Agent Carter TV Series (2015 - 2016)

About Agent Carter

Agent Carter is an American television series that aired on ABC from 2015 to 2016. The story is inspired by the film "Captain America: The First Avenger" and the one-shot short film "Agent Carter". The series features the Marvel Comics character Peggy Carter, with Hayley Atwell reprising her role from the film series, as she explores the secret world of espionage in a post-World War II world where women aren't recognized for their abilities on the same level as men.

Making / Production

The show was produced by Marvel Television, ABC Studios, and F&B Fazekas & Butters, with Tara Butters, Michele Fazekas, and Chris Dingess serving as showrunners. It was directed by Louis D'Esposito and Joe Russo. The series was praised for its period setting, visual effects, and design, despite dealing with an array of social issues.

Actors

• Hayley Atwell played the role of Peggy Carter, a Secret Intelligence Service (S.S.R.) agent. She displayed exceptional dedication to her work, alongside an emotional subtlety that made her character relatable.
• James D'Arcy played Edwin Jarvis, Howard Stark's butler, providing effective comic relief and solid support to Peggy Carter.
• Chad Michael Murray played Jack Thompson, a war veteran and agent of the S.S.R., delivering a complex portrayal of a man struggling with his own beliefs and societal norms.
• Enver Gjokaj as Daniel Sousa, a war veteran who works for the S.S.R. Gjokaj’s performance was marked by his character's determination and sincerity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was originally planned to be a single-season show, but due to its popularity, a second season was commissioned.
• Agent Carter is the first female-led superhero TV show in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
• Elements of the series tie directly into Marvel film and TV events, such as the formation of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Awards

While Agent Carter didn't win extensive awards, it did earn a nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects at the Visual Effects Society Awards.

Quotes

• "I know my value. Anyone else's opinion doesn't really matter." - Peggy Carter
• "I'm invisible, I'm turning into you. It's horrible, isn't it?" - Edwin Jarvis
• "Wars are fought by soldiers, but wars are won by intelligence." - Jack Thompson

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's emphatic period-appropriate music is composed by Christopher Lennertz.
• Notable tracks include "Peggy's Theme," a triumphant and emotional score, and "Howard Stark's Flying Car," a playful and upbeat track.