The show seems to be gradually picking up from a slow start and the plots seem to be getting better. I started watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D without knowing what to expect.. Joss Whedon's impeccable rep on one hand and the nagging question of whether Marvel's A.O.S can get us interested in its storyline without any major characters.. The first couple of episodes dint help much either.. BUT, don't judge the series yet, cause it only gets better.. :) Ask me, Whedon is doing a good job and the show has a lot of potential if it keeps churning out good stories like in the last few episodes. The lack of Major characters like cap, thor, iron man is a non issue because this show isn't about them..(those who wanna get more of them, can watch the movies or maybe grab some of those really awesome comics out there :P) A.O.S tells us the stories of how non powered beings like shield try to cope with all the mess that comes along with the aliens, gods, monsters. The message is 'We don't need superpowers to save the world' I see a lot of promise for the show, and i hope they keep adding more good plots.. all the best A.O.S!!!