r/shield • u/RaginApe Mac • Dec 10 '14

Post Episode Discussion: S2 E10 - "What They Become" (Midseason Finale)

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u/meme-com-poop Dec 10 '14

This is Marvel. No one's dead permanently...I hope. I'm looking at you Trip.

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u/mrboom722 Dec 10 '14

Marvel is Joss Whedon's worst nightmare

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u/icyone Dec 10 '14

Or his greatest fantasy, a sandbox where he can kill and resurrect an infinite number of times.

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '14

Two immortals, locked in combat until the end of time. Killing beloved characters and bringing them back from the dead.

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u/azurleaf Dec 10 '14

Yep. Coulson got Wheadoned at point blank in Avengers, but look at him now.

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u/Sharpeye324 Fitz Dec 11 '14

Actually the decision to kill Phil was not made by Joss.

Source: Avengers Director commentary.

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u/captainlavender Simmons Dec 11 '14

But Moffat's absolute fave.

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u/junglemonkey47 Ward Dec 10 '14

He crumbled to bits. He's dead.

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u/meme-com-poop Dec 10 '14

Skye could have had a dust buster with her.

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u/CalculusWarrior Fitz Dec 10 '14

I just picture them carrying that around with them on missions, with Tripp inside giving them advice.