Marvel's Echo stuns with unexpected Rotten Tomatoes rating

The MCU miniseries Echo received an unexpected Rotten Tomatoes score after all five of its episodes were released on Disney+. Echo follows the adventures of anti-hero Maya Lopez/Echo (Alaqua Cox) following the events of 2021’s Hawkeye, as its name implies.

Echo is set in Maya's hometown of Oklahoma, where she seeks refuge after a falling out with her adoptive uncle, crime boss Wilson Fisk/Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio), in Hawkeye. Despite its promising premise, the pre-release buzz surrounding Echo was mixed, if not negative, making it hard to anticipate the show's Rotten Tomatoes score on day one.

Marvel’s Echo debuts to Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score

At the time of this writing, Echo’s Rotten Tomatoes critic score is 64% (based on 22 reviews). The audience score for the Hawkeye spinoff is an even more impressive 77% (based on 250 ratings). Together, this reception is certainly warmer than what many fans and experts may have anticipated.

Inverse’s Dais Johnston praised Echo as "the antidote to Marvel malaise," noting that the series feels like it's lifted straight from the early 2000s. According to Collider’s Chase Hutchinson, Echo leaps into action when built around natural little details free from the trappings of the MCU, making the series' achievements even more promising.

The Verge's Charles Pulliam-Moore praised the grittier tone of Echo, stating that it is a solid sign that the studio knows what it's doing. On the other hand, The Daily Beast's Nick Schager and Flick Fan Nation's Austin Burke were both unimpressed, with Schager calling it a "third-rate snoozer" and Burke criticizing its unfocused story and choppy editing.

Echo sets the stage for Daredevil: Born Again

The impact of Echo's Rotten Tomatoes score on viewership remains to be seen, but Marvel Studios has another exciting project in the works: Daredevil: Born Again. Echo's connection to this highly anticipated Disney+ series is strong, especially with the inclusion of Kingpin and his rival, Daredevil (Charlie Cox).

For more updates and news on Echo, you can find comprehensive coverage on Dexerto's website. Additionally, the post-credits scene in Echo appears to directly tie into the story of Daredevil: Born Again, which is sure to attract fans of the series to watch the final episode.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I am thrilled with the positive reception that Marvel's Echo has received on Rotten Tomatoes. The show's 64% critic score and 77% audience score indicate that it has resonated with both critics and general viewers. I appreciate that Echo takes a different approach from other MCU projects, offering a grittier tone and focusing on character development rather than relying solely on action sequences. The series feels like a breath of fresh air, and I am excited to see where it goes in the future.

I am particularly drawn to the character of Maya Lopez/Echo, played by Alaqua Cox. Cox brings a raw intensity to the role, and I find her journey to be both compelling and relatable. Echo's exploration of her identity and her struggle to balance her personal life with her superhero responsibilities is something that I can connect with on a personal level. I am also intrigued by the show's exploration of Native American culture and representation, which is something that is often lacking in mainstream media. Overall, I am very impressed with Marvel's Echo and I look forward to seeing more from this character in the future.