’Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ 4.01 ”The Ghost” Review: Hot Debut Of Ghost Rider

#1- Ghost Rider’s Debut

The wait for this character, was 100% worth the wait as Gabriel’s Ghost Rider stole the hour in the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. premiere. The opening scene with Ghost Rider taking out the criminals that Quake was targeting, felt like reading the first pages of a gritty comic book, which is always a plus for me. The show didn’t shy away from playing the “friend or foe” aspect a lot with Reyes throughout the hour, but that was something that I was expecting and don’t mind really. With the show’s move to 10 PM, seeing the darker layers that came with this character, fitted in very nicely. Even though it isn’t 100% on the Netflix level, this is pretty darn close which says a lot. The moment when he transforms and we see that flaming skull come to life, it was one of those moments that truly made the show feel like a living comic book.

Verdict: Having been with Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. since its beginning, where it had its struggles, seeing where we are four years later, especially in tonight’s episode, was fulfilling as a long-time viewer of the show. “The Ghost” was overall a very solid premiere that set up a lot of intriguing and exiting mysteries to flesh out the series even further as it has entered its fourth year. Luna’s Ghost Rider debut was phenomenal and as someone who isn’t that familiar with this character, I loved every part of his introduction.

Grade: A+

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. airs on Tuesday nights at 10/9c on ABC.