Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. "The Beginning of the End" (5/13/14, Spoilers)

Excellent episode. Those who stuck around during some of the earlier, somewhat weaker episodes have been rightfully rewarded.



I loved the writing during this episode. Even though not credited, I swear that Joss had a hand in writing at least parts of this episode, particularly the back and forth between Coulson and Fury.



I'm really glad they didn't try and redeem Ward. He survived the episode so we'll likely see him next season... but I'm hoping only in a recurring basis (if that) and that they keep Triplett on as his replacement. He's a much more interesting character and meshes well with Coulson's fascination with S.H.I.E.L.D. relics.



Nice call back to Avengers with the Coulson and the big ass gun. (For those who don't recall, during Coulson's death scene, he fired that gun at Loki, saying "So, that's what it does.")



I also liked that they at least tried to acknowledge those who said that FitzSimmons would never have survived... as well as providing a (admittedly rather implausible) explanation how they might have.



All in all... a very good ending to a good season, and I'm looking forward to next season. :)