Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premieres tonight and we can’t hide our excitement over seeing Agent Coulson in action again. In celebration of this momentous occasion, we’re reflecting on all of the reasons why Phil Coulson rocks.

We were just as surprised as anyone that Agent Coulson became such a fan-favorite character. One minute, he’s asking Pepper Potts to meet with him, the next he’s cracking jokes and becoming buddy-buddy with Tony Stark. We’ve loved every moment of Agent Coulson’s screen time and were beyond relieved to hear that Clark Gregg would be reprising his role in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..

So, to celebrate Agent Coulson’s return to our television screens (but not necessarily S.H.I.E.L.D. itself because we don’t know if he actually ever left), here are a few of the many reasons why we believe that Agent Coulson rocks.

18 reasons why Agent Coulson rocks

Agent Coulson is an extremely patient man.


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He’s really the only one who can say S.H.I.E.L.D.’s full title in one breath.


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Even though he’s always professional, he still finds ways to let you know how he feels.


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He can intimidate someone has powerful as Tony Stark…


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…While still being one of his closest bros.


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He stands up to his enemies…


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…And can hit them where they’re most vulnerable.


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He never gives up, even when mortally injured…


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…And never fails to hit us right in the feels. Err, “pheels.”


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He demands honesty.


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With just a look, he can create suspense.


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He’s very welcoming.


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He wears his sunglasses at night.


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The elements don’t bother him one bit.


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Captain America is his hero.


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He seriously fangirls just as much as we do…


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…If not more.


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Lastly, he has a super hot car named Lola.


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Lucky for us, COULSON LIVES!


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See you tonight at 7, Agent Coulson!


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What do you love most about Agent Coulson?