Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Reaction: "The Return" (4x21)

Spoilers! Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. contains PG-13 level content.

Our heroes have just exited the Framework, and from the looks of things, they won't be getting a break any time soon, especially with the season finale looming next week. How did it all go down this week? Let's find out!

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My Favorite Moments

★ Mallory Jansen's acting was just... phenomenal. Wow. (I'm scared of her.) I really liked how they tried to redeem Aida/Ophelia. Until that all... fell to pieces. Regardless, the emotional depth that they gave her was seriously incredible. Please, give her an award.

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★ I loved Coulson and May's banter. (I'm sad about that bottle of Haig though!)

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★ Coulson slicing the Russian's face off with his shield was a beautiful moment.

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★ YoYo is such a great, badass character. Even though I found myself annoyed with her decisions because I knew what the consequences would be, I recognize that she didn't know what the consequences would be and I still completely respect them.

★ To go with that, Daisy was really badass in this episode. Also, so was May. We really lucked out with the female characters in this show. I'm grateful for all of them.

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★ Speaking of badass women, I love Piper and would be down to see her in a bigger role.

★ GHOST RIDER!!! Yes!!! I can't wait to see more of him. I'm glad he's back--the team could definitely use his help.

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My Least Favorite Moments

★ I can't believe how unhinged Ophelia is. Honestly. Wow. I didn't think Aida could get any worse, but apparently I was wrong.

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★ My heart is breaking over Fitzsimmons. Again. I can't take it.

★ I was really, really, really worried about Mack.

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★ RIP, Davis. </3

★ Why is Talbot suddenly being difficult again? (Oh my gosh, is he going to die in the finale?)

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★ I'm not fond of where YoYo is. At all. I am very uncomfortable and worried.

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Favorite Quotes

Coulson: "Oh, you know, guy tried to become a god, so we opened up a portal beneath his quantum-power cube, then Ghost Rider dragged him to another dimension with his hellfire chain."
May: "So things ended well then."

Talbot: "Can you explain that?"
Coulson: "I can try."

Overall

While this wasn't my favorite episode of the season, I'm not complaining at all. While I didn't feel the tension quite as much in this episode, it was still a nerve-wracking one. And at the same time, it was nice to have a bit of a breather before the finale. However, I didn't do that much breathing, and I definitely won't be doing much next week, I don't think. I don't even have any idea what's going to happen. It's definitely going to be one wild ride.

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What did you think of this episode? What do you think will happen in the finale?

(Are you ready for it? I'm definitely not.)