Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Promises To Bring 'Urgency' Back To Television

That "urgency" issue is a major one for every TV network, where they're competing with more forms of entertainment than ever and having a hard time convincing viewers to actually watch the shows at the appointed time, and not save it for later (with the added benefit of fast-forwarding through commercials). Recent hits like Scandal have benefited from Twitter-engaged audiences, eagerly talking about the show's plot developments in real time