What to Know Before Watching Marvel's Echo

What to Know Before Watching Marvel's Echo

Marvel's Echo is set to continue the story of Maya Lopez as she seeks revenge against Kingpin. Before watching the series, it's helpful to know the key events and characters from previous MCU projects involving Echo, Daredevil, and Kingpin.

Introduction to Marvel's Echo

The first season of Marvel's Echo is nearly here, and it's set to continue the story of Maya Lopez as she seeks revenge against Kingpin, her 'uncle' who orchestrated the death of her father. Recent promos for Echo have confirmed that Netflix's Daredevil series is canon with the rest of the MCU, which means there are important events and characters from previous MCU projects that viewers should be familiar with before watching Echo.

Kingpin and Avengers Tower

Kingpin and Avengers Tower

Kingpin's Rise to Power and Connection to Maya Lopez

In Netflix's Daredevil, Wilson Fisk rose to power using construction companies to reconstruct and rebuild Hell's Kitchen after the Battle of New York. He also had a connection to Maya Lopez, caring for her as an uncle and manipulating her through his relationship with the Tracksuit Mafia. Fisk's criminal activities and his connection to Maya are crucial to understanding Echo's storyline.

Daredevil season 3 finale Kingpin

Daredevil season 3 finale Kingpin

Fisk's rise to power and his control over the criminal underworld in New York are essential elements that play a significant role in Maya Lopez's journey for revenge in Marvel's Echo. Understanding Fisk's history and his impact on Maya is key to fully appreciating the upcoming series.

Matt Murdock's Daredevil in Netflix series

Matt Murdock's Daredevil in Netflix series

Daredevil's Role in Hell's Kitchen and Connection to Echo

Matt Murdock, also known as Daredevil, became the protector of Hell's Kitchen and interrupted Kingpin's plans for the city. Daredevil's vigilante career, his conflicts with Kingpin, and his alliances with other New York-based vigilantes are important factors that contribute to the background of Echo's storyline.

Daredevil stands on a rooftop listening to the sounds of Hell's Kitchen in Netflix's Daredevil

Daredevil stands on a rooftop listening to the sounds of Hell's Kitchen in Netflix's Daredevil

Daredevil's role in protecting Hell's Kitchen, his conflicts with Kingpin, and his alliances with other vigilantes are all interconnected with the events that will unfold in Marvel's Echo. Viewers familiar with Daredevil's history will have a deeper understanding of the connections between Daredevil, Kingpin, and Echo.

Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock in his Daredevil costume in Netflix's Daredevil

Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock in his Daredevil costume in Netflix's Daredevil