Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV Series) The Writing on the Wall (2014) User Reviews

The perks of being outlaws.

[jhudson-11704 · 9/10 · 23 October 2017]

We finally get the conclusion to the alien writing that was bugging Coulson and Skye, as well as where we might be heading in the mid- season finale, literally. There is also a Ward hunt with some great humor and great twists.

Coulson and crew track down the writing as there is a killer on the loose carving the same symbols. Derik was actually really imposing as a psychotic brute. I also enjoyed the look into the GH-325 program as it showed why Coulson shut down the program even though he was subject to it. It appears that they might have found a city or like a mine or something. It looks like we have the destination for the mid-season finale.

The operatives go after Ward after his escape and it shows up some great scenes with each character. Starting with Ward, it seems really confusing where his loyalties truly lie, with Hydra? Shield? Himself? With him turning over Bakshi to Coulson I think he just wants to cause havoc. I expect nothing less from him though, and I'm really happy he's back on the loose. Bobbi and Hunter had great scenes too with them both being undercover. Hunter being a cowboy was just priceless.

+ Writing verified + Alien city ?! + Ward hunt + Who is Ward with?

Final Score: 9.4/10

Re-watch thoughts

[noorea-85147 · 16 February 2019]

This episode is a classic IMO, it pays off a long running story-line while introducing some new mysteries for the future, it is quite well written mystery too, there is a scene in this episode that is chill inducing, to this day every time the phrase " I need to know" comes up, I follow it up with "IT WANTS ME TO KNOW!" powerful and chilling moment! The downside of the episode is the Ward stuff, which is fun on it's own but not nearly as engaging as the Coulson story-line.

My gosh!

[nmgtheo · 10/10 · 11 November 2014]

First of all, my gosh that episode was awesome! And 9.9/10 on IMDb (at the time of this review)? I know it's right after the episode but dang.... looks like this was the best episode so far. All the other episode didn't even break 9. Not that that's bad. A solid 8 is still good. I'm hoping I don't jinx it for this episode though. This episode is one you would not want to miss. There was not too many big reveals but a lot of excitement and information nonetheless. So watch it before you watch the next one or else you will be horribly confused. And now, I leave you with my final words: this episode was good, and this review is spoiler free. Goodnight!