Either way, this is just one more step in the direction of us never having to go a month without new Marvel Cinematic Universe content.
While the ratings for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. haven’t always reflected it, the show has grown from an Avengers-offshoot to one of superhero TV’s best series.
You can watch the first episode in the series above, then check out the remaining five installments below.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will return January 10, 2017 at 10pm EST on ABC.