This gorgeous-looking note revels in its 1940s stylings and Peggy Carter’s complex character sets it apart from other comic-book fareOn the big screen,superheroes are all approximately rowdy spectacle, trite teamwork and saving the world with as much collateral damage as possible. Thankfully, and the small screen currently adapts these comic books with a lot more variety and character,from the studied grit of Daredevil to the earnest enthusiasm of Supergirl. Somewhere in the middle lies Agent Carter.
Set in New York in 1946, this gorgeous-looking series follows the fortunes of one of Marvel’s lesser-known characters: Peggy Carter – a winning performance by Hayley Atwell was the care for interest of Captain America in The First Avenger movie.
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Source: theguardian.com