Although it is one of the least expected productions by UCM fans, Echo would put an end to a problem that the company has with its series.
Marvel Studios comes from very irregular moments. While Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 met with high public approval, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania did not fare as well. Thus, Doctor Strange 2 or the She-Hulk and Ms. Marvel series have been the target of criticism. This has been added to the resignation of Vice President Victoria Alonso and the Jonathan Majors violence scandal. However, Echoa little-resonated project would be a solution.
Not to everything, logically, but to one of the company’s current big problems. The Hawkeye spin-off will star Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez. Also, it will be released in its entirety on November 29, 2023. This could be a narrative choice by Marvel Studios to allow for smoother viewing without weekly interruptions. Likewise, this method will also help to avoid a major conflict that has plagued some previous MCU TV series.
The problem and the solution
Locate the series of Disney+ within the world of the MCU creates the opportunity for established MCU characters to make cameo appearances during the shows. However, often the expectation of these cameos overshadows the actual plot of the series. That’s where Echo comes in as a solution.
This was a notable bump in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. The last series of Disney + of Phase 4 of the UCM, revealed before the premiere that Charlie Cox would resume his role as Daredevil. This made viewers constantly waiting for his appearance. In the case of “Echo,” both Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio, who plays the Kingpin, have confirmed their cast, but by releasing the entire season on the same day, viewers won’t have to wait weeks to see them. Consequently, audiences will be able to enjoy the series to its full potential without getting frustrated when highly anticipated characters don’t make cameo appearances every week.
The full launch of the Echo would be better for consumers. Some viewers want to enjoy new MCU projects without paying the cost of a full-time Disney+ subscription. By releasing all of Echo Season 1 on the same day, these viewers can sign up for the service’s free trial and binge-watch the series without having to wait until it ends or subscribe for several months. Although Disney+ offers so much more content for consumers to enjoy, the cost of an annual subscription may be unaffordable for many, so this new launch method will make it easier for new viewers to access Echo on.
Other series in which this worked
The Punisher – Jon Bernthal
Prior to the development of the Marvel Studios television series, Marvel Television produced television series related to the UCM, and Netflix series released entire seasons in one go. This allowed audiences to binge Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders, and The Punisher at their own pace, either in a single session or over multiple days. These series became some of the most popular shows on Netflix, so this method can be repeated with Echo and potentially other projects on Disney+, which could lead to greater success for a series centered on one of the lesser heroes. known to the UCM.
Fuente: ScreenRant