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* ActorAllusion: Randolph refers to Bobbi as an 'Amazon'. [[Series/WonderWoman2011Pilot Interesting choice of words]].
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* OhCrap: Professor Randolph is mildly alarmed that Skye is an Inhuman, noting it's been centuries since the last time he heard the word.

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* OhCrap: Professor Randolph is mildly alarmed that Skye Daisy is an Inhuman, noting it's been centuries since the last time he heard the word.
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-->'''Randolph:''' Great. Now I have to ''check''.

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-->'''Randolph:''' Great. All right, great. Now I I'll have to ''check''.''check.''

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* AnOfferYouCantRefuse: Coulson threatens to turn Randolph over to ACTU unless he helps them save Simmons.

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* AnOfferYouCantRefuse: Coulson threatens to turn Randolph over to ACTU ATCU unless he helps them save Simmons.


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* OverlordJr: We're introduced to Wolfgang von Strucker's son, Werner. And while he first appears as a RichIdiotWithNoDayJob, Ward is able to peel away his spoiled rich kid shell to reveal the potential HYDRA leader he was born to be.
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* EekAMouse: When infiltrating a yacht full of bikini clad girls, the first step is unleashing a sack of rats.

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* EekAMouse: When infiltrating a yacht full of bikini clad girls, the first step is unleashing a sack of rats.rats to disperse the crowd.
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* AffablyEvil: Ward, once again. After forcefully kidnapping Werner Von Strucker and letting Kebo *test* him via torture, he congratulates the young man for passing his test and even brings some Tacos!

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* AffablyEvil: Ward, once again. After forcefully kidnapping Werner Von Strucker and letting Kebo *test* "test" him via torture, he congratulates the young man for passing his test and even brings some Tacos!tacos.



* CallBack: Ward brings tacos to his meeting with Werner after Werner passes the first test. This is what Garret did with Ward after Ward passed his first test on the way to becoming a HYDRA agent himself.



* ContinuityNod: Professor Randolph refers to [[Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron cities falling from the sky and Asgardian tolerance to alcohol]].

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Professor Randolph refers to [[Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron cities falling from the sky and Asgardian tolerance to alcohol]].alcohol]].
** Ward brings tacos to his meeting with Werner after Werner passes the first test. This is what Garret did with Ward after Ward passed his first test on the way to becoming a HYDRA agent himself.



* ItWasWithYouAllAlong: Accessing the Monolith could be done with Daisy's powers, though it explodes when she's done.



* ItWasWithYouAllAlong: Accessing the Monolith could be done with Daisy's powers, though it explodes when she's done.
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* IJustWantToBeNormal: May expresses she wants to be a normal person, but her father points out that someone who's always carrying a gun or looking behind can't adjust that simply.

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* IJustWantToBeNormal: May expresses tells her dad she wants to be have a normal person, life, but her father he points out that someone who's she's always carrying a gun or looking behind can't adjust that simply.over her shoulder expecting the worse.
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* BittersweetEnding: The team rescues Simmons from the alien world but Werner is seen plotting to get close to Andrew.

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* BittersweetEnding: The team rescues Simmons from the alien world but she is traumatized by the ordeal and Werner is seen plotting to get close to Andrew.

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* ItWasWithYouAllAlong: Accesing the Monolith could be done with Daisy's powers. At least very temporarily.

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* ItWasWithYouAllAlong: Accesing Accessing the Monolith could be done with Daisy's powers. At least very temporarily.powers, though it explodes when she's done.
* NoExceptYes: Coulson says he isn't threatening Randolph. Okay, he's threatening Randolph.



* PlayAlongPrisoner: Professor Randolph could easily escape prison, but he likes how accommodating Norway's prisons are and it's in his best interests not to draw attention when aliens are under such scrutiny these days.

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* PlayAlongPrisoner: Professor Randolph could easily escape prison, but he likes how accommodating Norway's prisons are and it's in his best interests not to draw attention when aliens are under such scrutiny these days. When he is convinced to leave, he casually rips the entire cell door off.



* RagnarokProofing: PlayedWith. The portal machine (And the hidden door to said portal machine) still works after about a century or so of neglect, but it falls apart a few minutes after being activated.
* RevengeByProxy: May's father was injured in a hit and run, and May believes that Ward might've been behind it, hence why May is looking after him.

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* RagnarokProofing: PlayedWith. The portal machine (And (and the hidden door to said portal machine) still works after about a century or so of neglect, but it falls apart a few minutes after being activated.
* RevengeByProxy: May's father was injured in a hit and run, and May believes that Ward might've been behind it, hence why May is looking after him. While that goes unconfirmed, having Werner infiltrate Andrew's class is clearly intentional.



* SigilSpam: Lampshaded when Coulson admits to having the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo removed from his vehicles because it draws too much attention, only for Bobbi to point out he didn't do it for their jets. Coulson admits he couldn't help himself.

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* SigilSpam: The Hebrew word for "Death", seen last episode, is used in the castle to mark secret passages and other dangerous places. Lampshaded when Coulson admits to having the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo removed from his vehicles because it draws too much attention, only for Bobbi to point out he didn't do it for their jets. Coulson admits he couldn't help himself.



* XanatosGambit: Ward's treatment of Werner Von Strucker. If Strucker passes his test, he gets a new student to mold into a proper HYDRA leader. If he failed, then it would be culling out the weak and he'd be several million dollars richer.

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* XanatosGambit: Ward's treatment of Werner Von Strucker. If Strucker passes his test, he gets a new student to mold into a proper HYDRA leader. If he failed, fails, then it would be culling out the weak and he'd be several million dollars richer.
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* AffablyEvil: Ward, once again. After forcefully kidnapping Werner Von Strucker and letting Kebo *test* him via torture, he congratulates the young man for passing his test and even brings some Tacos!
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* ShoutOut: Daisy compares the secret Monolith lab they find in the castle to "[[Literature/TheDaVinciCode the bunker under the Louvre]]." When Randolph [[YouHaveGotToBeKiddingMe asks if she's joking]], the smirk she gives him ([[LeaningOnTheFourthWall and possibly the viewers]]) leaves him wondering whether or not she's being a {{Troll}}.

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* ShoutOut: Daisy Bobbi compares the secret Monolith lab they find in the castle to "[[Literature/TheDaVinciCode the bunker under the Louvre]]." When Randolph [[YouHaveGotToBeKiddingMe asks if she's joking]], the smirk she gives him ([[LeaningOnTheFourthWall and possibly the viewers]]) leaves him wondering whether or not she's being a {{Troll}}.
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* EekAMouse: When infiltrating a yacht full of bikini clad girls, the first step is unleashing a sack of mice.

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* EekAMouse: When infiltrating a yacht full of bikini clad girls, the first step is unleashing a sack of mice.rats.
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* ChekhovsGun: The Flare fired into the portal. Simmons did see it and it lead her to where Fitz would eventually rescue her.

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* ChekhovsGun: The Flare flare fired into the portal. Simmons did see it and it lead her to where Fitz would eventually rescue her.

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* BookcasePassage: The portal machine is in a hidden room accessible only from a hidden passage, the entrance of which is built into a wall.



* CallBack: Ward brings tacos to his meeting with Werner after Werner passes the first test. This is what Garret did with Ward after Ward passed his first test on the way to becoming a HYDRA agent himself.



* RagnarokProofing: PlayedWith. The portal machine still works after about a century or so of neglect, but it falls apart a few minutes after being activated.

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* RagnarokProofing: PlayedWith. The portal machine (And the hidden door to said portal machine) still works after about a century or so of neglect, but it falls apart a few minutes after being activated.



* ShoutOut: Daisy compares the secret Monolith lab they find in the castle to "[[Literature/TheDaVinciCode the bunker under the Louvre]]." When Randolph [[YouHaveGotToBeKiddingMe asks if she's joking]], the smirk she gives him([[LeaningOnTheFourthWall and possibly the viewers]]) leaves him wondering whether or not she's being a {{Troll}}.

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* ShoutOut: Daisy compares the secret Monolith lab they find in the castle to "[[Literature/TheDaVinciCode the bunker under the Louvre]]." When Randolph [[YouHaveGotToBeKiddingMe asks if she's joking]], the smirk she gives him([[LeaningOnTheFourthWall him ([[LeaningOnTheFourthWall and possibly the viewers]]) leaves him wondering whether or not she's being a {{Troll}}.
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* BlackmailIsSuchAnUglyWord: Coulson wouldn't call what he does to Professor Randolph "threatening"... well, actually, it is.
* BookEnds: Of a sort. Last season started with Fitz severely traumatized and recovering. Now it's Jemma.


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* ContinuityNod: Professor Randolph refers to [[Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron cities falling from the sky and Asgardian tolerance to alcohol]].


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* EekAMouse: When infiltrating a yacht full of bikini clad girls, the first step is unleashing a sack of mice.


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* ItWasWithYouAllAlong: Accesing the Monolith could be done with Daisy's powers. At least very temporarily.


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* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: Averted with Ward as soon as one guy manages to land a punch at him.
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* ChekhovsGun: The Flare fired into the portal. Simmons did see it and it lead her to where Fitz would eventually rescue her.
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* ShoutOut: Daisy compares the secret Monolith lab they find in the castle to "[[Literature/TheDaVinciCode the bunker under the Louvre]]." When Randolph [[YouHaveGotToBeKiddingMe asks if she's joking]], the smirk she gives him([[LeaningOnTheFourthWall and possibly the viewers]]) leaves him wondering whether or not she's being a {{Troll}}.
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* BittersweetEnding: The team rescues Simmons from the alien world but Werner is seen plotting to get close to Andrew.


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* SocialDarwinist: Ward starts spouting such beliefs, feeling that HYDRA fell because most of the prior leadership got where it did because of money rather than on personal merit. He makes it a point of recruiting those that have proven themselves through their own work for the new HYDRA.
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* TheNotSecret: Coulson was fully aware of Fitz's off-the-books missions to track down information about the Monolith, and Bobbi's covering for him while he was away.
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* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: Hunter leaves the team to get started on the hunt for Ward, and talks May into joining him. Coulson tells Hunter to make sure Ward's dies.

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* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: Hunter leaves the team to get started on the hunt for Ward, and talks May into joining him. Coulson tells Hunter to make sure Ward's Ward dies.
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* CurbStompBattle: Ward utterly ''destroys'' Werner's security team. Only one man even manages to land a hit on him. Said man is promptly shot.
* DrawingStraws: The opening scene is a mid-19th century research group drawing lots to see who will go into the Monolith to see what's on the other side.


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* RichIdiotWithNoDayJob: Werner Von Strucker was coasting through life living on the money his father made as a HYDRA leader until Ward came along.
* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: Hunter leaves the team to get started on the hunt for Ward, and talks May into joining him. Coulson tells Hunter to make sure Ward's dies.

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* CatapultNightmare: Understandably, after months on a hostile alien world, Simmons has a hard time not waking up violently clutching a handcrafted weapon.



* MadeOfIron: Wener Von Strucker does not easily crack under torture.

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* MadeOfIron: Wener Werner Von Strucker does not easily crack under torture.



* YouOweMe: Coulson reminds Randolph that he saved his life, when the professor's being uncooperative.

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* YouOweMe: When Randolph's being uncooperative, Coulson reminds Randolph the professor that he saved his life, when the professor's being uncooperative.life.
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* MadeOfIron: Wener Von Strucker does not easily crack under torture.

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S.H.I.E.L.D. recruits Professor Randolph to help solve the mystery of the Kree Monolith, while Ward sets about rebuilding HYDRA.
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* IJustWantToBeNormal: May expresses she wants to be a normal person, but her father points out that someone who's always caring a gun or looking behind can't adjust that simply.
* MadeOfIron: Wener Von Strucker does not easily cope under torture.
* AnOfferYouCantRefuse: Coulson threatens to turn Randolph over to ACT unless he helps them save Simmons.

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* GoThroughMe: Fitz threatens this when Professor Randolph wants the portal destroyed. Randolph points out that he easily could, but is wary enough of Coulson and Bobbi that he won't try. Plus, he's not so heartless as to deny them a chance to save Simmons.
* HypocriticalHumor: Coulson claims that he's trying to [[DefiedTrope defy]] SigilSpam with their cars, only for Bobbi to point out that he hasn't done so with their jets. Coulson admits he thinks it's cool.
* IJustWantToBeNormal: May expresses she wants to be a normal person, but her father points out that someone who's always caring carrying a gun or looking behind can't adjust that simply.
* MadeOfIron: Wener Von Strucker does not easily cope under torture.
* AnOfferYouCantRefuse: Coulson threatens to turn Randolph over to ACT ACTU unless he helps them save Simmons.



* ParanoiaFuel: May's father was injured in a hit and run, and Hunter believes that Ward might've been behind it hence, why May is looking after him.
* SinkOrSwimMentor: Ward happens to be this to Werner Von Strucker to get him to man up.

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* ParanoiaFuel: PlayAlongPrisoner: Professor Randolph could easily escape prison, but he likes how accommodating Norway's prisons are and it's in his best interests not to draw attention when aliens are under such scrutiny these days.
* PsychicNosebleed: Daisy gets a nosebleed when the portal machine is activated, as her power enables her to acutely sense the intense vibrations being generated by it.
* RagnarokProofing: PlayedWith. The portal machine still works after about a century or so of neglect, but it falls apart a few minutes after being activated.
* RevengeByProxy:
May's father was injured in a hit and run, and Hunter May believes that Ward might've been behind it hence, it, hence why May is looking after him.
* SigilSpam: Lampshaded when Coulson admits to having the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo removed from his vehicles because it draws too much attention, only for Bobbi to point out he didn't do it for their jets. Coulson admits he couldn't help himself.
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SinkOrSwimMentor: Ward happens to be is this to Werner Von Strucker to get Strucker, getting him to man up.up by putting his life in danger.



* TryNotToDie: Bobbi tells this to Hunter as he heads off to infiltrate HYDRA.
* UnflinchingFaithInTheBrakes: Ward demonstrates the resolve of his new recruits by having them line up in a parking garage while he speeds around in a sports car, confident Ward will not hit them.
* WhamShot: Werner transferring to Andrew's class at the end.



* YouOweMe: Coulson reminds Randolph that he saved his life, when the professor's being uncooperative.

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* YouOweMe: Coulson reminds Randolph that he saved his life, when the professor's being uncooperative.uncooperative.
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* ParanoiaFuel: May's father was injured in a hit and run, and Hunter believes that Ward might've been behind hence, why May is looking after him.

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* ParanoiaFuel: May's father was injured in a hit and run, and Hunter believes that Ward might've been behind it hence, why May is looking after him.
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* IJustWantToBeNormal: May expresses she wants to be a normal person, but her father points out that someone who's always caring a gun or looking behind can't adjust that simply.


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* ParanoiaFuel: May's father was injured in a hit and run, and Hunter believes that Ward might've been behind hence, why May is looking after him.

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* MadeOfIron: Baron Strucker's son does not easily cope under torture.
* OhCrap: Professor Randolph is mildly alarmed that Skye is an Inhuman, noting it's been centuries since he's heard the term before.
* TakeMyHand: Fitz does this to save Simmons.

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* TheBusCameBack: This marks Professor Elliot Randolph's first appearance on the show since season 1.
* MadeOfIron: Baron Strucker's son Wener Von Strucker does not easily cope under torture.
* AnOfferYouCantRefuse: Coulson threatens to turn Randolph over to ACT unless he helps them save Simmons.
* OhCrap: Professor Randolph is mildly alarmed that Skye is an Inhuman, noting it's been centuries since he's the last time he heard the term before.
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* SinkOrSwimMentor: Ward happens to be this to Werner Von Strucker to get him to man up.
* TakeMyHand: Fitz does this to save Simmons.Simmons.
* XanatosGambit: Ward's treatment of Werner Von Strucker. If Strucker passes his test, he gets a new student to mold into a proper HYDRA leader. If he failed, then it would be culling out the weak and he'd be several million dollars richer.
* YouOweMe: Coulson reminds Randolph that he saved his life, when the professor's being uncooperative.
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* SinkOrSwimMentor: Ward happens to be this to Werner Von Strucker to get him to man up.
* TheBusCameBack: This marks Professor Elliot Randolph's first appearance on the show since season 1.
* XanatosGambit: Ward's treatment of Werner Von Strucker. If Strucker passes his test, he gets a new student to mold into a proper HYDRA leader. If he failed, then it would be culling out the weak and he'd be several million dollars richer.

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* SinkOrSwimMentor: Ward happens to be this to Werner Von Strucker to get him to man up.
MadeOfIron: Baron Strucker's son does not easily cope under torture.
* TheBusCameBack: This marks OhCrap: Professor Elliot Randolph's first appearance on the show Randolph is mildly alarmed that Skye is an Inhuman, noting it's been centuries since season 1.
* XanatosGambit: Ward's treatment of Werner Von Strucker. If Strucker passes his test, he gets a new student to mold into a proper HYDRA leader. If he failed, then it would be culling out
he's heard the weak and he'd be several million dollars richer.term before.
* TakeMyHand: Fitz does this to save Simmons.
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* SinkOrSwimMentor: Ward happens to be this to Werner Von Strucker to get him to man up.
* TheBusCameBack: This marks Professor Elliot Randolph's first appearance on the show since season 1.
* XanatosGambit: Ward's treatment of Werner Von Strucker. If Strucker passes his test, he gets a new student to mold into a proper HYDRA leader. If he failed, then it would be culling out the weak and he'd be several million dollars richer.

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