Ranking the MCU’s 10 Disney+ Series: Worst to Best

Looking at the larger picture, the MCU is still relatively new to television, with the bulk of its releases dropping on the big screen. Still, there are ten live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe entries to date. The quality of the series have ranged from excellent to dreadful, a large chunk of them following somewhere in the middle. So, to celebrate the release of Agatha All Along, now streaming on Disney+, we ranked the entirety of the live-action television entries from worst to best.

10. Secret Invasion

Samuel L. Jackson in Secret Invasion

An espionage story featuring Samuel L. Jackson in a leading role sounds perfect on paper. Throw in the fact that it’s a paranoid thriller in the style of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and the premise appears even stronger. What should have been a homerun for Marvel fell flat. The writing was weak, and Samuel L. Jackson gave the dullest performance of his career.

9. Agatha All Along

Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along (2024) | Image via Disney+

The newest entry is unfortunately one of the weakest. Agatha was first introduced in WandaVision, the very first foray into MCU television. Although the character was popular at the time, and Kathryn Hahn is a widely beloved actress, the series felt unnecessary, especially all these years later. It immediately floundered under the weight of its poor writer. It’s cringy, unfunny and a dreadful watch.

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan in Falcon and the Winter Soldier (image credit: Marvel)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was only the second attempt at the MCU’s venture into television. It was the first real glimpse we got of Sam taking on the role of Captain America and showcased that Marvel’s television was able to produce the same visual style and special effects as their films. But with a story that never felt cohesive, and a villain that was never believable, it was a ultimately a let down.

7. Moon Knight

Despote beign a bold roject fr the MCU, fans were critical about Moon Knight’s characterization

Getting Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke in the MCU was quite an accomplishment. They’re two skilled actors with distinct styles. While they both gave strong performances, especially Hawke as the series’ antagonist, Moon Knight felt saddled by weak writing and never reached the heights that this character is known for in the comics.

6. Echo

Alaqua Cox in and as Echo

While the best action sequence in Echo featured Daredevil in the first episode, Echo remained a mostly entertaining adventure. Vincent D’Onofrio was given the opportunity to cook as The Kingpin and Alaqua Cox was perfect in her role. It was a fine addition that never rose to above the level of adequate.

5. Hawkeye

Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye got his own Disney+ series in 2021

Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye is the only member of the original Avengers team to not receive a standalone movie. It took Natasha’s death before she was retroactively given a solo film through the prequel Black Widow, but Clint would have to settle for the small screen to get his self-titled entry in the MCU. Hawkeye feels low-stakes and the action is far from polished, but it’s among the more entertaining self-contained entries. Plus it introduces us to Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop.

4. Ms. Marvel

Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel. Credit: Marvel Studios

With Iman Vellani in the titular role, Ms. Marvel was off to a strong start. Her charismatic and bubbly personality brought a fresh tone and approach to the tired Marvel formula. Unfortunately, her feature-film debut in The Marvels didn’t work as well. Still, this remains a highlight of the Disney+ series.

3. She-Hulk

The She-Hulk show was criticized for its shoddy VFX, and forced humor

Let the haters hate. She-Hulk is exactly what I wanted it to be. It’s funny and self-referential while working as a 90’s style sitcom set in the super hero realm. Sure, Bruce Banner’s version of the Hulk has been minimized and weakened for the sake of the story and its comedy, but who cares? This is Tatiana Maslany’s world, and we’re just living in it.

2. WandaVision

Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany in WandaVision / Marvel Studios

Sometimes, the first is the best. Or… almost best. WandaVision marked the MCU’s first attempt at branching into television. With the first several episodes serving as varied interpretations of famous styles of sitcoms over the decades, it’s a sharply written trip down memory lane and a love letter to the golden era of television. The final episode is a trainwreck, but everything leading up to that point is fantastic.

1. Loki

A still from Loki season 2 | Credit: Marvel Studios

The only MCU live-action series to get a second season, Loki proved that the God of mischief and former Avengers villain could support a story of his own. Both seasons of the series lean heavily into the multiverse, essentially launching that saga and showcasing variants of the titular antihero.

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