Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5 (2017)
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The team is flung to a dystopian future and must stop the Earth's destruction. This 2017 Marvel season sits outside the MCU timeline, so you can watch it on its own without any homework. At 22 episodes, about 16h 30m in all, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Release date | December 1, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 22 × ~45 min |
Why it’s worth knowing about
The team is flung into a ruined future and has to work out how to prevent it.
About Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5
Season 5 throws Coulson and his team into deep space and decades into the future, where Earth has been destroyed and the surviving humans live under Kree control on a space station. Their main enemy in the first half is Kasius, a cruel Kree overseer. Along the way they meet Deke Shaw, a scrappy survivor of that future. The second half brings them home to the present, where they must stop the chain of events that ends the world, while Hydra's General Hale and Glenn Talbot complicate things.
ABC aired the 22 episodes from December 1, 2017, to May 18, 2018, with Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen and Jeffrey Bell running the show. Jeff Ward joined as Deke, and Natalia Cordova-Buckley was promoted to series regular as Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriguez. Ratings were the show's lowest yet, averaging 3.57 million with DVR, but critics responded well to the space setting and time-travel story. The season holds 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and won a Hollywood Post Alliance award for its visual effects.
Good to know
- "The Real Deal" (episode 12) is the series' 100th episode and includes Fitz and Simmons' wedding.
- The final four episodes take place during Avengers: Infinity War, with Thanos's arrival hanging over the story.
- Clark Gregg made his directing debut with the episode "Fun & Games."
- Jeff Ward was originally cast as a different character who dies in the premiere, but producers kept him for the role of Deke.
Spoiler Spoilers for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5: tap to reveal
- Glenn Talbot transforms into the comics villain Graviton.
How to watch it
Watch season 4 first, since this season follows on from it. The first half is a mostly self-contained space story, so it's a good stretch to binge. Watch Avengers: Infinity War before the final four episodes, which take place during it. The season works for anyone who likes time-travel and dystopian sci-fi, and the 100th episode is a treat for longtime fans of Fitz and Simmons.
What to watch before Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5 builds on these earlier titles, listed in release order:
- Iron Man (2008)
- Iron Man 2 (2010)
- Thor (2011)
- Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
Where to watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5 FAQ
Does Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5 tie into Infinity War?
Yes, loosely. The last four episodes take place during the film's events, and Thanos's attack shapes the season's climax, but no Avengers appear.
Who is Deke Shaw?
Deke Shaw, played by Jeff Ward, is a survivor the team meets in the future. He joins the main cast for the rest of the series.
Who is the villain in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5?
Kasius, a Kree overseer, is the main villain of the space half. Back in the present, the threats come from Hydra's General Hale and from a familiar face who takes a dark turn.
Can you skip Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5?
Yes, skip it if you like. It’s a Marvel title, but not part of the MCU timeline.
How many episodes does Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5 have?
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5 has 22 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Is Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5 part of the MCU?
It was made by Marvel Television alongside the MCU films. Marvel has since folded some of these shows into its official timeline; see our Netflix and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. canon guides for details.
Does Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Season 5 have a post-credit scene?
Yes, at least one episode has an extra scene after the credits. We don’t describe it here to avoid spoilers; see our post-credit scenes guide.