'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Finale: 8 Key Takeaways

"Beginning of the End,” the final episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC, might have been more aptly named “End of the Beginning.” And thank goodness, because what a long, laborious beginning that was.

Throughout a marathon 22 episodes that started back in September, the show endured a ratings slide after a spectacular debut, a lot of grumbling from fans about its listless storyline, and a distinct lack of superheroes. Like, there were practically none. For a show with “Marvel” in the title, you might expect more tights than neckties, but that wasn’t the case at all.

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