Behind-the-Scenes Upheaval Unveils Marvel TV Challenges, Agents of SHIELD Writer Drops Subtle Hint

One of the Agents of SHIELD writers has a witty response to the current drama surrounding the Marvel Cinematic Universe TV shows. Although TV series have played an important role in The Multiverse Saga since the launch of Disney+, the transition from the Marvel TV era to the MCU shows has been troublesome. Several series have faced rushed productions, resulting in mixed reactions from audiences.

The most significant change is happening with Daredevil: Born Again, as Marvel is starting over despite having filmed half of the show. This decision is part of Marvel Studios' larger effort to hire showrunners who can oversee TV productions that are more serialized and have longer story arcs. The news has sparked considerable online reactions, including a post from Drew Z. Greenberg, a seasoned writer for Agents of SHIELD.

Greenberg described his time working on Agents of SHIELD as the most rewarding experience of his career. However, he subtly hinted at the contrast with the MCU shows by mentioning that the success was due to the team's expertise in making TV. This comment directly addresses Marvel Studios' approach of treating their TV series more like films rather than traditional television shows.

How Marvel Studios Is Fixing Its TV Problem

The writers and directors of Daredevil: Born Again were replaced midway through production, indicating a fresh start for Marvel Studios. This marks the beginning of a new approach for their MCU shows, aiming to address past issues. The new strategy includes a traditional writers' room where a showrunner will be responsible for developing a pilot and show bibles. Instead of treating these shows as limited events, there will be a stronger focus on serialization, potentially allowing for multiple seasons. The structure will resemble how Agents of SHIELD was handled, with broadcast-produced episodes on ABC. This shift in approach will empower the creative teams, aiming to avoid last-minute changes, disagreements with executives, and rushed post-production.

With Daredevil: Born Again being the first MCU drama on Disney+ to undergo such a significant shake-up, it can serve as a model for Marvel Studios as they work on their other shows that have yet to start writing or filming. Ironically, this overhaul comes years after the original Marvel TV era, which included Agents of SHIELD, making it amusing that those shows were unable to connect with the movies. This new direction may offer an opportunity for Marvel TV shows such as Agents of SHIELD and the Netflix-Marvel shows to be incorporated into the broader MCU.