Ep 16. Paradise Lost

In the sixteenth episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D season 3, titled "Paradise Lost," the team faces a new challenge as they pursue their mission to stop Hive and his plan to turn the world into a hive mind. This time, the team travels to an ancient city in the mountains of South America where they hope to find a lead on how to stop their enemy.

The episode opens with a flashback to the early days of S.H.I.E.L.D. when Gideon Malick, a former high ranking member of the agency, discovered the ancient city while on a mission to steal an artifact. The city was built by a cult that worshipped an Inhuman that Malick refers to as "The Devil." Malick is shown to be the one responsible for bringing Hive to Earth, believing that he is the key to ultimate power and control.

Cut to present day, where the team arrives at the city and splits up to search for any traces of Hive's movements. Daisy, who has been under Hive's control and been missing since the end of the previous episode, is shown wearing an outfit similar to the cult members and walking towards the city. The team, split into pairs, encounters several challenges including traps and unexpected enemies, but eventually reunites with the discovery of a crypt, which they believe will contain valuable information to stop Hive.

Meanwhile, Hive and Daisy are shown exploring the city and talking about their plans to recruit more Inhumans to their cause. Daisy appears to be struggling with her loyalty to S.H.I.E.L.D. and her allegiance to Hive. Hive reveals that he plans to use Daisy's abilities to sway the rest of the S.H.I.E.L.D. team to his side.

Back at the crypt, the team discovers a book that contains information about the cult and their worship of Hive. They also find a chemical compound that they believe can be used to counteract Hive's powers. Fitz and Simmons work together to create a serum while the rest of the team fends off Hive's army of Inhumans.

The final act of the episode sees a face-off between S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hive's army in the city square, with Daisy caught in the middle. The team manages to successfully use the serum on Hive's followers, turning the tide of the battle in their favor. However, Hive manages to escape with Daisy and the team is left to contemplate their next move.

Overall, "Paradise Lost" is an action-packed episode that sets up the remaining few episodes of the season. It adds depth to the character of Gideon Malick and sheds a light on the origins of Hive. The episode also foreshadows a potential conflict between Daisy and the rest of her team as she continues to struggle with her loyalties.