Unveiling Marvel's Ultimate Solution to Close the MCU's Most Mysterious Plot Holes

Summary

A canceled Marvel TV series could address the MCU's plot holes by filling in narrative gaps and providing answers to lingering questions.

The show Damage Control was initially scheduled to air in 2016 but was later canceled; however, it had the potential to serve a similar purpose as the Marvel One-Shots by delving into the aftermath of significant events. In fact, if the show had proceeded, it could have specifically explored the public's response to occurrences such as the Emergence featured in Eternals and the introduction of She-Hulk.

A canceled Marvel TV series offers an opportunity to resolve the plot holes within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU's strength lies in its cohesive continuity, allowing for seamless crossovers and satisfying storytelling. However, maintaining sensible canon from all perspectives is crucial.

During the Infinity Saga, the major narrative moments aligned seamlessly. The movies mostly unfolded in the same year as their release, which mitigated any confusion or errors within the micro-continuity. Despite occasional inconsistencies, the overall storyline remained intact. However, the Multiverse Saga presents new challenges. Alongside the multitude of realities and timelines, there exist unanswered questions that Marvel Studios has yet to address. One potential solution lies within a canceled Marvel TV show.

How A Damage Control TV Show Could Help Fill MCU Plot Holes

Marvel TV had plans to produce a show called Damage Control, which was intended to air in 2016 but never came to fruition. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Damage Control is depicted as a cleanup crew responsible for dealing with the aftermath of the Avengers' battles. This is why the protagonist was in New York after the Battle of New York in The Avengers. The initiative was led by Iron Man as part of his efforts to ensure that the Avengers didn't leave destruction in their wake.

Due to the cancellation of the project before its release, Marvel Studios has incorporated Damage Control into the MCU retroactively. However, if the show had moved forward, it could have served a similar purpose to Marvel One-Shots by addressing narrative gaps that the movies and series were unable to cover. Since the team primarily focuses on the cleanup aspect, it would have been able to explore the aftermath of significant events, such as the evidence left behind from the thwarted Emergence in Eternals. The show could have also delved into the public's reaction to She-Hulk's introduction as an alternate incarnation of the Hulk.

What Happened To Marvel's Damage Control TV Show?

The Damage Control show was being developed by Marvel TV, not Marvel Studios under Feige. Previously, Marvel shows were separate and aired on ABC before the MCU started its own shows on Disney+. In 2015, a half-hour, single-camera comedy series called Damage Control was given the green light, set to air in 2016. However, ABC decided not to order the series. Currently, the team exists in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but has evolved into a seemingly darker group.