Marvel is certainly taking a darker turn with its upcoming Disney+ series, Echo.
The recently released trailer provides a glimpse into the intense narrative, marking Marvel’s first Native American and deaf protagonist.
The show will simultaneously premiere on Hulu, making all five episodes available for binge-watching. Echo stands as a pioneering project for Marvel Studios. It diverges from its predecessors with its grittier approach, warranting the TV-MA rating.
Scheduled to debut on January 10, Echo, TV-MA series trailer created a wave of buzz in the Marvel fans waiting desperately for the series.
Did not know it was MA, might be good then
— Mr.McCormick⚡️ (@colemccormick1) November 3, 2023
Wow. 👏🏼 AND Marvel Studios’ first TV-MA show?! I’m gonna prepare my body in various ways for this show.
— Bryan Madrigal (@b_mad_) November 3, 2023
DISNEY PLUS’S FIRST TV MA MARVEL TV SERIES😍😍😍😍😍
— Jordan (@Jdog_TheFenrir) November 3, 2023
According to Deadline, director and executive producer Sydney Freeland told reporters at a recent press screening, We wanted very, very adamantly to show that people on our show, they bleed, they die, they get killed, and there are real consequences.” Freeland said.
Adding that she took visual and narrative cues from previous Marvel series like Daredevil and Punisher, which originally debuted on Netflix. The cast of Echo also includes Chaske Spencer, Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal, Devery Jacobs.
The first time ever Marvel series is becoming highly awaited. This series promises to be a compelling addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, offering a fresh and edgier perspective on its characters and storytelling.