After Before

Yo-Yo struggles with a mental block that hampers her speed-based Inhuman abilities, revealing deep self-doubt about her role on the team. She regains her powers during the crisis and proves instrumental in confronting the crisis head-on. Her past—seeing her uncle's death and blaming herself—adds a layer of guilt she must overcome to act decisively.

Jiaying leads the Afterlife sanctuary and seeks to shield her people while navigating alliances with outsiders. She tries to influence Yo-Yo's condition to remove Kora's powers, showing a pragmatic, protective side balanced with a willingness to make hard choices. Her relationship with Kora highlights maternal resolve and the costs of leadership.

Kora is Jiaying's daughter, wielding volatile energy powers that she struggles to control. She runs away, seeking independence, and becomes susceptible to manipulation by Nathaniel Malick and Sibyl's foretold knowledge. Her fragile state and rebellious impulses drive major conflicts within Afterlife.

Nathaniel is a Chronicom mercenary who preys on future knowledge to manipulate events. He clashes with Jiaying and uses Kora to advance his objectives, escalating the threat to Afterlife and the broader team. His presence introduces a calculated, strategic menace amid the chaos.

May uses her empath abilities to assist Yo-Yo, providing emotional and strategic support in the crisis. She remains a calm, decisive presence who helps coordinate the team under stress. Her connection to Yo-Yo and her own tactical wisdom shapes crucial moments.

Daisy acts as a strategist, proposing a halt at the Afterlife sanctuary to seek Jiaying's help. Her quick thinking and knowledge of future events shape the team's plans, even as she navigates the risks of involving the Inhumans. She remains a driving force behind the mission through analysis and leadership.

Simmons informs SHIELD of the time drive's dangerous instability, anchoring the outside team to the unfolding events. Her clinical perspective helps frame the stakes and potential outcomes of their time-hopping crisis. She serves as the connecting thread between the field events and the bigger mission.