But more than anything else, its really a celebration of the family that isAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The news that Coulson is apparently dying brings the show full circle back to its origins.
Suffice it to say, whatever deal Coulson has made with Ghost Rider will have extreme consequences.

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ItsS.H.I.E.L.D., so were going to tug on your heartstrings and make you cry.
Whedon concurs: Its an emotional episode and it was emotional making it.
But that may be exactly what causes the end of the world.
Yo-Yos in a terrible position, Whedon says.
Thats going to create some tension within the team.
Greggpreviously told EWthat the landmark episode would include a major moment for a fan-favorite couple.
It just depends whether we could persuade Iain to be romantic or not, I dont know.
So what does her onscreen fiance think?
I dont know if theyll ever really do that, de Caestecker says.
Then again, I suppose I said they would never get engaged.
I always thought that was something youd see after.
We will have to see, Wen says coyly.
Marvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.airs Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.