Agent Carter Season 2 Review: Los Angeles, 1947

Season 2 trades New York's gray winter streets for sunny Los Angeles, and the change in scenery suits the show. With ten episodes, it is longer and more ambitious than Season 1. This review avoids major spoilers.

The setup

Peggy is sent west to help the SSR's Los Angeles office with a strange case. Edwin Jarvis follows, now with his wife Ana at his side, and the team soon finds itself tangled in a conspiracy involving a mysterious substance called Zero Matter. The case pulls together scientists, politicians, and Hollywood power brokers.

What works

• A bolder look. Los Angeles gives the series bright colors, film-industry glamour, and desert landscapes. It feels like a different show without losing its identity.
• A strong antagonist. Whitney Frost is written as an ambitious, intelligent woman blocked by the same sexism Peggy faces, which makes the two women effective mirrors. Read more in our Whitney Frost article.
• Jason Wilkes. The scientist played by Reggie Austin adds charm and a different perspective on postwar America.
• Sousa's bigger role. Daniel Sousa steps into leadership, giving Enver Gjokaj more to do. Our Sousa profile has the details.
• Variety. The season includes a heist, a courtroom-flavored stretch, and a musical sequence in "A Little Song and Dance."

What is less steady

The plot is busier than Season 1, with several organizations competing for the same mystery. A few threads feel rushed, and some viewers miss the tighter focus of the first season. That said, the character moments keep the story anchored.

Episodes to look for

Titles include "The Lady in the Lake," "The Atomic Job," and "Hollywood Ending." The full order is on our Season 2 episode list.

Verdict

Season 2 is bigger, brighter, and a little looser, but it keeps what made the show special: a lead character with wit and backbone. It is also the season that leaves fans wishing for more, a topic we cover in our article on why the series ended.