T.R.A.C.K.S.

"T.R.A.C.K.S."
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode
Episode no. Season 1
Episode 13
Directed by Paul Edwards
Written by
Produced by
Editing by Paul Trejo
Original air date February 4, 2014 (2014-02-04)
Running time 43 minutes
Guest actors

"T.R.A.C.K.S." is the thirteenth episode of the first season of the American television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., based on the Marvel Comics organization S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division), revolving around the character of Phil Coulson and his team of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents as they hunt for rogue businessman Ian Quinn. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. The episode was written by Lauren LeFranc and Rafe Judkins, and directed by Paul Edwards.

Clark Gregg reprises his role as Coulson from the film series, and is joined by series regulars Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, and Elizabeth Henstridge. David Conrad returns to portray Quinn, while J. August Richards' recurring guest character Mike Peterson is revealed to be an adaptation and incarnation of Deathlok.

"T.R.A.C.K.S." originally aired on ABC on February 4, 2014, and according to Nielsen Media Research, was watched by 6.62 million viewers.

Plot

Hunting the Clairvoyant, the team boards a train in Italy on which a Cybertek Inc. security group is shipping a package to Quinn. The group is exposed, forcing Coulson and Ward to flee the train. Meeting up with May, they get back to the train and Simmons, but Fitz and Skye are gone, having already followed the package to Quinn's mansion. Skye is confronted by Quinn, and discovers the alive Peterson in a hyperbaric chamber. Inside the package is a high-tech prosthetic leg from Cybertek's "Project Deathlok" that Quinn fits onto Peterson's amputated right leg. Peterson goes on to murder the Cybertek guards on the orders of the Clairvoyant, who once again has kidnapped Ace. Quinn shoots Skye twice in the stomach and leaves her for dead. S.H.I.E.L.D. raids the mansion and finds Skye after capturing Quinn. Simmons can only sustain Skye temporarily by placing her in the hyperbaric chamber.

Production

Development

In January 2014, Marvel revealed that the seventeenth episode would be titled "End of the Beginning", and would be written by Lauren LeFranc and Rafe Judkins, with Paul Edwards directing.[1]

Casting

In January 2014, Marvel revealed that main cast members Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, and Elizabeth Henstridge would star as Phil Coulson, Melinda May, Grant Ward, Skye, Leo Fitz, and Jemma Simmons, respectively.[1] It was also revealed that the guest cast for the episode would include David Conrad as Ian Quinn, Carlo Rota as Luca Russo, T.J. Ramini as Mancini, Ludwig Manukian as the Conductor, Emily Baldoni as Sofia, and a special cameo appearance by Stan Lee.[1] Manukian did not receive guest star credit in the episode. Conrad reprises his role from earlier in the series.[2]

Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-ins

Coulson reveals that Emil Blonsky / Abomination, last seen in The Incredible Hulk where he is portrayed by Tim Roth, is imprisoned in a "cryo-cell" in Alaska.[3][4]

Release

Broadcast

"T.R.A.C.K.S." was first aired in the United States on ABC on February 4, 2014.[5]

Home media

The episode, along with the rest of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s first season, was released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 9, 2014. Bonus features include behind-the-scenes featurettes, audio commentary, deleted scenes, and a blooper reel.[6] On November 20, 2014, the episode became available for streaming on Netflix.[7]

Reception

Ratings

In the United States the episode received a 2.2/6 percent share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49, meaning that it was seen by 2.2 percent of all households, and 6 percent of all of those watching television at the time of the broadcast. It was watched by 6.62 million viewers.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Declassifying 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.': T.R.A.C.K.S.". Marvel.com. January 15, 2014. Archived from the original on October 6, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Declassifying Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Ep. 103: The Asset". Marvel.com. September 23, 2013. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  3. ↑ Garcia, Kevin (February 5, 2014). "See that You Take It: Secrets of SHIELD episode "TRACKS"". Observation Deck. Archived from the original on October 6, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  4. ↑ Collura, Scott; Moro, Eric (June 10, 2008). "The Incredible Blonsky". IGN. Archived from the original on February 23, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  5. 1 2 Bibel, Sara (February 5, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS', 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' & 'The Originals' Adjusted Up; 'NCIS: Los Angeles', 'The Goldbergs', 'Supernatural' & 'Trophy Wife' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ Fowler, Matt (May 30, 2014). "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD Blu-ray And DVD Details". IGN. Archived from the original on May 30, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  7. ↑ O'Keefe, Meghan (November 11, 2014). "Exclusive: ‘Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Is Coming To Netflix November 20!". Decider. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.

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