This week Agent Carter ended its second season. I know, I’m
sad, too. And now there’s talk that it
might not return for a season three.
might not return for a season three.
Wha?!?!
Agent Carter brings something to the television audience
that is lacking across the T.V. landscape, and that is strong female characters
in lead roles.
As the main character, you’d expect Peggy Carter to be a
world class badass, and Hayley Atwell delivers in spades. The Steve Rogers vibe
is strong in her as she endeavors to solve the case with integrity and
fairness. Everywhere she goes, there is usually a man telling her no, but she
keeps moving forward with grace and unapologetic intelligence. And the hat. Let’s
not forget that red hat.
When Peggy needed back up after her pigheaded male superiors
kicked her off the case, it was Rose, the secretary who came to her aid. And
did a damn fine job of it, too. Girl power!
But what I find most intriguing about the show is that it’s
also the woman who are the supreme villains. From Dottie Underwood to Whitney
Frost, these women drive the action. They are stronger and more ruthless than
their male counterparts, and it’s glorious.
I’ve always been intrigued by the female villain. What
motivates them is at times so much more complex than with males. And it’s that
difference that makes for an interesting story. Now, I’m not saying I wish for
the women of the world to be inspired for evilness, but I do like how it shows
how a woman can be more than the moll. You want to take over the world, girl?
Have at it!
And that is why we need Agent Carter. We need a showcase of
strong, competent, intelligent women who are the driving force of the story.
Supergirl is making an honest go of it with Kara, her sister Alex, and Cat
Grant. And although Agents of SHEILD focuses on Coulson and Ward, it’s May,
Skye/Daisy, and Bobbi who come in to save the day. Also notice that in both of
these series, more often than not, it is a woman leading the charge to world
domination that they are fighting.
So I say to the powers that be at ABC, bring back Agent
Carter! The world needs her!
Until next time!
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