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hotsauceman1 wrote: I mean, why bring it up if it wont be important. Chekovs gun and all that.
I mean we need to find a reason why she ended up in westview from avengers. Especially so soon(Seems like only a few weeks?)
Because it's only importance to this story is that it draws attention to the situation that would otherwise go unnoticed.
These are my opinions. This is how I feel. Others may feel differently. This needs to be stated for some reason.
We can also take stock of Wanda’s position overall.
Since her introduction, she’s lost everyone she loved. First her brother, then Vision (twice!).
She was then snapped out of existence, only to return.
Very near revenge on Thanos, the being responsible for so much of her suffering (she comes the closest of the lot to taking him out single handed. Remember, he needed a bombardment to sort that one).
The trauma of that battle isn’t something one just shakes off I’d say, especially for someone without specific military training.
Before that? She’s ultimately always been a prisoner. First of Strucker, then under house arrest because reasons.
That’s...that’s a lot for anyone to process, let alone someone who can alter reality, and seemingly isn’t the most socialised.
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Yeah, forgot that Wanda got snapped and will only have returned a few weeks ago. The fact that Rambeau is the only "snapped" member of SWORD back on duty yet implies that most people are still having an understandably large amount of trouble coping with what happened. And after losing Vision, being involved in two massive battles THIS MONTH (subjectively) and then being told "no wait, that was all 5 years ago" - anyone's grip on reality is going to be tenuous.
The drone Rambeau uses seems very low-tech compared to the ones used by Fitz in Agents of SHIELD. Did Fitz not share his tech, or did SWORD not want the FBI to see their good stuff?
I think there's a general belief of, 'pretend Agents of SHIELD doesn't exist, and the netflix series exist even less.'
But you can throw other explanations in such like Government bureaucracy, supply line and logistical issues. Agencies just Not Playing Nicely with each other.
And that's before you get to the questions of the societal impact on technology of 50% of the worlds population vanishing for 5 years.
I mean, SWORD likely needs expensive tech for its specific role. Those costs can be offset by using Bog Standard tech in non-essential areas. Especially if you don’t expect to get it back?
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hotsauceman1 wrote: I think for me, the weird thing was they where it was modeled like a helicopter.
Why would a govt agency use drones shaped like a toy.
Helicopter drones do exist but are usually larger, and quadcopters are more common.
The drone Rambeau uses seems very low-tech compared to the ones used by Fitz in Agents of SHIELD. Did Fitz not share his tech, or did SWORD not want the FBI to see their good stuff?
Simpler answer: Agents of SHIELD isn't part of the MCU.
The drone Rambeau uses seems very low-tech compared to the ones used by Fitz in Agents of SHIELD. Did Fitz not share his tech, or did SWORD not want the FBI to see their good stuff?
Simpler answer: Agents of SHIELD isn't part of the MCU.
Yup. It's not like there is a world wide pandemic of inhumans and their royal family running amok around hawaii or anything.
Well... Agents of SHIELD isn't part of the MCU _yet_ if rumours are to be believed.
SWORD in the MCU may be an outgrowth of the fact that SHIELD was essentially destroyed, driven underground and regarded as part of HYDRA for a good couple of years before being rehabilitated somewhat. Various governments may have decided they don't entirely trust SHIELD and have set up a parallel agency - which is fairly new, as Rambeus' mother set it up - to deal with Wierd Stuff.
If SHIELD is back on the block, interagency friction ahoy!
So we are at
80s: Ful House it seems
90s IDK, maybe Something like fresh prince or Maybe more cynical ones like Rosanne?
00s Its likley going to switch to single camera like Malcolm in the Middle.
10s Scrubs and Modernfamily with a narrative / talking to the camera.
Well none of the eras have followed one show exclusively, but Friends will almost certainly heavily inform the 90s.
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The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
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Given how tight they've been with the leaks on this, unless it was Kevin Feige himself it was almost certainly speculative bs.
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
Billy and Tommy suddenly aging to 5 - Agnes providing a distraction?
Agnes is definitely Someone. Seemingly monitoring the situation, and providing aid or distractions.
Vision continues to notice the ‘cracks’.
Elisabeth Olsen could wear a bin liner and still be stunning.
Yay for confirming that Wanda could’ve squished Thanos single handed!
Unknown power set...awesome!
Vision shows a tiny glimmer of future knowledge.
Others caught up are suffering. That’s less than good.
Wanda’s accent dropped outside of the Hex....
And she’s gonna completely hatstand bonkers.
That’s at least the second time we’ve seen the same actress in the ads. Significant?
Whaaaaaaat the hell is going on!
Vision is almost certainly through the looking glass now.
Pietro? BUT NOT HER PIETRO!!!!!! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA??????
And that’s what my brain said when watching episode 5.
Now for some processed thoughts, touching on subjects discussed previously.
Spoiler:
They’re really leaning on the episodic format. Each episode gives a few more bread crumbs, and occasionally a full slice.
I know this is spoilered so peeps may not see it, but I’d recommend those holding off until all the episodes are available to at least watch it in chunks, as I think a full series binge, on the first go round, may lead to things being missed.
And it was a helluva mid-season episode. Shifted gears very neatly.
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It really didn't look like Wanda was expecting Pietro to show up, re-cast of otherwise. So who's doing this? Or is she losing her mind? Talking immediately before implied that controlling everything in Westview was taking its toll.
Is he the witness protection subject? Wu's been involved in looking after superpowered people before, after all.
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This episode changes the MCU. That... ending. That... character. We're in uncharted waters now. Anything is up for grabs at this point.
Spoiler:
Yeah, so... Quicksilver, but the Fox X-Men Quicksilver.
What the fething feth???
And Wanda walking out of the town and threatening Sword. Her accent coming back. Confirmation she stole Vision's body. The twins being immune to Wanda's powers. Agnes getting creepier. Wanda and Vision fighting.
Really making me wonder if this is the point Disney start to switch from "We make TV shows based on our movies" to "We make movies based on our TV shows"
After all, it being a TV show is the whole gimmick. And they certainly seem to be going that way with Star Wars.
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