Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter is a short film set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the character Peggy Carter, played by Hayley Atwell. The story takes place after the events of Captain America: The First Avenger, where Peggy is working for the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR) in New York City.
When Peggy is relegated to performing administrative tasks while her male colleagues go on missions, she becomes frustrated with the lack of respect she receives. However, when Howard Stark is accused of selling his dangerous weapons to enemies of the United States, Peggy takes matters into her own hands to clear his name.
With the help of Stark's butler, Edwin Jarvis, Peggy embarks on a mission to recover the stolen technology and prove Stark's innocence. Along the way, she faces off against corrupt agents and showcases her skills as a capable and resourceful agent.
Agent Carter is a thrilling and action-packed short film that highlights Peggy Carter's strength, intelligence, and determination in a male-dominated field. It serves as a precursor to the Agent Carter television series and further explores the character's backstory and contributions to the Marvel Universe.