Let's just rate AOS based on what it's meant to be: A fun little show based on a comic book, from back when they were still called comic books. They understandably took liberties to retrofit the comic for current day, and they did a nice job with it, too.

Some viewers trashed AOS, while it the same time, many more enjoyed it. In addition, AOS garned several award nominations, and a few wins. We always have the naysayers with us. The show wasn't designed for purists (and no show ever is, as they are different mediums, with onscreen media being unable match the level of detail that the written word contains). AOS is for the rest of us to enjoy. I've recommend AOS to others and it's been received well. My niece went through all of it in no time.

Some of the features are: Quake & Bake, Wholesome Coulson, Meg The Magnificent, The Cavalry, Warding off attacks - especially from within, loves found and lost, toxic spy marriages/relationships, LaLaLaLa Lola, and Scientists like the Professor in Gilligan's Island (They could do almost anything with some corn syrup, ammonia, and a subatomic particle separator). There's a plethora of powered people. Aliens, other planets, and other dimensions also crack the door to peek in.

Most of the writing is imaginative. I'm not thrilled with what they did to some characters, and some scenarios are duds, but the flow from season to season is cohesive. Season 3, in particular, ran a tired out plotline, but season 4 brings it back from the cliff's edge. They had a vision from the beginning and stuck to it, which is why the later seasons work so well. Thus, the show creators did what they set out to do.

The characters are likable and easy to root for. If you can hang in there until Lance (the Brit) makes an appearance, he's probably the funniest character. When he joins the crew he cannot stop badmouthing his ex, Bobbi. It's a fun running bit.

In a couple of the seasons, Skye looks awful, with shabby clothes and hair. In the 7th season she looks like a housewife of Orange County, with frosted hair and fake nails. What an eye-roller. It's the opposite of her character, which is one of getting in the mud, and mixing it up in the thick of battle. She was perfect in the first couple seasons. It's befuddling that they messed with her look.

The very end disappointed somewhat. It certainly could have been better. It's odd how many shows there are that depart from their character to devise a unique ending. For AOS, the word "never" is part of the final dialogue, making the ending a bit of a downer. "Never," almost always, is never a good word to use for good endings. I'm tiptoeing around spoilers in order to air my suspicions: Writers do that stuff to try and close shop permanently on a show. They're fatigued. They're a little selfish, as well.

There was talk of a project involving the cast and crew in late 2020, however everything seems to have stalled of late for the obvious reason. Fans would welcome more of AOS, as would I.

Everybody is entitled to their form of mindless, or mind-resting entertainment. This isn't mindless, and it won't depress your IQ like some shows will, but don't necessarily expect a mental challenge. We need to watch things that help us unwind.

Non-purist fans of sci-fi/fantasy/superheroes will enjoy this show. Just jump into Lola and takeoff!

IMHO... 🎬8 🎭7 🤔5 ⚡8 💓5 🎨7 🔚6 . Age 13+.