Marvel’s ‘Agent Carter’ Sneak Peek: Peggy Battles Tuberculosis and Spinsterhood

Marvel’s upcoming ‘Agent Carter’ TV series gave us a taste of Peggy’s action-packed exploits as far back as New York Comic-Con, but with the two-hour premiere less than a month away, ABC has released a brand-new clip of Cap’s best gal in her prime. Can ‘Agent Carter’ stave off deadly infections and movie dates, judging by the latest clip?

Accompanied by some unfamiliar music (might this be our first taste of the ‘Agent Carter’ score/theme music?), the first look at Marvel’s new spinoff series sees Peggy tending to her under-the-weather roommate Colleen (‘True Blood’’s Ashley Hinshaw), keeping her real job under lock and key. And while we know Peggy to still carry a torch for Steve Rogers, Colleen presses the difference between an independent woman, and a spinster.

So read’s ABC’s official description of ‘Agent Carter’'s two-part January 6 premiere, “Now is Not the End,” and “Bridge and Tunnel”:

In the episode “Now is Not the End,” Peggy is contacted by old acquaintance Howard Stark (Dominic Cooper, Marvel’s “Captain America: The First Avenger“) when he is framed for unleashing his deadliest weapons and can trust no one else. To help Peggy clear Stark’s name, he insists his butler, Edwin Jarvis, be at her beck and call–whether she likes it or not. But the risk is great: If caught, Agent Carter could be targeted as a traitor and spend the rest of her days in prison…or worse.

In the episode “Bridge and Tunnel,” Howard Stark’s deadliest weapon has fallen into enemy hands, and only Agent Carter can recover it. But can she do so before her undercover mission is discovered by SSR Chief Dooley and Agent Thompson?

“Marvel’s Agent Carter” stars Hayley Atwell as Agent Peggy Carter, James D’Arcy as Edwin Jarvis, Chad Michael Murray as Agent Jack Thompson, Enver Gjokaj as Agent Daniel Sousa and Shea Whigham as Chief Roger Dooley.

Guest starring in “Now is Not the End” are Lyndsy Fonseca as Angie Martinelli, Dominic Cooper as Howard Stark, Andre Royo as Spider Raymond, James Hebert as green suit, Kyle Bornheimer as Agent Ray Krzeminiski, Ashley Hinshaw as Colleen O’Brien, Carrick O’Quinn as tall bouncer, James Frain as Leet Brannis, Tim True as tipsy guy, Johnny Marques as bartender, Jeffrey David Anderson as short bouncer, James Urbaniak as scientist, Bill Kalmenson as Senator Webster, Lesley Boone as Rose, Costa Ronin as Anton Vanko and Kevin Heffernan as Madison Avenue Guy.

“Now is Not the End” was written by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely and directed by Louis D’Esposito.

Guest starring in “Bridge and Tunnel” are Lyndsy Fonseca as Angie Martinelli, James Herbert as green suit, Kyle Bornheimer as Agent Ray Krzeminiski, James Frain as Leet Brannis, Erin Torpey as Betty Carver (Radio Actor), Walker Roach as Captain America (Radio Actor), Greg Bryan as Daisy Clover Forman, Ray Wise as Hugh Jones, Meagan Fay as Miriam Fry, James Urbaniak as Miles Van Ert/White Haired Scientist, Devin Ratray as Sheldon McFee, Ralph Garman as Radio Announcer, Don Luce as Mob Boss, Jeff Locker as SSR Lab Tech, and Atticus Todd as Winston.

“Bridge and Tunnel” was written by Eric Pearson and directed by Joseph Russo.

What do you think? Does Marvel’s ‘Agent Carter’ look like a strong sub for the inhumanly-improved ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ until March? You can check out the latest ‘Agent Carter’ sneak peeks and trailers below, and tell us in the comments what you want to see from Peggy’s 2-hour debut on January 6!