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This approach has not only alienated core fans but also resulted in a product that critics and audiences alike found boring and disconnecting. The final episodes, especially, are seen as a mess that fails to honor the source material or meet basic entertainment standards.
Mainstream Media's Response and What It Means
Despite the undeniable failure reflected in viewing figures, many outlets and Marvel defenders continue to push narratives of Echo being a success or at least a “learning experience.” The initial headlines focused only on the first-day streaming surge, completely ignoring subsequent declines and the final ratings reports.