The MCU has plenty of strong and powerful female characters in its vast universe. From Natasha Romanoff to the Scarlet Witch, each of them has their own cool powers, emotional and physical strength, intellect, and intriguing personality. But there are also female characters who are underrated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one of them being Peggy Carter, played by Hayley Atwell. She definitely had more to her character than just being Captain America’s love interest. The Agent Carter standalone series also gave us an in-depth exploration of her resilient personality.
Peggy Carter is the epitome of female empowerment. She lived during and in a post-war period when no one could have endured a bold woman in the workplace. She knew her worth and didn’t need validation from others to feel worthy. Peggy is a decorated Marvel hero who doesn’t have any superpowers, but she uses her courage, wits, and abilities to get the job done. In addition to fighting in WWII alongside Captain America and continuing her agent responsibilities afterwards, she’s also a founding member of SHIELD Atwell has appeared in several MCU movies – let’s take a look at these movies and TV shows, rated.
9 Ant-Man (2015)
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Directed by Peyton Reed, the 2015 film Ant-Man sees Paul Rudd as Ant-Man. While the film was the start of a new franchise in the MCU, it had a minor connection to already existing characters, like Peggy Carter, who was the director of SHIELD, and a flashback scene early in the film touched on her connection. with Hank. Pim. Hank is the inventor of the Pym Particles, through which he also developed the Ant-Man Suit.
Previously, Hank Pym and his wife, Janet Van Dyne, worked for SHIELD. Upon discovering Mitchell Carson, a Hydra sleeper agent in the spy agency replicating Pym Particles, Hank decided to leave S.H.I.E.L.D. 1980s. He didn’t want anyone to recreate it after knowing it could be misused and prove dangerous. This is why he keeps these particles protected, until he discovers that Darren Cross has reproduced the Pym particles to power his Yellowjacket suit.
8 agents du SHIELD (2013-2020)
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Agents of SHIELD is one of the MCU’s renowned projects that ran for seven seasons on ABC. Created by The Avengers director Joss Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen, the series delves into the adventures of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division (SHIELD). Phil Coulson (played by Clark Gegg) assembles a team of agents to protect the world from extraordinary threats. As Peggy was a member of SHIELD, a few connections as well as her flashback cameo are shown in the series.
The episode “Shadows” (Season 2) takes us back to the 1940s, when Peggy Carter and the Howling Commandos track down and apprehend Hydra Agent Werner Reinhardt. Also, in “The Things We Bury”, she keeps Obelisk and Reinhardt in custody and interrogates them, then imprisons them for life until Alexander Pierce releases him on bail in 1989. Season 3 mentions the death of Peggy Carter through a newspaper headline, which reads that she died at the age of 95, a connection to Captain America: Civil War.
7 Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
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Captain America always protected others and was a strong believer in doing the right thing, but did doing all of this give him the life he craved? Well, the answer is no; he was frozen for nearly 70 years, left without family or loved ones in the current storyline (they knew him at the start), just him going from one war to the next. Avengers: Age of Ultron is a perfect Marvel movie that gave us insight into the vulnerabilities of our beloved superheroes, who often put aside their own lives to save the world.
Elizabeth Olsen plays Wanda Maximoff, who has reality warping and telekinetic powers. Through her abilities, she shows the Avengers their deepest, darkest fears and regrets. In Steve’s vision, he is seen dancing with Peggy Carter, which alludes to his desire to spend a lifetime with his love. Although Atwell’s character only appears for a short scene, his presence has a lasting impact on Steve’s mind.
6 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
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Captain America is one of the most honorable characters in the Marvel franchise. In the 2014 film, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Steve visits the Smithsonian, which features the brave story of his World War II adventures along with replicas of his vehicles, costumes, and weapons. As Steve walks through the museum, he sees a Bucky Barnes memorial as well as Peggy Carter’s taped interview, which makes him miss it.
Later, we find out that Peggy is still alive, but now elderly and battling dementia. However, when Steve visits her, she is able to recognize the love of her life. Even though it suggests that Peggy left her love, the bond between the two has always been pure and Steve has always remained close to her heart, which is well portrayed in the Agent Carter series when she refuses to give Steve blood. Rogers because that’s the only memory she has of him.
5 Avengers: Endgame (2019)
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The latest installment in the Infinity Saga, Avengers: Endgame sees the Avengers travel through time to collect the Infinity Stones to bring everyone back. They are divided into teams, each tasked with taking stones from different times and places. Steve and Tony return to the 1970s at Camp Lehigh to obtain the Space Stone. There, Steve sees Peggy through a window, indicating that his love for her still exists and that he longs for the life he was never able to live with her due to unfortunate circumstances.
The last film gives him the opportunity to go back in time to live a life with Peggy, something Steve always wanted. The scene features their happy faces fulfilling their promise of a dance. Even though many viewers didn’t like the way Steve’s story ended, he deserved a happy ending. Throughout the MCU, both Peggy and Steve have made sacrifices and fulfilled their responsibilities to the world, so for once choosing their own happiness felt right.
4 What if…? (2021)
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Atwell returned to lend her voice to her beloved Peggy Carter in the MCU’s first animated series, What If…?. Created by AC Bradley, the series explores various possibilities of significant events that have taken place in the MCU. The first episode is about Peggy Carter becoming Captain America (or Captain Carter) instead of Steve. When Steve is injured by a Hydra agent, it is Peggy who receives the Super Soldier Serum, which transforms her into a superhuman with great durability and strength.
3 Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
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Prior to the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, fans rightly speculated that the Illuminati would be introduced in the film. The members were Captain Carter, Professor Charles Xavier, Reed Richards, Captain Marvel, and Black Bolt. But was this version of Captain Carter the same as What If…? Well, the answer is no. According to writer Michael Waldron (via The Direct), he wouldn’t comment, but hoped it wasn’t the same version, because it would have been a shame she died.
The Scarlet Witch chooses her Earth-838 version to dream of in search of America Chavez. She appears out of the blue at Illuminati headquarters and creates havoc. The Illuminati try to fight her, but she spares no one and brutally kills them. Speaking of Captain Carter, Wanda Maximoff cuts his body in half by throwing the shield at him. In an interview (via Slash Film), Ryan Meinerding (Head of Visual Development at Marvel Studios) enjoyed the live-action version of Atwell’s character in the film. But he clarified that Captain Carter of the Illuminati was a different version from What If…?.
2 Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
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Captain America: The First Avenger introduced the world to its very first Avenger, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America. Due to his weak and thin appearance, he was not drafted into the army at first. After agreeing to volunteer in the Super Soldier experiment, he transforms into a superhuman and becomes the Star Man who fought in World War II. He meets Peggy Carter while evaluating candidates for the program. From there, the strong bond between the two grows as the film progresses, which also turns into a symbol of timeless love.
During the evaluation, at the beginning, it was Peggy Carter who noticed his potential, his courage, his strength and his determination to fight for the country when Steve jumped on the fake grenade to save everyone around him . Her character played a vital role in Captain America’s story, as she was the one who believed in him when people underestimated him. She inspired him with her bravery, her fearlessness and her commitment to justice. Peggy Carter’s role in Steve’s life was like a ray of light at the end of a dark tunnel. Even though their romance ended abruptly in the first film, as the years passed, time changed, their love never faded.
1 Agent Carter (short film and TV series) (2013 & 2015)
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Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely bring the story of Agent Carter to life, set after the presumed death of Steve Rogers. Along with exploring her early spy adventures, the series also gives insight into her origin story and how she became an agent for the SSR. The first season sees Peggy grieving over losing Steve and returning to work at SSR, where she faces misogynistic behavior from her co-workers. Howard Stark becomes the most wanted man when he is accused of selling weapons to enemies of the United States. Peggy secretly investigates the case, while Howard Stark shows up asking for her help in clearing his name.
The mission improves in Season 2, when Peggy must investigate a substance called Zero Matter. To dig deep into the mission, she faces obstacles and personal losses, but she always puts on a brave face and stands up for what is right. The series also explores the close bond between Peggy, Jarvis and Howard Stark. In 2013, the unique Agent Carter film was also released, directed by Louis D’Esoosito. The film ends with Peggy grabbing Steve Rogers’ picture frame and proudly walking away as the newly declared co-founder of SHIELD.
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