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After Launch of ‘Echo’, Marvel Restarts Production on ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

The studio hopes to keep the momentum going as it seeks to keep the focus on its street-fighting heroes

Echo, meanwhile, bucked the downward trend of superhero screened entertainment by breaking out of the pack with its unique characteristics. It debuted number one on both Disney+ and Hulu, and established actress Alaqua Cox as a viable lead. The show has continued to remain in the spotlight with Cox making several talk show appearances this week and with the show's director, Sydney Freeland, scheduled to appear at the Sundance Film Festival with a fireside chat at the IllumiNative's Indigenous House on Sunday.

The show also had a halo effect for Marvel: Daredevil seasons one and two, Hawkeye, and Punisher season one received major audience bumps, according to insiders.

Marvel is interested in doing more with the character and is already developing new ideas as it seeks to build out its street-level heroes.
 

jph139

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I was 90% sure the character, and the show, were being tossed out to die, so I'll sort of believe it when I see it.

But by being plugged into the Daredevil-sphere I think the odds of her showing up again down the line aren't unlikely.
 

wenis

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Maybe people enjoy heroes doing ground level shit more than they enjoy gleep glorps and jaba-3po' in the outerspace of multidimensional post-paralell-o-gram universes.
 

LiquidDom

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I haven't watched it yet but I'm sure the dual app strategy and dropping the entire thing at once were the key factors here.
 
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jroc74

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Nice.

And I just started watching it the other day. Not gonna lie, I wanted to re watch Hawkeye after I'm done, lol.

Add me to the list.
 

butalala

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We rewatched Hawkeye before Xmas but haven't gotten to echo yet. She's great and I'm looking forward to giving it a watch.
 

Draconestra

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Good, because Echo was actually good compared to the other shows we got. Looking at you Secret Invasion 🙄
 

Lotus

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Given all the dooming due to all the alleged red flags it had like putting all of its episodes out at once, this is very pleasant news. I would love to see Echo again.
 

Hours Left

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Oct 26, 2017
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Cool. I still think the Disney+ shows have been a net positive for the MCU, especially now that Daredevil is canon.
 

jobrro

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Pleasantly surprised by that. Give me more full-season, or at least a substantial episode count drops, please.
 

EMBee99

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Marvel needs to cut bait on the multiverse saga and embrace the street-level hero stories that have been so good (including Spider Man in this)
 

Astro Cat

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I'm very happy about this. Echo is the best thing Marvel has done in awhile for many reasons and it's well deserved.
 

Sparse

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Was a great watch, so any chance for the character to pop up is more than welcome.
 

FRANKEINSTEIN

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Show started strong but last couple eps I didn't care for. Alaqua Cox was great though and would definitely love to see more of Maya.
 

Dahbomb

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I would like to see more of Echo (and her supporting cast) but in a less messy package. I especially want to see the run back against Daredevil!
 

Neoxon

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Great to hear, & I'm guessing that Spider-Man 4 will act as the Avengers-level crossover event for all the street-level heroes.

Either way, looks like the MCU is starting what's supposed to be a lighter 2024 on a high note. Hell, I'd be down for Kamala going for a more lighter side of the street-level stuff since those were the best parts of her show (& the comics).
 

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So fucking happy.

The trailers made this look incredibly dope and the lead is incredibly charming and has a great story. Plus, we get a ton of representation in this show.

PLUS two of my three favorite Rez Dogs characters on screen! I see you Big and Alora!

(still haven't watched it yet, that's the goal for this weekend)
 

AniHawk

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So fucking happy.

The trailers made this look incredibly dope and the lead is incredibly charming and has a great story. Plus, we get a ton of representation in this show.

PLUS two of my three favorite Rez Dogs characters on screen! I see you Big and Alora!

(still haven't watched it yet, that's the goal for this weekend)

i liked it. was surprised at how negative the negativity was compared to a lot of other marvel shows. like i thought the shorter length served it better compared to something like daredevil 2 which just made me bored and sad.
 

ezekial45

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Glad to hear the show landed well and boosted the other shows up. I do hope Disney will revisit Luke Cage, though. Mike Colter deserves another show and I think he'd be awesome in a new show.
 

Dalek

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Oct 25, 2017
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We've only seen the first two episodes so far but we love it. Love the setting and actors from Reservation Dogs too.
 

TrashyPanda

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Haven't watched it yet, but very excited to get started. Although I do have to wonder if Disney has perhaps thought at all about continuing their stories in ongoing series? Crazy idea, could work.
 

Favi

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Even though I didn't like the show at all, that's good news if it means more Kingpin.
 

Arttemis

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Literally just finished watching this. I thought I'd was great! Much better than Hawkeye, and I haven't seen much of Daredevil or any Punisher (though I heard that's good).
 

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