Warning: "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" spoilers are ahead.
Now that is in theaters, it's time for to suffer the consequences.
The titular agency is headed for a downfall, thanks to HYDRA's stranglehold and Cap's decision to blow the lid off of that conspiracy. As of tonight, "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." will deal with that fallout, and it could start with the revelation of the Clairvoyant's identity — the show's main enigmatic enemy, and someone who seems to be a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent.
But who is the Clairvoyant? Before the series gets the chance to answer that question itself, here are our final predictions for who the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." antagonist really is.
Victoria Hand
At the end of last week's episode, Hand was revealed to be working against Coulson's team. It's not a surprise for anyone who knows Hand from the comics, as she was a famous ally of Norman Osborn's when he was the H.A.M.M.E.R. head honcho. It feels a little obvious to make Hand the Clairvoyant, but perhaps the mystery has a straightforward answer.
Jasper Sitwell
Sitwell's true allegiance to HYDRA was one of the bigger surprises in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." Since he showed up in last week's episode, it's clear the series has greater designs on Sitwell and his role in the Clairvoyant conspiracy. Is he the Clairvoyant himself? Perhaps not, but it's likely they're in league, at the very least.
John Garrett
Bill Paxton has brought unparalleled energy and presence to every episode he's appeared in. He's made an immediate impact as a ...