The return of James D’Arcy as Jarvis, originally portrayed in the Agent Carter series, has rekindled fans’ interest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series Agents of SHIELD. Despite being a fundamental pillar in the MCU narrative from its premiere in 2013 until its conclusion in 2020, the series has not received the official recognition that many of its followers expected.
SHIELD you say…
Marvel fans have shared their surprise and frustration on social media, especially because Agents of SHIELD introduced story arcs that are crucial for understanding the connection between the MCU and events like Age of Ultron. One fan commented: “It’s funny because Agents of SHIELD is the only one that really has to be at least somewhat canon, since season 2 is the reason Age of Ultron happens“. Additionally, another fan highlighted an important plot from the series related to artificial intelligence, which seems to have been ignored by the MCU canon.
Some fans have even suggested that the actions and events of Agents of SHIELD could be explained as part of an alternate universe, thus facilitating their integration into the multiverse that the MCU is exploring in its future releases. “Feige can say that the actions of Agents of SHIELD occurred in another universe”, proposed a user on Twitter, suggesting the possibility of a mention in the movie Secret Wars.
Although the official inclusion of SHIELD Agents in the MCU narrative has not yet been finalized, the future looks promising with releases like Wonder Man and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will arrive next year. Meanwhile, VisionQuest remains without a defined release date, keeping fans waiting for what will come in this rich and expansive Marvel narrative.