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Echo, unlike previous successful Marvel characters, was not one that audiences clamored for. Despite its origins in Daredevil lore, fans never expressed widespread enthusiasm. The character Maya Lopez, known as Echo, has been around since the late ‘90s but never achieved mainstream popularity. This disconnect between fan interest and creative direction underscores the problems caused by prioritizing identity politics over storytelling.
Industry Reactions and Future Implications
Kevin Feige's candid acknowledgment that Echo was "unreleasable" indicates a significant fracture between the creative team’s vision and the franchise’s standards. The decision to release all episodes at once, rather than weekly, also suggests a lack of confidence in the project’s reception.