Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24467536-20140507114601

Let's not kid ourselves; Ward's is not coming back from this. On episode 21, we see his backstory and how he becomes a cold killer. Garrett taught him to be heartless when it comes to killing, even putting down the dog that was his companion to help him survive in the woods. When Ward dumped FitzSimmons into the ocean, that was it for me. I hope May and Skye tag team this jerk when it comes to his takedown. Killing Ward would be too easy; I'm for his arrest and trial. Even if FitzSimmons were rescued (or Ward set them free), it wouldn't matter. Ward killed six S.H.I.E.L.D. agents; I don't think the US Justice Department will let that slide. Coulson certainly won't.

S.H.I.E.L.D. really messed up over the years when it comes with dealing with threats. Its gross negligence in letting HYDRA in the front door led to Ian Quinn's public exoneration and his making deals with top military brass. It won't be the best friend of law enforcement - no doubt a lot of criminals S.H.I.E.L.D. agents collared have to be released. And people who did wrong that S.H.I.E.L.D. protected will be subject to prosecution. The word of a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent is worthless now. If you believe Garrett's story of why he turned to HYDRA, S.H.I.E.L.D. has thrown its people under the bus when it's convenient. If there is a second season I think one of the sub plots will be S.H.I.E.L.D. regaining its reputation. 