Thanks to Disney, superheroes have taken over the scene within the past decade. What was once depicted as “nerdy” and “geeky” is now entirely mainstream (and perhaps too much so). Though the motel is definitely not one to succumb to the likes of mainstream media and trends, we do have a recommendation within the Marvel universe. These days we have been enjoying Agent Carter, the TV series.

The series premiered in 2015, so it’s been a couple of years. Regardless, the show has not aged one bit. It stars the beautiful and fierce Hayley Atwell as Agent Peggy Carter, chronicling her post-war experience as she journeys into the world of male dominated workplaces. She also happens to kick butt along the way. Until the emergence of her very own show, Peggy Carter had been simply deemed as Captain America’s love interest a la Charlie and Maverick style. But watch out, that isn’t all there is to her.

The show takes place at the start of 1946, after the end of World War II. Unfortunately, threats are still posed to the world, be it stolen designs from Stark Industries and/or volatile nuclear weapons. Agent Peggy Carter has quickly grown complacent at her secretarial job following the end of the war. She learns to play the woman card to her advantage to achieve her goals, remaining one step ahead of her male peers, who eventually grow to respect her.

She doesn’t have any cool, fancy super powers. She doesn’t need to enlist the help of external superheroes and cameos to achieve her goals. Instead, Peggy uses her mind. Her smarts and intellects make her interesting, and it is simply coincidental that she’s gorgeous. She’s also a classy, strong, empathetic, forgiving character, who maintains her poise amongst a sea of those who try to bring her down. The show might not even feel like Marvel to hardcore fans, but perhaps that is the appeal.

Packed with a thrilling storyline, fabulous retro style outfits, the occasional jazz, loads of red lipstick, and smartly executed female empowerment, Agent Carter is truly a joyful watch. Such a shame that it only has two seasons, with barely 10 episodes each.