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The broader criticism hinges on how Marvel Studios, under Kevin Feige's leadership since 2018, prioritized diversity and representation over narrative quality. Feige openly expressed intentions to showcase more female heroes and villains, ostensibly to improve representation and inclusion. While this goal is commendable in theory, critics argue it resulted in story-driven decline, with some characters feeling forced, underdeveloped, and tokenized.
Echo exemplifies this trend, with its protagonist crafted more as a symbol of virtue signaling—being Native American, deaf, and an amputee—rather than as a fully fleshed-out character with compelling motivations. The series appears more interested in ticking boxes than delivering engaging, well-written storytelling.