Marvel Studios' Echo is set after the events of 2021's Hawkeye, in which Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) exacted her revenge on Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio), thereby putting herself in grave danger.

Do Hawkeye and Echo overlap?

While characters from the world of Daredevil are the main players in Echo, and events from Hawkeye overlap with the events of Echo, neither show is necessary to watch before viewers dive into the story of Maya.

Is Echo a sequel to Hawkeye?

Serving as a direct sequel to Hawkeye, Echo follows Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox), a fighter capable of copying others' movements, hence the name "Echo." She's also notably one of the few deaf comic characters.

Do I need to watch Hawkeye before Echo?

Despite Echo's introduction in the Jeremy Renner's series, Head of Streaming, Brad Winderbaum, assures that viewers can easily watch Alaqua's show without missing crucial elements, making it accessible for those without prior MCU knowledge.

Does Echo work with Hawkeye?

Echo is a cool new spin-off of Hawkeye, zooming in on Maya Lopez's post-Tracksuit Mafia drama. The show delves into Maya dealing with the bombshell truth about Barton and her epic face-off with Fisk.

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Is Echo good or bad?

The only real standout being Vincent D'Onofrio's excellent portrayal of Kingpin, but even that is tarnished by the writing and a limp wiltering flower of an ending. Echo also suffered from bad editing with the pacing and storyline feeling like they were all over the place.

Is Echo a villain or hero?

Maya Lopez, aka Echo, is an anti-hero. She cannot be considered a classical superhero due to her extreme anger and bloodlust. Superheros aren't conventionally associated with such an extreme desire for vengeance. However, once Maya has made her peace with her family, she can no longer be considered a villain.

Was Echo in Daredevil?

Maya Lopez debuted as Echo in Daredevil #9 (December 1999), created by writer David Mack and artist Joe Quesada. She later debuted as Ronin in The New Avengers #11 (November 2005), created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist David Finch.

Why is Echo Marvel Spotlight?

Marvel reported that, regarding the series, Head of Streaming Brad Winderbaum said: “Marvel Spotlight gives us a platform to bring more grounded, character-driven stories to the screen, and in the case of Echo, focusing on street-level stakes over larger MCU continuity.

Is Daredevil before or after Echo?

Echo has been touted as a standalone Marvel project, but it doesn't exist in a vacuum. It's technically a spinoff of Hawkeye, as Kingpin and protagonist Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) both appeared in that series. It's also setting the stage for the Daredevil revival: where Kingpin is, Daredevil usually follows.

Why is she called Echo?

(**) In the comics, she's called Echo because she has the ability to literally copy the movements and actions of any non-superhuman. Had the MCU version stuck with this, she could fight as well as Shang-Chi, shoot arrows as well as both Hawkeyes, etc.

Does Echo become an avenger?

Echo has a complex backstory in Marvel Comics, starting as a vigilante seeking revenge for her father's death and eventually becoming a full-fledged superhero who defeats Kingpin and joins the Avengers.

Is Echo important in the MCU?

Summary. Echo will play a crucial role in Wilson Fisk's journey and future in the MCU, setting up his story in remarkable ways. Wilson Fisk could be the Thanos equivalent for Marvel's street-level heroes, connecting characters like Daredevil, Echo, the Punisher, and even Spider-Man.

Is Kingpin dead in Echo?

And just to answer the question above: no, Kingpin does not die. In a post-credit scene, New York's own Pat Kiernan tees Wilson up for the idea that — presumably in Daredevil: Born Again — he should run for Mayor of New York.

Why did Hawkeye become Ronin?

As in comic books, Clint's grief and trauma led him to leave behind his Hawkeye identity to become Ronin, though in the MCU this is due to the loss of his family as a result of Thanos' Snap.

Is Skully Maya's grandfather?

Graham Greene: Skully

Graham Greene plays Skully, who is Maya Lopez's grandfather and the owner of the town's pawnshop. He helps Maya repair her prosthetic leg after a daunting mission in the railways. Greene is also known for his Academy Award-nominated performance in 1990's 'Dances with Wolves'.

Who killed Maya's dad in Echo?

William Lopez was a commander of the Tracksuit Mafia, the brother of Henry Lopez and the father of Maya Lopez. When Taloa Lopez died, William was disowned by his family and moved to New York. He was then murdered by Ronin acting on a tip from Kingpin.

Why does Echo have green ring?

What it means: A pulsing green light means that you're receiving a call on the device. If the green light is spinning, then your device is on an active call or an active Drop In.

Why is Echo glowing yellow?

A flashing yellow light on your Echo device means that you have a notification or a message from an Alexa contact. If you see a flashing yellow light on your Echo device, try the following steps: Say, "What notifications do I have?" Say, "What messages do I have?"

Why was Echo's father killed?

Maya Lopez is a deaf member of the Choctaw tribe who moved out of her hometown as a child with her father William Lopez, and became the protegée of Wilson Fisk, growing up under his care. Losing her father due to Ronin's hunt for criminals, Lopez became the Tracksuit Mafia's commander, vowing revenge on Ronin.

What did Echo do to Fisk?

Echo concludes with a showdown between Maya and her surrogate father, Wilson “Kingpin” Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio), and instead of avenging her biological father's (Zahn McClarnon) murder, she used her powers to access the treacherous crime lord's mind in hopes of healing the childhood trauma that made him who he is today ...

Why is Echo after Hawkeye?

Marvel Studios' Echo is set after the events of 2021's Hawkeye, in which Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) exacted her revenge on Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio), thereby putting herself in grave danger.

Who killed Echo Marvel?

Maya later assists the Avengers in investigating the ninja clan known as the Hand. Maya encounters a Skrull in disguise as Elektra Nachios, AKA Elektra, who leads the Hand. The Skrull-Elektra kills and resurrects her in an attempt to brainwash her into working for them.

Who killed Echo?

Ash then killed the real Echo in self-defense.

Why did they change Echo's powers?

They are not changing Echo's powers in her series because the director dislikes her comics powers. They are doing it in order to connect them to her Native American roots and create a more unique narrative and backstory.