Part 8/9:
Looking Forward: Audience Expectations and Industry Implications
Given the strategy of releasing all episodes at once and shielding reviews until the official launch, Marvel seems to be banking on the idea that initial curiosity will draw viewers, with the hope that negative reviews will be overshadowed by interest in the broader Marvel universe elements like Daredevil and Kingpin.
However, the critical and fan response once the series drops will be telling. If Echo is received poorly, it could reinforce notions that Marvel's push for diversity is coming at the expense of quality storytelling. Conversely, if it resonates, it may validate the studio's approach—although skeptics will likely remain cautious.