Here's a personal theory based on a hunch. A theory which might not be proved or disproved for years. Remember the start of episode 1, season 1 when we first see Saul working in a Cinnabon? He gets nervous because he thinks a guy is watching him. Now, keep in mind that it's been mentioned several times since then that…

Artsy? Or fartsy?

Sorry, late to the party. I assume we can assume that the Council of Evil White Dudes is Hydra, right? And that Kurtwood Smith is going to convert Agent Douche, thus beginning the eventual corruption of the SSR/SHIELD.

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