3 best (and 2 worst) fakeout deaths in the MCU

Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in Marvel Studios' LOKI, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.
Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in Marvel Studios' LOKI, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.
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Clark Gregg - as Agent Phil Coulson - BEST MCU fakeout death
MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. – “The New Deal” – Coulson and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. are thrust backward in time and stranded in 1931 New York City. With the all-new Zephyr set to time-jump at any moment, the team must hurry to find out exactly what happened. If they fail, it would mean disaster for the past, present and future of the world on the rip-roaring season premiere of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” airing WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 (10:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. – (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)CLARK GREGG

Best MCU fakeout deaths

1. Agent Phil Coulson

The death of Agent Phil Coulson, in The Avengers is still etched in our memories as one of the best emotionally charged moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During the Battle of New York Coulson bravely confronts Loki, armed with an experimental weapon in a desperate attempt to halt the villain’s destructive rampage. However, in a twist of fate, Loki gains the upper hand and swiftly impales Coulson in the chest with his scepter.

While it may not have come as a shock, Agent Phil Coulson’s “death” in The Avengers serves as an example of how masterfully the MCU executes captivating plot twists and fakeouts. Having endeared himself to audiences over MCU films as a S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent, his untimely demise left an unforgettable emotional impact not only on viewers but also on the assembled Avengers themselves. In a turn of events, his passing played a pivotal role in rallying the heroic team together against their common enemy.

Check out the emotional death scene of Agent Phil Coulson below.

There is no denying that Coulson’s demise was nothing short of a heroic sacrifice — a testament to his unwavering dedication to protecting his fellow agents and thwarting Loki’s malicious schemes. His selflessness elevated him to hero status capturing the hearts of audiences and earning him admiration from his peers.

Just as we believed his story had reached an emotional ending, his unexpected return, in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. injected fresh energy into the MCU plot introducing a level of intricacy that captivated our attention throughout.

In the end, it’s no surprise that Coulson’s “death” stands as one of the most brilliantly orchestrated fakeouts in the MCU!