Watch out, Ward. That cocky attitude could be your undoing.

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The Agents of SHIELD turncoat has assumed his new position as Director of Hydra, but there may be one other head Coulson (Clarke Gregg) and Co. failed to lop off. Played by Powers Boothe, Gideon Malick is about to enter the scene (see video).

"You don't know my name, but I think you've been trying to get my attention," Malick tells Ward (Brett Dalton) in a cryptic phone call.

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You got that right, mystery man. Unlike those who came before him, however, this new villain isn't even remotely terrified you. He's also not interested in your offer of redemption, mostly because he doesn't think he's done anything wrong. Malick, however, thinks the youngster screwed the pooch when he brouth baby von Strucker into the game.

"Not everyone fears you Mr. Ward," Malick cautions.

Is this the makings of an epic evil show down? Tell us what you think in the comments below!

Agents of SHIELD airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

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