It’s definitely time to call in the cavalry. I can’t tell you how tickled I am to have Ming-Na Wen back on my screen. I’ve been a fan since “The Joy Luck Club.” And then there was “ER.” And she even played gay on “SGU Stargate Universe,” which I didn’t watch but appreciate the gesture. (Don’t worry, I didn’t forget about her voicing “Mulan,” how could I?) But it’s been a bit since she has had a regular starring gig. So I was, of course, happy to see her tapped for “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” But not as happy as I was to see her on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” in all that leather. Hello.
Now, I can’t say I adore the show just yet. It’s clearly in a growing phase and working on finding its Whedonesque witty-to-action ratio. Honestly, one of my biggest problems with the series right now is the cast. I just am not clicking with most of them. They’re a little blah, and if there’s one thing Whedon characters never are, it’s a little blah. Really none of them have the banter down yet. But that’s where Ming-Na comes in. With limited screentime and even more limited dialog she still manages to make a major impression. She kicks ass effortlessly, but also brings a welcome wryness. Plus, gotta represent for my Asian-American sisters. Her Agent Melina May is most certainly my favorite, and after this week it seems we’re finally going to get to see more of her in all of her glory. By the hammer of Thor, am I ready. Bring it on, lady. Happy weekend, all.
p.s. Come on, those aviators. Damn, girl.
(I knew you would write about this...)
ReplyDeletethough I'm not into the show, Ming-Na Wen is mighty fine (especially with those aviators) - and she is 50!!!
I love the show. Three strong women characters: Ming-Na Wen as the best special agent ever, plus a hacker, and a scientist. All of whom do not put up with macho silliness. Go get 'em!
ReplyDelete(Did anyone catch Tomorrow People? Pretty cool.) I've watched Agents of Shield (thanks to superqueeros warning me) and will continue too because I love Whedon! I know it is just warming up. Wow? She is 50? Joy Luck Club made me melt. I need to watch that movie again. I think it's been 20 years now.
ReplyDeleteAs I've said before, Ming-Na can get it anytime she wants it!
ReplyDeleteTwo of the three women on the show are Asian-American, of course, since Skye is played by Chloe Bennett, who was born Chloe Wang.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's hard to believe Ming-Na was born two days before the Kennedy assassination. She could easily pass for 35.
Two of the three women on the show are Asian-American, of course, since Skye is played by Chloe Bennett, who was born Chloe Wang.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's hard to believe Ming-Na was born two days before the Kennedy assassination. She could easily pass for 35.
At Stargate Universe she had a female partner (played by Reiko Aylesworth). They delivered a couple of sweet moments (using the communication stones). IMHO SGU was a very underrated series that was killed too soon.
ReplyDeleteI miss SG Universe, and I'm beyond excited that Ming-Na Wen is back on TV - and an Agent of SHIELD, no less. I'm not a comic book reader anymore, but I hear tell that Melinda May has a fascinating back story: she was the original Black Widow before Natasha Romanoff took over the identity. Ming-Na Wen as Black Widow flashbacks? Heck yeah!
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