Marvel's Echo: The Story Behind the Rotten Tomatoes Score

Marvel's Echo: The Story Behind the Rotten Tomatoes Score

Explore the debut of Echo on Disney+ and the mixed reviews it has received. Discover the potential reasons behind the Rotten Tomatoes score and the future of the MCU's experimental phase through Marvel Spotlight.

Introduction to Echo on Disney+

All episodes of Echo are now available on Disney+ and Hulu. Disney+'s Echo has debuted with the second-worst Rotten Tomatoes score for a Marvel Cinematic Universe series. Echo is the MCU's first TV-MA series, also serving as the first project to be part of the new Marvel Spotlight banner, which means the story of Marvel's Echo is more standalone and grounded than the rest of the MCU. Despite its fresh elements, Echo has received mixed reviews from critics.

Maya Lopez's Echo In Finale

Maya Lopez's Echo In Finale

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Rotten Tomatoes Score and Reception

According to the leading review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Echo has debuted with a 67 percent critics score, making it the second-worst reviewed MCU TV series. As it currently stands, Echo ranks only above Secret Invasion, which has the MCU's lowest Rotten Tomatoes critics score at 53 percent. The first MCU series above Echo is She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, which boasts a 77 percent on the Tomatometer. While Echo's critics score might not be as good as expected, audiences have shown more love for the series with a 77 percent score.

Despite its initial Rotten Tomatoes score, there is optimism surrounding the potential rise of Echo's critics score. Viewers and critics alike have expressed positive feedback about the final episodes of the series, indicating that the overall reception might improve over time.

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The Future of Echo and Marvel Spotlight

While Echo might be in a tough spot among the MCU's Rotten Tomatoes TV show ranking at the moment, there are expectations for its score to rise. The series' short length and the positive reception of its final episodes are factors that could contribute to an increase in its Rotten Tomatoes score. Fans and critics who have seen the entire series have expressed admiration for the experimental aspects of Echo, hinting at the potential for the MCU to continue exploring this new direction through Marvel Spotlight.

With all episodes of Echo now available on Disney+ and Hulu, the series has the opportunity to garner a broader audience and potentially influence the future of the MCU's storytelling. The reception of Echo's complete narrative will likely play a role in shaping the trajectory of the Marvel Spotlight banner and its impact on the larger MCU.