'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D' will basically be the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of 'The X-Files'...

'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D' will basically be the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of 'The X-Files'...

...and that's a good thing.

Editorial Opinion
By mook - Jun 06, 2013 07:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The X-Files were a special department, working within but somewhat separate from the FBI, concentrating on cases involving paranormal phenomena.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D will follow a special team, working within but somewhat separate from S.H.I.E.L.D, concentrating on cases involving superhero phenomena.

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Scully was initially a sceptic assigned to the X-Files, but gradually learns the truth.

From the trailer it seems Agent Grant Ward is assigned to the group, gradually learning more as the series progresses.

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The Lone Gunmen were a group of "geeky" investigators obsessed with conspiracy theories and the shadow organizations that they believe exist within the government. They also ran a conspiracy theory magazine.

Skye is a "geeky" investigator obsessed with superhero culture and the shadow organizations that exists within it. She also runs a conspiracy theory website.

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The X-Files produced two spin-off films.

Agents of SHIELD is spun off from a series of films, and is likely to have links to upcoming MCU films

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Wikipedia says “In addition to the series-spanning story arc, "Monster-of-the-Week" episodes formed roughly two-thirds of the episodes. In such stand-alone episodes, Mulder and Scully investigated strange crimes that had no effect on the show's mythology, though the episodes enriched the show's background”.

This will surely be the format that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D will take...

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MoonDoggyX
MoonDoggyX - 6/6/2013, 12:29 PM
I loved the X-Files. If AoS is anything like that, I'm gonna be hooked. Nice write up!
ruadh
ruadh - 6/6/2013, 1:01 PM
Yep....figured that out when it was first announced. HUGE potential.
koolaidbag
koolaidbag - 6/6/2013, 6:34 PM
I think it will be a perfect blend of x-files, and fringe.
mook
mook - 6/7/2013, 2:22 AM
@MoonDoggyX Thanks

@ruadh Hopefull it will be a good show in it's own right - but with clever links to the MCU

@koolaidbag I don't know Fringe...
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 6/7/2013, 6:11 PM
Loved the X-files! I'll be watching this as well!
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