Ep 3. Better Angels

Peggy Carter is back in action in Marvel's Agent Carter season 2 episode 3, titled Better Angels. The episode begins with Peggy ready to get back to her regular duties at the SSR, but she is instead met with resistance by her male colleagues who doubt her abilities due to her gender. Not one to be deterred, Peggy quickly proves that she is more than capable of handling the job and is assigned to a new case involving a murder investigation.

The victim in question is a wealthy philanthropist named Jane Scott, who was found dead in her home with an apparent overdose of prescription pills. Although the case seems straightforward at first, as Peggy delves deeper into the investigation, she discovers that there is more to Jane's death than meets the eye. With the help of her trusted colleagues, including Jarvis, Peggy uncovers a trail of deceit and betrayal that leads her to a surprising suspect.

In addition to the murder investigation, Peggy also finds herself caught up in a personal dilemma. Her old flame, Dr. Wilkes, suddenly reappears in her life, but he is not the same man she once knew. After being exposed to zero matter, Wilkes is now struggling to control his new powers and fears that he may lose his sense of self. Peggy vows to help him, but their complicated history and the danger surrounding zero matter threatens to tear them apart once again.

As Peggy juggles both the murder investigation and her personal issues, she must also navigate the treacherous waters of her male-dominated workplace. Along the way, she proves that she is not only a skilled agent but also a strong and resourceful woman who refuses to be held back by societal expectations.

Better Angels is a thrilling episode filled with twists and turns that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It showcases the strength and determination of Peggy Carter and the challenges that she faces both as a woman and as an agent in a male-dominated field. With its intricate plot and well-developed characters, this episode is not to be missed by fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.