Oh, what a set of drama in the land of capes and tights! Marvel, the creative powerhouse of the cinematic universe, seems to be grappling with a reality check when it comes to the small screen. In a “shocking twist”, their TV foray appears to have hit a bump or two. Here’s more about it… Daredevil
Marvel’s grand experiment involved bypassing traditional TV norms, treating it like a movie set. No pilots? Who needs ’em! Let’s shoot entire multi-million-dollar seasons on a whim and sort out the kinks later. It’s almost like assembling the Avengers without a plan.
Alas, the Daredevil debacle unfolded, and it became evident that this unorthodox approach might not be the golden ticket. Suddenly Marvel found itself facing the harsh reality that TV is a different beast. The ‘fix it in post’ mantra didn’t quite translate. The cries of “TV is a writer-driven medium” clashed with Marvel’s grandiose vision.
To their credit, they’re pivoting. Showrunners, once dismissed like Loki’s mischief, are now getting their moment. Even the idea of writing pilots and show bibles before going all-in has entered their consciousness. Radical, isn’t it?
And behold, Marvel dares to envision multi-season shows! A groundbreaking idea, really. Because nothing says ‘creative powerhouse’ like acknowledging that characters should develop relationships with the audience beyond mere setups for the next crossover extravaganza. Let’s just hope it’s no Secret Wars…
