Echo (2023–2024) User Reviews

Another Disney Marvel flop

[nscoby93 · 5/10 · 12 January 2024]

Well, there's not much to say for Echo, so I'll keep this short.

Echo in a word is... well boring! It's not terrible as the show starts interesting enough, but like Secret Invasion, it falls apart in the end.

The show had some good cinematography and I guess good cgi when compared to recent Marvel projects. Maya is well written and is played fantastically by Alaqua Cox. Seeing Daredevil was great in his like two minute cameo, and Kingpin is great too.

But where this show falls apart is in its storytelling and writing. Nothing really happens in this show, and it leads to nothing. With an ending that just left me thinking, "ok."

My expectations were never high to begin with, but d*mn this could have been far better. I honestly didn't even know this show was released this week until I saw an advertisement for it on my TV.

One last thing who the hell told Disney this was TV-MA material there were like maybe two or three things max that made me think TV-MA and even then that was just pushing TV-14. If this is what Disney thinks passes for MA, then d*mn I'm scared for Deadpools 3 R rating.

Oh well, until the next Marvel flop.

IMDb: 5/10 Letterboxd: 3/5

Watched on Disney+ in 4k Dolby Vision.

A triple threat

[thekid-06406 · 5/10 · 17 January 2024]

Uninteresting. Unexciting. Unneeded.

I've long backed Marvel in most of its decisions, but this one really confuses me. After Hawkeye, I gave the character no thought what so ever. She was merely a just there to advance the Kate Bishop story. Just not sure there was a real audience for this one.

My wife and i almost quit watching after episode one. We made it through episode 2. Not sure we will make it through the final three.

I have to say, it's very disappointing. I thought Disney had started to turn things around a bit with Loki season 2 and Percy Jackson. The story telling seemed to be taking an upturn. But then this ... My faith is waning.

vincent dinofrio is the shows only saving grace

[vfppxcp · 5/10 · 14 January 2024]

Bad pacing, few action scenes, and a protagonist with virtually no arc makes for a very lackluster show. Kingpin still steals every scene he is in and is truly intimidating, and while the first episode shows promise, kingpin remains the only good thing for the remaining 4 episodes as nothing truly happens of any consequence or interest. This show is essentially just set up for daredevil born again. Maya/echo takes no responsibility for her actions in this show. She says that she and her cousin grew apart even though maya chose to ignore her cousin, and then 10 minutes later blames her uncle for not reaching out, even though it was established that she was ignoring everyone who reached out to her a few scenes before. It was almost as if the writers made echo a do no wrong character despite the fact that that made echo a hypocrite, because there were no true heroic qualities to the character. She was a promising character in hawkeye, and alquia cox is a good actress, but in her own show, her performance was rather lackluster with the exception of a few scenes that were admittedly done very well. I had a lot of hope for this show, and unfortunately it was just ok. Hopefully daredevil born again will be better, because the netflix show of daredevil is amazing.

The Editing Makes No Sense

[Mehki_Girl · 6/10 · 21 January 2024]

Like others have said, the editing makes no sense; there's no character buildup.

I know sign language and been using it for over 33 plus years and I'm married to a Deaf man for 32 of those years.

I really don't like to watch shows with one Deaf character who signs and hearing actors who have to learn sign for the movie, because their signing is usually awful and it hurts my brain. Enrollment did their best though. Press not ready to sign, talk, and act, too. So kudos to the actors.

Only Henry's and Bobbie's signing and the actress playing her mom eye really passable. That actress may be Deaf in real life. But everyone made an effort and producing signs isn't easy for novices.

I don't know the backstory of this Marvel character. It would have been so much better to take two-three episodes to show us a relationship with her dad and then the one with Kingpin and their criminal doings and how she was groomed to be one herself.

We get a little bit that shows us that it might have been in her character to be the way she is, as she kicked the man Kingpin beat up and she deliberately shot a bird and lied about it. Okay, so she's a little bit of a budding sociopath who doesn't mind being groomed to be a criminal.

Not a character I particularly liked. We didn't get any kind of deep relationship with Dad and she barely reacted to his death and his dealings in the underworld were barely shown.

Then suddenly there is this guy called Kingpin whom she supposedly had a close relationship with, but that was barely shown and we really don't know exactly what's going on, at least in my case. I didn't even understand the reason for the first fight. Was it because she was told Kingpin killed her dad?

We only got hints of what dad was about and I don't recall seeing him interacting with Kingpin so everything seemed from leftfield.

My husband was very excited to see a Deaf signing character and seemed to enjoy it. We binged all 5 episodes in one afternoon.

If ever there was a series that should have been 8-10 episodes to flesh out the backstory, this was it.

There's a hint for a 2nd season. I hope the producers are reading the comments and plan give to us more backstory since they have no problem with (unfulfilling) flashbacks, so next season we feel like we are watching something coherent with motives for what the characters are doing, instead of cardboard characters moving around randomly. We need better fight scenes and show is how she uses her other senses to be able to fight several say once. I just couldn't get a handle on why the character even exists.

The audience and actors deserve better.

Has It's Moments

[dmoorejr · 7/10 · 10 January 2024]

Can't even lie I only watched this for Kingpin, as I really wasn't feeling the Echo character from the Hawkeye series. By the time I finished this series, I finally ended up understanding who/what this character was all about. Is Maya a hero? Because she seemed like a bad person most of the time! With that being said. Wow. This series was very choppy. Advertised as a 5 Episode mini series, Echo easily could've been a 2 hr movie. The fighting sequences were okay. Overall it was nice to see some grit in the MCU, just wish the story was a little more deeper than what we got. Although I really appreciate the native culture that was presented in this series. It's worth a watch.

Why?

[danwilberforce · 4/10 · 10 January 2024]

The trailers made this seem like the first step into more gritty, adult content ala Netflix's Daredevil and Punisher series, but apart from 1 or 2 overally choreographed scenes it felt more like the worst episode of Iron Fist stretched into 5 episodes.

The concept itself isn't bad, but the writing was atrocious, with no real sense of character development or depth whatsoever. The only real standout being Vincent D'Onofrio's excellent portrayal of Kingpin, but even that is tarnished by the writing and a limp wiltering flower of an ending.

Echo also suffered from bad editing with the pacing and storyline feeling like they were all over the place.

The show had so much promise and I did appreciate the efforts made to honour the native American and deaf communities, but it didn't have to be at the expense of a coherent and gripping story.

I now fear what they're going to do with Daredevil, but hopefully with Dario Scardapane in the driver's seat there may be at least a small glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe...

Beautiful redemption arc

[jasoncalva · 9/10 · 3 February 2024]

Echo is very different than what we've come to expect from Marvel, but to me this is a step in the right direction. Alaqua Cox is exceptional in this role, and how it weaves the spirituality of the Choctaw Nation into this character and her redemption arc is beautiful.

I only wish it was more than 5 episodes. I thought the character development on the rest of cast made you actually care about them and their place in the story. It was refreshing to not need to know the backstory of a dozen super heroes to make this show relevant. If you didn't see Daredevil, or any of the Netflix Marvel shows, you'd still be able to follow this story without feeling lost.

Great start so far, definitely better than a 6.2/10

[eclyptix · 7/10 · 10 January 2024]

Not even an hour since the show came to streaming and its a 6.2 out of 10...totally inaccurate. The pacing is good, the acting is good. The familiar faces enrich the story without feeling like obligatory fan service...great follow up to Hawkeye, highly recommend watching that first. Just finished the first episode and its very well written. The attention to detail is there, unlike recent installments of the MCU. I'm looking forward to seeing where its all headed. There's a moment in the show where Echo is fighting and she smiles at her adversary and that's when it really struck me as a well written show, a female protagonist that is relatable by facial expressions alone, you could understand exactly why she smiled, what she was thinking, it was hilarious and that was the moment I knew the writers took nuance and minor details into consideration, much like Loki did. I definitely recommend watching this, ignore the strangely low initial rating on this show, its absurd. Especially since its barely been an hour since the show started, no way people have a firm grasp enough to call it bad. Case in point, ask yourself how a show gets a 6.2 out of 10 but its initial episode gets an 8 out of 10. Its definitely more an 8 than a 6...give it a shot!

feels like much was cut out

[tony-146-695626 · 4/10 · 16 January 2024]

The series feels like it was supposed to be 10 episodes but they edited it for 5. Character development is minimal to none. Kingpin supposedly adopts Echo when she was very young and her parents died, but this is not really shown. Would have been a great place to start and to build up their relationship. Instead we are just told they are close and deal with it. It was jarring.

Native American spirituality and mysticism are often shown in flashbacks, not always for obvious reasons. There is some connection between the flashbacks and the nature of Echos healing power,but it is not clearly illustratred and not sold properly. Again, the scenes are jarring. By he way the comic book power she has is the ability to copy anyones fighting style. We never see this in the show.

The comic book character is deaf, and so is the actress. This was interesting and was great to see. Good to see actress play a major part. And she gives it all she has. However, the lack of hearing is used as a gimmick when fighting, as often sound is totally turned off. To show she is deaf. The problem though is that it makes the scenes boring. Sound is really important for immersion, They missed the boat somewhere here.

Echo, the star, as a character, is not likeable. Redeeming qualities are few and far between. She takes to killing like flies to dog poop. No remorse at all. Is selfish, does not care who pays for her actions. Wants to replace KingPin.

Hawkeye is shown briefly fighting her, probably to help market the show. So is Daredevil. They both fight her to a standstill, with Hawkeye coming closer to killing her. The encounters do nothing to develop her character though. They are used as simple plot devices to get to the next act. Feels empty.

She is supposed to be an anti hero? Vigilante? No. Just another criminal who is talented at killing and stealing. Her ambitions overcome any feelings of love for her sister and friends.

If you want to watch as required viewing to prepare for future marvel movies, all you need is episode 1 and 5. All else is filler.

Excellent collaborative Native storytelling

[g_la_hunt · 8/10 · 1 February 2024]

Most of the negative reviews here are from folks who hate reading subtitles and need a fight scene every two minutes to stay interested. This is a fantastic story about family. The authentic inclusion of both deaf and indigenous characters was fascinating. But the collaboration with the Choctaw Nation to represent their creation story as well as other indigenous storytelling is what really makes this show shine. It's not a typical MCU superhero story. It's not supposed to be. Enjoy it for what it is: a journey of a woman reconnecting with her family and with her culture. Those stories are worth telling, too!

Respectful representation of Native culture, middling story

[vinsma · 7/10 · 2 February 2024]

First with the bad. There is not a good story here. Generic, bland, it seems to be treading water the entirety of the show, with not much really happening. Side characters were mostly pointless and doesn't add to the story at all. Poignant, heartfelt moments are few and far apart. It has to keep showing the same flashbacks over and over and over. Kept showing it instead of showing who or what the power came from. Action scenes were mediocre except for maybe the first fight scene. Ending felt rushed and anti climactic. Wasted good performances from Vincent and relative new comer Alaqua.

Now the good. As mentioned, the acting was actually pretty good for the most part. Even from the side characters. It attempts to show the Native culture in a reverent way and appears very respectful to the culture in general, while humanizing the people at the same time. It was also short.

I really wanted to love this but something went really wrong...

[godgirl · 4/10 · 17 January 2024]

So apparently they shot 8 episodes but then it wasn't good enough and it got rewritten/reshot/redited down to just 5. Maybe that's why none of it makes much sense. The family connections don't make sense. The lack of communication with her cousin, uncle etc don't make much sense. How her mother's death was her father's fault wasn't made clear. The relationships in the community make no sense. The end showdown is totally incomprehensible. The only things that almost work are the scenes in the roller rink. Really disappointing when I was so hoping for great things based on how Echo was introduced and how well I thought HawkEye worked as a series with multiple interactions between characters from different parts of the MCU. Heartbreaking, to be honest. It promised to be a great showcase for indigenous culture too, but I learnt nothing. There was so much that needed to be said and done for it to really work. Either that or they could've had more action, at least? It just wasn't gripping dramatically or emotionally engaging enough, and it just felt like it had a plan that somehow went vastly wrong and they gave up and threw it out at us poorly poorly finished. Such a shame as some of the actors really deserved to be better respected for their talent.

Echo × Kingpin show.. it's great!

[robert-19838 · 7/10 · 10 January 2024]

Echo overall landed on a 7.5/10, don't let these other biast reviews written by trolls affect the show for you, watch it and form your own opinion. I gave individual episodes an average of 8/10 but overall it needed more episodes and I was expecting more grittiness, though the ending was a good conclusion with solid execution compared to the usual messy endings of other mcu shows bar loki. The show did have the opportunity to be something much better though.. Overall I think the people who worked on it did ffing amazing but marvel giving them only 5 eps to work with is disappointing and 5 episodes just didn't feel satisfactory enough. The cinematography and editing is a step up from usual shows within the mcu, it gets pretty creative at times and the supernatural elements shown throughout are a good surprise. Every introduction scene to an episode is so cool and exciting. The vibe felt more mature and less silly whilst still offering some fun moments between charcaters. Acting is great, Alaqua Cox does superb as her echo charcater, Vincent as kingpin is perfection. The chemistry between these 2 charcaters is so well done, the dialogue is well written which creates interesting tension and some great similarities between the two charcaters. What we see of Daredevil is an absolute treat but I think people may also use his short presence in the show as a negative which is unfair. People saying the fighting felt floaty and slow, I don't see that, I do think people are just searching for negatives. Could this show have been a movie with a higher budget, probably, is it better as a show, I'm not sure but it's a fun watch with great moments. It's tv-ma, feels mature, has solid writing, it's nothing special but it's a step in the right direction and it's worth watching!

A Solid Family Story, but What Was the Point?

[kjproulx · 6/10 · 12 January 2024]

I'm not sure if I've ever watched a limited series before and equally felt that it was good, but also left me disappointed. Echo is Marvel's latest television release on Disney+ and all five episodes are now streaming. For those who are unaware, this is a spinoff show from a character who was introduced in the show, Hawkeye. I found her to be uninteresting in that show, but I still gave this one a shot. Surprisingly, her character is far better this time around, but the show itself feels pointless in the grand scheme of things. Here's why I liked it, but also why it has no reason for existing.

This series is simply about the fact that Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) returns to her hometown and learns more about her heritage. Her Native American tribe, long ago, had some kind of magical powers bestowed upon them and she may now have them as well. That's basically the plot of all five episodes, aside from Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio) being a secondary character and sending his people after her. There are also small cameos, which I did enjoy because they made it feel connected to things, which this universe has been severely lacking these days. Still, from where her character begins in this series, to where she ends up, there doesn't seem to be any progression. Yes, there is a family discovery and the show wraps up its family story nicely, but as far as being a piece of the Marvel puzzle, it has zero reason to exist.

Alaqua Cox does a really solid job portraying this character with what she is given, it's just that I don't foresee her having a future in this franchise, outside of a cameo maybe in the future. I think as a standalone thing, without the Marvel branding, this could've been a cool little ancestral show, that also involves superpowers. It being a Marvel property actually hurt this project in my opinion. It's not that it had the most sophisticated writing or anything, but it was good enough to hold my interest. Also, for being Marvel's first R-rated TV show on Disney+, there wasn't much R-rated about it. If they cut away on a few shots, it would've passed as PG-13. This whole show just felt off in certain ways.

Still, Echo is a decent series on its own, so I'll give it a pass. It was nice to see Vincent D'Onfrio return as Kingpin and his backstory involving Maya was very good as well. His character revolted the show when it began to drag or lose focus, so I appreciated his presence. This is a duo of characters I would revisit, but I also don't have to. I didn't dislike watching it by any means, so I recommend it to those looking for a decent show, but there are also far better shows out there to watch. I feel this show is going to get buried and forgotten about very quickly, which is neither a good nor bad thing. Overall, Echo is okay and that is better than I was expecting.

Way Better Than Expected

[SHU_Movies · 6/10 · 10 January 2024]

Although I'm not sure if I'd say it's good, Marvel Studios' Echo was a huge surprise! I really disliked the character of Maya when she appeared in Marvel Studios' Hawkeye back in 2021, so when it was announced she'd get her own spinoff series, I was very much *not* excited. But, it surpassed my expectations!

For the most part, it's a solid series with good characters, great action and an alright story. My biggest problems, though, stem from the inconsistent tone (sometimes it wanted to be very serious like Marvel's Daredevil, and at other points it wanted to be way more dramatic and exciting like other MCU shows), the meh script, the predictability of the story, the bad finale and the messy pacing throughout.

It's definitely way better than I thought it would be, though! Maya went from being a character I hated to being one that I actually quite like, Vincent D'Onofrio was fantastic as Kingpin, and it was great to see Charlie Cox back in the red and black Daredevil suit!

It's worth a watch if you were a fan of the Netflix Daredevil series because it's one of the best things to come from the MCU in a couple years!

Mostly nonsense

[google-soc · 3/10 · 18 January 2024]

Whoever created the story for this series must have been on drugs, as it makes no sense from start to finish.

We start off with some aliens in a cave touching glowing water, which then run outside and transition into tattoed humans that are supposed to represent ancient native americans. No explanation at all. Neither do we get an explanation how Kingpin survived a headshot without any permanent damage in the second episode, or what exactly Echos powers are in the last episode or what triggered them.

The main story is plain boring, just the stereotypical child rebels against parent when it discovered that they're a villian plot. But in a native american environment. Very creative.

The few fight scenes are also just average at best, the pacing never feels right.

She-Hulk at least had some comedy relief, Echo doesn't have anything worth watching.

Wonderful!

[ndavis02 · 8/10 · 31 January 2024]

I REALLY enjoyed this series! Seeing and hearing authentic (original) American voices & stories is something to be valued. The music is terrific, and really speaks to the heart. While I'm not of Native American ancestry myself, the full participation of The Choctaw Nation in the making of this series radiates authenticity at every turn. The lead, Alaqua Cox, has definite presence. The show also features many other talented actors that I'd love to see more of. Unfortunately, because it's not a Lily-white depiction of "Fanboy Action Heroes", it has been slammed by many. That's a shame. I applaud Marvel for giving us something other than blond-haired, blue-eyed "heroes". There's room for many in the American Diaspora...

First MCU entry harder than PG-13

[FeastMode · 7/10 · 10 January 2024]

NOTE: if you haven't seen Hawkeye, you will be confused.

Echo is rated TV-MA. For someone like me who hates any kind of limitations/restrictions on movies/shows, that rating alone had me excited. And speaking strictly about the violence... yes, awesome, more. Some of the scenes are brutal. Showing headshots makes it feel more real and less like a fantasy world where everything will be okay.

As for the show itself, I adore the first episode. It does a great job of setting up the story with nonlinear storytelling, jumping back and forth from before and after the events of Hawkeye. And it has one of the best fight scenes in the entire MCU. I was ecstatic.

Now with even higher expectations, the remaining four episodes left me a bit disappointed. They're still very enjoyable. But rather than this being an elite new entry in the MCU, it feels more like a bottom half of the MCU entry. And there are surprisingly few fight scenes, none coming close to the one from the first episode.

Maya is a beast of a character. As usual they do a great job of introducing a bunch of new characters you become attached to. And every second of Fisk screen time is gold.

(1 viewing, 1/9/2024)

Missed opportunities all round

[bobetjo · 4/10 · 13 January 2024]

I'm sorry to say this show was, as other reviewers comment, really boring and badly written. (Or maybe it was the editing). There were some good scenes but not many. The story was alleged over the place. The actors had really rubbish dialogue. But, for me it was the missed opportunities.

The audience could have been given more immersion in how the world seems to this deaf hero. She cannot hear assailants so how does she cope with the traditional kung-fu multi attacker fight. We only have got a couple of "quiet " scenes demonstrating her deafness.

Maya is deaf and relies on sign language. Sign language users have tons of shortcuts and body mimes when communicating. It is not like subtitles with hand movements. More like moving emojis.

As regards her crime fighting artificial leg. More could be made of this. Para athletes will tell about the difficulty of fitting and wearing specialist limbs. We have a hero who wears one. Yet we never see the limb care and difficulty riding a motorcycle which has foot controls.

These were wasted opportunities to get show triumph against outnumbering foes.

As for the terrible script. Don't get me started.

One of the better shows Marvel has done as of recently

[prathwrld · 8/10 · 10 January 2024]

Echo does not deserve a 6.2 out of 10 it is so much better than that. The show follows the character of Maya that we first meet during Hawkeye season one the writers do a fantastic job of giving Maya a fantastic story and a good character arc. Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin as always is a highlight in everything he is in where he plays the character. This show also has a number of likable side characters which give the show a surprising amount of heart if I had to critique it a little bit it still feels like marvel is holding back on the violence, and the R rating was not used to its fullest potential. However, this is still overall a pretty good watch that leaves you wondering what is going to happen next.

Final rating:8.4 out of 10.

Step in the right direction

[eoinageary · 7/10 · 10 January 2024]

So marvel fans have been wanting a darker marvel show and movies, this to me looked like Marvel dipping their toe into the R rated waters, it was decent but not fully committing was definitely a hindrance on the show.

The story is of Maya, sent away from her family at a young age, dealing with grief she finds a way through Fisk to project her anger and talents to something more "useful". She must venture home after discovering secrets, trying to stay to herself she manages to bring trouble back home, will her connection to her ancestors and her fighting talent be enough to keep her going?

So firstly this to me is a god sign marvel have taken the step to this sort of show, it's definitely better then 3 or 4 of their other Disney shows without a shadow of a doubt. The acting is great, Maya is an intriguing character and I enjoyed her family a lot, specially her grandparents I like a lot. Fisk of course I'm so happy to see him back, we get glimpses of his brutality but again nothing like in Daredevil.

I think it's a Disney + thing because in my opinion majority (not all) by 90% of their shows just don't have a good enough storyline or compelling arc to hit the 8/10 or 9/10 types show. With 30 minute run time and a sole character focus it can be hard to deliver a meaningful journey. Comparing it to DD on Netflix you had multiple stories all compelling and linked and a longer run time, that's majorly lacking on Disney and it feels flat at times.

The action is good, again the way it was advertised I was expecting close to Netflix levels, it's not but much better than what we had been getting the past while, one or two good episodes the rest fine, weak finale honestly BUT it has me hopeful for the Dare Devil show, overall a decent watch and the Native American storyline is quite good too. 7/10.

There's no story here...

[gtenalokes · 3/10 · 11 January 2024]

Its almost like they didn't think it through and its obvious that it was butchered in editing because nothing makes sense.. The main character is just a bag of plot armor going from one point to the next in a series of senseless and pointless events. The characters behave irrationally and lack depth and purpose, they are basically just plot devices. Echo's powers don't make sense at all.

Its a total waste of time that you cant just play in the background, it requires your full attention because of the unnecessary heavy sign language dialogue, you'd think they would focus more on "show, don't tell"....

Overall, you are better off just watching a review on YouTube...

I'm worried about Daredevil

[takataka-popo · 10 January 2024]

I really liked the tv serie Hawkeye, Echo was an interesting character, and so, I was looking forward to watching this. I read the news about this serie, so I knew to tone down my expectations.

They put warnings, they confirmed that the Netflix Marvel shows were canon. Echo is supposed to follow the same equation. It's a first taste for what's to come.

The introduction of magic was so out of nowhere, it reminded me of Iron fist with how useless and stupid it was. The characters kept making stupid decisions, ESPECIALLY THE ENEMIES, nothing made sense, you're supposed to turn your brain off. The music was cringe at times, it totally kills the serious tone the serie is trying so hard to maintain.

Episode 3 was so infuriating, It seriously reached the same amount of cringe you get when watching Madame web's trailer.

If you want to know who Maya is, just watch Hawkeye. At least that's a show that doesn't take itself too seriously and yet it still managed to be way better and grounded than Echoes.

A Dynamic Exploration of Identity and Superheroism

[sufyaanrashid95 · 6/10 · 23 January 2024]

Plot: In the first season of "Marvel's Echo," viewers are introduced to Maya Lopez, a deaf Native American woman with extraordinary photographic reflexes, allowing her to mimic any physical action she observes. As Maya navigates the complexities of her abilities and her cultural heritage, she becomes embroiled in a world of clandestine conspiracies, vigilante justice, and the legacy of Ronin, a masked warrior from her past. Alongside enigmatic allies and formidable adversaries, Maya embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her origins and forge her own path as a hero.

Review: "Marvel's Echo" delivers a compelling and dynamic narrative that seamlessly blends superhero action, cultural representation, and personal growth. The series shines a spotlight on Maya's multifaceted identity, incorporating her deafness and Native American heritage into a richly layered character portrayal. The action sequences are gripping and visually striking, showcasing Maya's remarkable abilities and determination. The show's exploration of themes such as justice, family, and the weight of legacy adds depth and emotional resonance to the narrative. The cast delivers powerful performances, with Alaqua Cox embodying Maya's strength and vulnerability with authenticity. "Marvel's Echo" succeeds in expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a fresh perspective and a distinct, compelling story. For fans of superhero tales infused with cultural diversity and complex character arcs, "Marvel's Echo" offers a captivating and inclusive viewing experience.

Undeserved Hate For a Solid Marvel Series.

[nicokautto · 7/10 · 10 January 2024]

This series is not by any means the best that television has to offer and I would rate it a solid 7.5/10.

That being said I don't agree with people saying it felt boring. It does have pacing issues and the main reason is the editing. The editing is sometimes really poorly done. Not saying that I can do it better, but still very weird editing decisions sometimes.

The acting was solid throughout the series with the obvious standout being Vincent D'Onofrio. He does a great job playing Fisk in Daredevil and does it again in Echo. Fisk has less screen time than in Daredevil, but still manages to be intimidating and captivating in every scene he is in.

The plot is solid. Not a masterpiece and can feel like a pretty basic marvel story. Still it managed to keep me engaged enough to make me binge watch the series. The biggest complaint that I have with the series is it's kinda dumb ending that unfortunately feels rushed and unresolved.

In conclusion the series is a solid series by Marvel. I enjoyed it and I think many people will enjoy it too. There are issues like it's pacing and the abrupt ending, but to be fair to the series the ending does give me hope that maybe we will see more series like this from marvel. In my opinion this is Definitely the best we have seen from Marvel lately. Loki was good :).