Agents of SHIELD Fans React to Daredevil MCU Tie-In

Agents of SHIELD Fans' Reactions

Fans of Agents of SHIELD have taken to social media to share their varied reactions to the pre-Disney+ Netflix Daredevil show potentially being acknowledged as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's canon. The ABC show spanned out of the events of 2012's The Avengers, following a surprisingly alive Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) and his assembled SHIELD taskforce. Netflix's Daredevil kicked off a darker, street-level corner of the MCU at the time, as Matt Murdock's (Charlie Cox) war on crime introduced characters including Jessica Jones, The Punisher, and Luke Cage.

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As Marvel's Echo ramps up promotion ahead of its January 9 release, fans of Agents of SHIELD have shared their thoughts as the recent Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio) focused teaser acknowledged the events of Netflix's Daredevil. Social media has been abuzz with reactions from fans, with some expressing hope for Agents of SHIELD to receive the acknowledgment it deserves, while others are torn as fans of both series.

@lord_anarchy and @castrogrim summarized how many AoS fans felt at seeing Daredevil's continued MCU ties, while @notaolivegarden was torn as a fan of both series. @Devonodom_ and @Jonathanmc8081 led calls for Agents of SHIELD receiving the acknowledgment it deserves, and @Jellymelly1217, @kylelivings92, and @icephoenix_98 highlighted how Agents of SHIELD and Daredevil's connections surely meant the former could be canon too. However, @SmashTriviaJohn and @THE_PLAYER_ZE were hopeful that Daredevil's acknowledgement would only be the start of pre-Disney+ show's canonizations.

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Significance of Agents of SHIELD

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has continued to expand and bring the casts of the Netflix series into the core continuity, but Agents of SHIELD has been decanonized via the Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline book by not acknowledging Coulson's post-Avengers adventures. This has caused much confusion, as earlier seasons were direct tie-ins to the events of the MCU's first few phases, as Coulson's team cleaned up London in the wake of Thor: The Dark World, were torn apart by Captain America: The Winter Soldier's HYDRA schism, and provided support for the Avengers in Age of Ultron.

While later seasons would become less tied into the developing MCU, Agents of SHIELD is still responsible for introducing many well-received concepts to the MCU. Gabriel Luna's Robbie Reyes Ghost Rider, the origins of SHIELD, and a more positively received adaptation of the Inhumans helped the MCU expand outside of the confines of the heroes' theatrical adventures, building up the universe and giving it a richer landscape. The sudden decanonization of the ABC show has left the MCU feeling smaller and unexplored, creating confusion among fans.

As seen by fan responses, Agents of SHIELD still holds a special place in many Marvel fans' hearts. It is understandable why a large portion of the audience feel confused by Netflix's shows being held higher in their connections to the MCU. While Kevin Feige has hinted how it could be tied into the MCU in the future, it is clear that many feel the series deserves better.

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Why Marvel Should Confirm Agents of SHIELD As Part Of The MCU Canon

For many, the decanonization of Agents of SHIELD has caused much confusion, as earlier seasons were direct tie-ins to the events of the MCU's first few phases, with strong connections such as Coulson's team cleaning up London in the wake of Thor: The Dark World, being torn apart by Captain America: The Winter Soldier's HYDRA schism, and providing support for the Avengers in Age of Ultron. While later seasons would become less tied into the developing MCU, Agents of SHIELD is still responsible for introducing many well-received concepts to the MCU, expanding the universe and giving it a richer landscape.

Agents of SHIELD still holds a special place in many Marvel fans' hearts, and it is understandable why a large portion of the audience feel confused by Netflix's shows being held higher in their connections to the MCU. While Kevin Feige has hinted how it could be tied into the MCU in the future, many feel that the series deserves better. The sudden decanonization of the ABC show has left the MCU feeling smaller and unexplored, creating a sense of loss among fans.

Marvel's Agents of SHIELD and Daredevil are both available to stream on Disney+, sparking further discussions and debates among fans. The potential acknowledgment of Daredevil's tie-in with the MCU has reignited the hope and calls for Agents of SHIELD to receive the recognition it deserves, and fans eagerly await Marvel's confirmation of Agents of SHIELD as part of the MCU canon.

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