I'll keep this short - My real rating is 8*, +1 for coolness and keeping to a grand design. Can't add anything new that hasn't been posted already, but SHIELD has a good storyline, good plot, good characters - there's even a pretty decent level of chemistry between key characters to keep things interesting. Season 1 had a slow start - but really kicked it up toward the end. Season 2 is the best of the series, so far, with a great cliff-hanger. Surprisingly good sfx - all patterned from the films. If you dig Marvel characters, enjoy 'over-the-top' flair of a Jack Kirby comic book yarn, you'll totally dig the story. Excellent fodder for a night of binge watching.