose next season.

Also, as soon as Coulson handed Ward off to nameless lackies, I knew he was going to escape.

Yes, TCG looked at me and said, "this is where he escapes".

The only thing that bothered me was Talbot's change of heart.

It did seem a little rushed, and I'm hoping he is not completely on SHIELD's side yet, and maybe he just realized they didn't do this one thing?

I miss the days of Coulson having all the toys he wants at his command.

I like it better now. Too many toys and too many allies, and it eventually just looks too easy.

I'm curious as to which Ward brother is the bigger psychopath.

Also, as soon as Coulson handed Ward off to nameless lackies, I knew he was going to escape.

I was really irritated by this. I mean, he's the fucking superspy, your best and brightest, and you have random lackeys transporting him? With regular cuffs?

They should have just drugged his food and knocked him out and he would have woken up in the Senator's basement. Good news is that it was the General's people, so they can't blame SHIELD.

The way they focused on the cuffs, it seemed very significant.

And obvious. At one point, wasn't he in a full body chain? Why did they take it off? Why did they take the hood off?

Joss, I expect better from you! At least a throwaway line about how Coulson wanted them to take more precautions. That "don't give him an inch" bit was not sufficient.

The end of FitzSimmons is sad. But so telling that Fitz is very nearly fine if he's not talking to Simmons. His imaginary Simmons was helpful, but Real Simmons isn't. And she's turning into a badass.

Why did they take the hood off?

Pretty sure Coulson's playing a double-game. Possibly a triple one.

I mean, it was awesome to see him call out Ward for what he is--murderer and traitor--but I also think Coulson knows Ward well enough to use him. If Ward takes advantage of the chance to escape, well, it's not on Coulson's watch, and if he goes after Senator Ward, that's okay because I'm pretty sure Coulson didn't believe everything Christian said, either.

That said, I hope Coulson would at least feel bad about any of those guards getting killed by Ward. Even if they are the Senator's men (or Talbot's).

As for Bobbi and Hunter, seems like they're setting them up for a reconciliation, what with the tag-team fighting they're so good at. Which I would be happier about except I don't like Hunter any more than May does...