Phil Coulson spent quite a few years as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. However, this season a new face stepped into the role as Jeffrey Mace became the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. What’s unique about Mace taking on the role is the fact that he revealed himself to be an Inhuman, which potentially opens the door for other Inhumans to take over the position in the future.
When “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” returned for season 4, Daisy Johnson was estranged from the rest of the team, but she’s come back into the fold somewhat. There’s no denying that Daisy is valuable to the team, and others look up to her. Executive Producer Jed Whedon recently spoke to EW, and he noted that the possibility of Daisy stepping into the position of director is not off the table.
“We’ve hinted at it a bit, that Coulson thinks she can play more of a leadership role,” EP Jed Whedon says. “We’ll see how it goes, and where the story takes her. She’s been through a lot so that usually turns someone from a rookie into a seasoned veteran, which is what you need to lead. We’ll see if she steps up to the plate.”
Marvel and ABC also released a synopsis for the second half of season 4 which will follow the “LMD” theme, and it can be viewed below.
“On the heels of their encounter with Ghost Rider, their strangest phenomenon yet, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. suddenly find themselves up against a myriad of new and ongoing threats: The anti-Inhuman Watchdogs are gaining political influence with Senator Nadeer, and uniting behind a mysterious benefactor. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the team, Aida has kidnapped Agent May and replaced her with a Life Model Decoy. Aida’s evil plans for May and the team remain a mystery.”
Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” will return on January 10.
