Every Marvel TV Show in the Disney+ Era Ranked

From the iconic Incredible Hulk TV series to the popular Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and the gritty Netflix shows introducing Daredevil and Luke Cage, Marvel Comics has a long history of inspiring small-screen adaptations. Previous attempts to connect live-action TV shows to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) often faltered—remember Runaways and Cloak and Dagger?—but in 2021, Marvel Studios launched a new era. Disney+ became the platform for interconnected series deeply intertwined with the blockbuster film franchise.

With the arrival of Spider-Man: Freshman Year as the 13th Disney+ Marvel show in just four years, we're taking a look back at the preceding series. IGN's Marvel experts have ranked all 12 previous Disney+ Marvel shows, providing an aggregated ranking. Stay tuned for Spider-Man: Freshman Year's addition after its conclusion.

Every Marvel TV Show in the Disney+ Era Ranked

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12. Secret Invasion

It's surprising to rank Secret Invasion so low. Across the board, it was considered the weakest Marvel TV series yet. While the comic book event is monumental, the show largely ignored that. Director Ali Selim's admission of not reading the comics highlights a disconnect. While MCU adaptations often successfully reinterpret source material, Secret Invasion lacked that spark.

Aiming for the espionage tone of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the series follows Nick Fury combating a Skrull invasion. However, slow pacing, an AI-generated opening, the unceremonious death of a beloved character, and a forgettable new character ultimately relegated it to the bottom of our rankings.

11. Echo

Echo significantly improves upon Secret Invasion. Alaqua Cox reprises her role from Hawkeye, delivering an intimate action story as Echo returns to the reservation, balancing her powers, past, and relationship with Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio).

Like several later Marvel Studios shows, Echo's shortened episode count left some viewers wanting more. Despite this, it boasts impressive action sequences, including a standout fight with Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox). The predominantly Indigenous cast and crew is also noteworthy. While not as impactful as other entries, it remains a unique and emotionally resonant addition to the MCU.

10. Moon Knight

Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight might surprise some at this ranking. The series, exploring Marc Spector's multiple personalities, blends mystery and action as he battles to maintain sanity. Its surrealist style incorporates elements of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Indiana Jones, and Fox's Legion.

Like many Marvel shows, it introduces a new hero, Scarlet Scarab (May Calamawy), who becomes a standout. With F. Murray Abraham as Khonshu and Ethan Hawke as Arthur Harrow, the cast is strong, but the series couldn't quite reach the top.

9. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Despite expectations, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier struggled to take flight. Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan's chemistry is a highlight, but the series is hampered by ambiguous morality, heavy reliance on the Blip aftermath, and a focus on espionage over action.

As Marvel Studios' first developed TV show (though not the first released), its production was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless, its narrative elements are crucial to understanding the current MCU, notably influencing this year's Thunderbolts film.