I've been reluctant to admit it, because I looked forward to the show for so long. But I am really not into the make-up of the team. I just don't like it. And that's a big deal coming from me, because I usually have an open mind about stuff and when it comes to TV I try not to be too hard of a critic. But reading Battlechimp's post made me realize something. I would have preferred a show about a SHIELD strike team. This team stinks and it has terrible chemistry and there's going to be too much baby-sitting and wet-behind-the-ears idiots pressing the Big Red Button wherever it appears. Whew! Long sentence.
I am going to keep watching anyway, because sprinkled between the terrible pacing and cheesy dialogue, there has also been some clever dialogue (99% of it attributable to Coulson), some great action scenes; and let's face it, more Marvel-brand comic book geekery, gadgetry, and super hero lore than I ever thought I'd see on television. I don't know about general audiences, but I think if you're a comic book fan and a Marvel fan, you're missing out if you don't watch the show. Even though, yes, elements of this show are terrible.
P.S. Although a couple of my favorite TV shows of all time had horrifyingly bad first seasons. Maybe it's worth reminding myself of that.