Captain America: The Winter Soldier
A taut, grounded spy thriller that keeps you leaning forward, with hard-hitting action and a lingering sense of unease about who to trust.
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
A propulsive spy adventure that keeps reinventing itself, mixing banter and team warmth with sudden betrayals and world-ending stakes.
About American television series (2013-2020)
Genres action, drama, adventure, fantasy, science fiction
Created by Joss Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Stan Lee, Dove Cameron, Cobie Smulders, Lucy Lawless, Bill Paxton, Kyle MacLachlan, Hayley Atwell
Music Bear McCreary
Length 7 seasons, 136 episodes, 43 min each
Network American Broadcasting Company
Country United States
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