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metaphysician Since: Oct, 2010
#1: Apr 2nd 2011 at 10:44:40 AM

Okay, an idea a couple of friends of mine formed: a TV series starring Agent Phil Coulson, the recurring Mauve Shirt from the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. In it, you get to see the misadventures that are is career, as he investigates and deals with various ( mostly ) lower level super human events and similar weirdness. Newly popped superhumans needing either assistance or containment ( depending on if they go crazy evil or not ), Fortean events, science accidents, strange conspiracies, stuff like that. Sort of the kind of stuff you see in shows like the X-Files, Supernatural, or Heroes, except with a good-aligned Man in Black working for a generally good-aligned 'government conspiracy.' And as a side benefit, it could also be used to test some of the lesser known characters from the Marvel U, to see whether they are popular enough to support their own franchise.

So, thoughts? Could it be done well? Would you watch it?

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#2: Apr 2nd 2011 at 1:18:35 PM

Drums could use some tidying, especially the cymbal. They don't sound "real" enough.

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zam Since: Jun, 2009
#3: Apr 2nd 2011 at 1:19:34 PM

Fuck yeah!cool But it'd probably get canceled.

edited 2nd Apr '11 4:25:54 PM by zam

Moogi A Mediocre Khan from everywhy Since: Jan, 2001
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#4: Apr 2nd 2011 at 2:27:41 PM

This shows needs to happen. Then again, if the last few years have taught us anything, it's that live action superhero shows have the approximate survival chances of a brain cell on a reality TV program. Yes, I'm bitter about The Cape's cancellation. Could you tell?

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zam Since: Jun, 2009
#6: Apr 3rd 2011 at 7:49:18 AM

Phil Coulson is also the name of a musician. I think.

edited 3rd Apr '11 7:50:06 AM by zam

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#7: Apr 3rd 2011 at 1:04:52 PM

As long as they used the same actor and we got reliable guest star appearances from better-know Marvel Heroes, I could totally go for something like this. grin

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#8: May 13th 2011 at 6:32:43 PM

After seeing Thor, I believe that this show must be made. Coulson needs more love.

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Buscemi I Am The Walrus from a log cabin Since: Jul, 2010
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#9: May 13th 2011 at 7:33:22 PM

Well, ABC seems to be more interested in an Incredible Hulk remake so it would probably need to be on another network (such as Starz, who has a deal with Disney).

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SpaceJawa UTINNI! from Right Here Since: Jan, 2001
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#10: May 14th 2011 at 4:19:48 PM

What, they can't have both Hulk and the Son of Coul?

edited 14th May '11 4:20:00 PM by SpaceJawa

Pulsar Since: Apr, 2015
#11: May 14th 2011 at 4:35:14 PM

This sounds interesting. I'd watch it.

Buscemi I Am The Walrus from a log cabin Since: Jul, 2010
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#12: May 14th 2011 at 9:34:11 PM

[up] [up] ABC wouldn't want two shows eating up most of their budget.

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Tyyrlym Jerk from Normandy SR-2 Since: Mar, 2011
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#13: May 16th 2011 at 9:46:30 AM

I would watch this religiously. Keep the humor have a constant parade of the Marvel universe's B team and you could even use it as a vehicle to market the next big Marvel movie.

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#14: May 17th 2011 at 1:30:32 AM

[up]Hmm, as Webisodes maybe? For advertising purposes.

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AirofMystery Since: Jan, 2001
#15: May 17th 2011 at 1:50:36 AM

I'm down for this. Sounds awesome.

Buscemi I Am The Walrus from a log cabin Since: Jul, 2010
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#18: Jul 26th 2011 at 12:48:41 PM

Idea for an episode: Agent Coulson vs. the bad guy from Mr. Popper's Penguins. Clark Gregg plays both roles.

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Fusionman Since: Nov, 2009
#19: Jul 26th 2011 at 2:02:48 PM

If we bring in Mr. Popper's Fucking Penguins I'm killing Quesada. Or the CEO.

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#20: Jul 26th 2011 at 5:37:20 PM

It would be an interesting story, though. I wonder why SHIELD would become involved with that.

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Fusionman Since: Nov, 2009
#21: Jul 26th 2011 at 6:22:37 PM

The penguins have super powers in some Silver Age style thing.

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#22: Jul 26th 2011 at 6:44:27 PM

I could see this concept as an animated show with a government agent dealing with the cleanup work for Captains Ersatz, in the style of Archer, The Venture Brothers, or Ugly Americans. Of course, if Marvel got into it, it could be established heroes, but that doesn't mix well with the concept in my mind.

What I can't see very well is a live-action show set in a superhero universe that's focused on such characters. Maybe I'm thinking too office-centered, but I'm picturing a show that would be effects-heavy but action-light.

edited 26th Jul '11 6:48:40 PM by TParadox

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#23: Jul 26th 2011 at 9:47:31 PM

[up][up][up] Nick Fury loves animals. He is a vegan.

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#24: Jul 26th 2011 at 9:54:32 PM

I'M SAMUEL L MOTHERFUCKING JACKSON AND I WANT TO HELP YOU SAVE THE MOTHERFUCKING PENGUINS BECAUSE I'M A VEGAN... BITCH.

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#25: May 6th 2012 at 7:23:11 PM

looks like this idea of giving Coulson his own series has been... Jossed.

edited 6th May '12 7:23:46 PM by dontcallmewave

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