Despite Marvel’s recent TV troubles, I’m convinced that the MCU’s next show could break the trend

Marvel has an inconsistent record with its TV shows, but I’m convinced the next MCU series, Agatha all alongWill be a hit. Marvel debuts its first TV show, WandaVisionin 2021. The series was a massive hit on Disney+, but Marvel has struggled to have the same consistency ever since. Loki is considered one of Marvel’s best shows, but others, viz She – Hulk, moon nightAnd The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Received mixed reviews, and many viewers, including me, would like to forget about Secret invasion completely.

The next series of the MCU, Agatha all alongis a WandaVision Spinoff centered around the villain played by Kathryn Hahn. The series will follow her journey down the Witches’ Road with a coven of fellow witches as Agatha tries to regain her powers. Although Agatha Harkness was a fan favorite character, the anticipation for her show was quite low, perhaps due to the low expectations for Marvel’s TV shows. However, there are several reasons why I’m looking forward to this show, despite Marvel’s inconsistent TV trend.

Agatha All Along comes from the creators of one of Marvel’s best shows

The upcoming spinoff has a reliable person guiding its creative direction

Agatha all along was created by Jac Schaeffer, who also created WandaVision and wrote two episodes for the show. She returns to the spinoff in the same role and will also direct the series. Schaeffer’s return is promising for the series, as The Marvel shows haven’t had a lot of creative direction. They were created by several people, rather than one showrunner who served as the main creative lead. It also means that Agatha will have the same tone as WandaVisionAn interesting blend of comedy and sci-fi/mystery.

WandaVision Is also considered one of Marvel’s best shows, the argument is between it and Loki. I loved the show’s recreation of sitcoms from the 1960s to the modern era, and how it blended with a fantastic sci-fi story. Audiences are captivated by the show, and each week leads to rampant speculation about what would happen next, who might show up in the next episode, and how the show would impact the MCU. It also featured Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany at their best and introduced new, likable characters, like Monica Rambeau.

I’m excited to see Marvel return to horror in Agatha all along

Marvel embraces the horror genre in Doctor Strange 2

WandaVision Explore horror a bit with its creepier tone, however Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Fully embraced the horror genre. Sam Raimi brought his A-game to these Doctor Strange SequelWith disturbing scenes and shocking moments that I’m still surprised Marvel let him get away with. Zombie Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch crawling out of the mirror like a possessed woman has inklings of Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise, and it was great to see Marvel let Raimi’s vision fully play out.

One thing I loved Agatha all alongs marketing is that it is leaning in its horror tone. The atmosphere looks like Hocus PocusBut there are much darker, haunting images, such as a woman screaming with bugs coming out of her mouth, and a contorting woman who looks like Linda Blair in The Exorcist. I am excited that Agatha Feels distinct from other MCU projects, and Marvel has succeeded before with other projects that have a unique style.

Marvel has always been strongest when using other genres and tones

Marvel needs more projects that have unique identities

Many of Marvel’s most memorable projects stray away from the generic MCU style and use other genres and tones. for example, Captain America: The Winter Soldier And Civil war are both inspired by classic espionage thrillers. They are more grounded than other MCU films and have intriguing mysteries that keep the audience hooked for the entire duration. The Black Panther Films have many classic MCU characteristics, but they embrace African culture and imagery, creating a world that feels separate from the MCU.

Multiverse of Madness Steered into horror territory, but it’s not the only MCU project to explore the genre. I enjoy what Marvel has done with his Werewolf by night Halloween special, where it recreated the tone and atmosphere of classic Universal monster movies. It is an isolated project, but it showed that Marvel shouldn’t be afraid to experiment more often. After seeing the trailers, I have hope for Agatha all alongAs it should provide a unique blend of horror and comedy that Marvel proved it can do well.