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Specifically, Echo’s viewership was significantly behind even the least-watched Marvel series, marking it as perhaps the worst-performing MCU show ever on Disney+. Its performance on Netflix’s top 10 also placed it fourth in overall streaming—indicative of its modest success, but nothing close to the blockbuster expectations the studio had touted.
The Cultural and Editorial Context
The behind-the-scenes motivations appear to have been heavily influenced by activism and representation pursuits. Producers reportedly hired individuals with activist backgrounds rather than comic book expertise. The creative choices, including drastically changing the character’s powers and narrative, seem rooted in a desire to virtue signal rather than craft a compelling story.