A bit over a week ago, ABC canceled some shows from their fall lineup, as networks are wont to do in the merry month of May. Fans of series "Nashville," "Galavant," and "The Muppets" were disappointed. But one cancellation has proven to be particularly resonant: that of Marvel's "Agent Carter," a two-season series surrounding one of the MCU's de facto leading ladies.

I consider myself to be a bit of a Peggy Carter groupie. A poster of her is the first thing I see upon waking up in my dorm room. I sported an "I know my value" tee upon seeing "Captain America: Civil War" for the first time (you can imagine my reaction to that scene). I outlined this very article in a journal featuring her signature red fedora on its cover. And I couldn't attend Rhode Island Comic Con this past fall without donning a certain navy blue suit and some red lipstick.

Agent Peggy Carter means a lot to me, and to thousands of other superhero fans. She's just so striking; from her unshakable confidence, her bada*s combat skills, and her drive to excel in a male-dominated workforce to her particular gift for empathizing with people who are normally dismissed by prejudiced social norms (see: Doctor Wilkes, Chief Sousa, pre-Cap Steve Rogers, and that's just the men...). In short, Miss Carter is a qualified woman who is incredibly multifaceted, and that's what makes her one of the most compelling characters in modern superhero narratives.

In order to save this beloved character, fans are rallying to revive the "Agent Carter" series for Netflix. A petition has been created for this purpose, and it already has over 100,000 signatures, including my own.

This petition, along with numerous other articles and blog posts that have since surfaced, are facets of a greater debate surrounding the cancellation of the series. In other words, people know that ending "Agent Carter" here and now is a problematic choice. First, there is a ton of wasted potential. In the Marvel canon, it is widely known that Peggy is the founder of S.H.I.E.L.D., the organization under which the Avengers reside(d). Her position of power in this regard is referenced in some Marvel films, but to cancel a show where it is possible to fill in the gaps leading up to S.H.I.E.L.D.'s origins would still be to leave a huge chunk of time unaccounted for in the canon. Never mind resolving the season 2 cliffhanger or uncovering who Peggy's future husband will be, I want to see this woman rise to her foretold career eventuality. I want to see Peggy Carter given her due in a genre where powerful women are fighting for representation.

And that's a second problem with canceling "Agent Carter": representation. While the superhero genre has certainly taken huge strides by including more women, both in comics and onscreen, there is still room for growth. As a great post from "The Mary Sue " points out, canceling "Agent Carter" posits a danger for future female-led properties. For some, the ratings decline that this show suffered from (among so many others—we're living in an age of streaming, people) reasons why, say, a solo Black Widow film or a Harley Quinn film may not be viable. What does this mean for women and girls, young and old, that both want and need to see leading reflections of themselves within a genre they so love? While Jessica Jones and Supergirl have their own equally wonderful shows, leaving just two heroine-centric properties available in a genre with literal worlds of possibilities to choose from—it's simply not enough.

For those who think at this point that our dear Peggy is done for, let me say this: fans can move mountains to make things happen. In a culture that values participation, fan petitions have set precedents. Just look at Constantine, another comic book hero whose series got canceled by NBC after just one season. Constantine's devotees may not have ensured a series revival, but they did secure him a successful guest spot on the CW's "Arrow," and have opened up new possibilities for future appearances on the CW's network of DC Comics-inspired shows. And in terms of full series revivals, look no further than "Community," the hilarious NBC comedy that was resurrected many a time by fans. This show was also initially canceled after only two seasons, but with the persistent efforts of its fan base came the movement for #sixseasonsandamovie. After an on-again off-again repartee of cancellations, "Community" fans ultimately would see their wish fulfilled: the show went on to produce six full seasons.

So yes, Marvel's "Agent Carter" is done for now, but there is no reason why her story can't continue. Fans can make their voices heard and bring this amazing character to a more stable home on Netflix. We all can learn a lot from Peggy, especially from her strong sense of determination. So let's start there, and prove that Peggy Carter deserves more.