Marvel hit a home run with Loki late last year, reviving hopes that it can recapture more of its superhero appeal as we kick off 2024 with the arrival of Echo. Maya Lopez will go up against fan-favorite villain Wilson Fisk — aka Kingpin — in the newest series, a spinoff of Hawkeye.
Alaqua Cox reprises her role as Echo/Maya, and leads the cast with Vincent D’Onofrio as Kingpin. The story carries Maya out of New York and into Oklahoma, where she’s a member of the Choctaw Nation. Vengeance for her father’s murder is top of mind, but Maya’s return to her home and family becomes an emotional journey about herself and her heritage. This show promises to be darker than other Marvel releases on Disney, and viewers will also be treated to an appearance from Charlie Cox’s Daredevil.Â
Here’s how to roll with Maya Lopez through this action-packed series, and why a VPN may be a helpful tool to aid in your viewing experience.
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When to watch Marvel’s Echo
All five episodes of Echo will drop on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. PT (9 p.m. ET)Â on Disney Plus and Hulu, globally. According to Disney, the series is self-contained, which allows for viewers to become more connected directly with Echo and her story. That said, if you want to see her official MCU introduction, you can also stream Hawkeye on Disney Plus.Â
Sign up for a standalone Disney Plus subscription with or without ads, or choose one of its bundle options. The service costs $8 to watch with ads, or $14 for the commercial-free version. Disney also packages its streaming services together — Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN — at a discount, letting you bundle two or three platforms in a single subscription. There are four bundles available now: Duo Basic, Duo Premium, Trio Basic and Trio Premium.Â
Hulu offers access to Echo until…
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