From WANDAVISION To AGATHA ALL ALONG - Every MCU TV Show Ranked From Worst To Best Based On Rotten Tomatoes

Agatha All Along is the latest Marvel Studios/Television series to hit Disney+ and we're now updating our ranking of every MCU live-action and animated series based on their Rotten Tomatoes scores...

By JoshWilding - Sep 27, 2024 01:09 PM EST

Filed Under: Agatha: Coven of Chaos

Love it or hate it, Rotten Tomatoes remains a crucial tool in helping many moviegoers decide whether to check out the latest releases in theaters. However, in recent years, it's become every bit as important for TV shows, especially when streaming has created an almost endless source of small screen entertainment.

Marvel Studios' first foray into television was with WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier in 2021. Since then, the likes of Loki, X-Men '97, Moon Knight, Hawkeye, and - most recently - Agatha All Along have all followed.

In terms of both live-action and animation, we've seen Marvel Studios prove that a movie studio can't make the leap to streaming without at least a few hiccups. For the most part, the MCU's TV shows have been well-received, meaning their respective Rotten Tomatoes scores are surprisingly close.

With Agatha All Along's reviews counted, we're wrapping up the week with an updated ranking of these Marvel Television-produced projects based on those all-important percentages.

You can see how they compare by clicking the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.

11. Secret Invasion

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Score: 52%

Rotten Or Fresh? Rotten

Critics Consensus: A well-deserved showcase for Samuel L. Jackson, Secret Invasion steadies itself after a somewhat slow start by taking the MCU in a darker, more mature direction.

Does Secret Invasion deserve the dreaded green splat? We don't think so, though the finale definitely did. It was a complete mess and a disappointing end to a series which sadly ended up being all over the place following a strong start.

The cast was phenomenal, however, and there were some solid twists. Still, between this, Captain Marvel, and The Marvels, it might be time to move on from the Skrulls because the approach Marvel Studios has taken to them simply isn't working.

10. Echo

Score: 70%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: Alaqua Cox makes Echo's first season consistently worth watching, while hard-hitting action and fresh narrative elements suggest strong potential for this slow-building series.

It feels like this series has already been forgotten, likely because all episodes dropped at once. It clearly went through a lot of big changes in the editing room but inconsistencies aside, Alaqua Cox is nothing short of excellent in a series which also boasts an impressive supporting cast.

Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin was another highlight and Echo's action scenes were stellar. We just wish Charlie Cox's Daredevil had more than 90 seconds of screentime, especially after being so heavily featured in the trailers.

9. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

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Score: 79%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: Whether she's fighting bad guys, defending a client, or managing her messy social life, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law passes the bar for bingeworthy viewing.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law definitely wasn't for everyone, but it was entertaining. The finale, however, is likely to forever divide fans as the meta-commentary went well beyond what we'd seen in previous episodes.

That aside, Jennifer Walters is a great character and this corner of the MCU has proved to be well worth exploring. The Daredevil cameo was worth the wait, but the VFX desperately needed a polish. Hopefully, this wasn't the last time we'll see the character.

8. Agatha All Along

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Score: 83%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: The marvelous Kathryn Hahn is backed up by a coven of memorable performers in this MCU spinoff that refreshingly concocts its own distinct brew.

There were those who desperately wanted Agatha All Along to bomb. What they failed to take into account is the fact this series comes our way from Jac Schaeffer, the writer who set the bar so high for Marvel Television with WandaVision.

We've seen the first four episodes and so far, so good. It's PG-13 horror, yes, but Hahn is a blast to spend time with as Agatha Harkness and the supporting cast is stellar, particularly Joe Locke's Teen. It's also a show that's getting fans talking thanks to some big Easter Eggs and teases.

7. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

Score: 85%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: Packed with blockbuster action and deft character beats, Falcon and the Winter Soldier proves itself worthy of Captain America's legacy with its globetrotting intrigue, mature social commentary, and the sparky rapport between stars Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan.

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier generated mostly positive reviews, but was often criticised for its lack of direction with certain characters (the Flag Smashers) and some on-the-nose dialogue.

Despite that, this series effectively explored Sam Wilson's transformation into Captain America, all while establishing him as the new face of the MCU. Despite too much filler, it was a solid lead-in to Captain America: Brave New World and also gave Bucky and John Walker strong arcs.

6. Moon Knight

Score: 86%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: Its entertainment value may wax and wane a bit, but Moon Knight ultimately settles into a mostly enjoyable -- and refreshingly weird -- spot in the MCU firmament.

We hate to say it, but Moon Knight simply didn't live up to expectations. There was nowhere near enough superhero action in the show, and the messy final couple of episodes pointed to those scenes in the asylum being heavily reshot.

Still, we loved Khonshu and there's no denying that Oscar Isaac's trippy performance kept us hooked from start to finish. Again, the show would have benefited from more time spent with the costumed Moon Knight, but we did get a great cliffhanger and plenty of memorable moments.

5. Loki

Score: 87%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: A delightful diversion from the MCU as we know it, Loki successfully sees star Tom Hiddleston leap from beloved villain to endearing antihero -- with a little help from Owen Wilson -- in a series that's as off-kilter, charming, and vaguely dangerous as the demigod himself (Season 1) / Loki's dizzying, dazzling second season may rely on sleight of hand to distract from its slightly less satisfying storyline, but the end result still contains enough of that old Marvel magic to entertain (Season 2)

The first season of Loki was superb and the second was just as good, if not better. The show's deep dive into the Multiverse meant the series wasn't overly accessible to non-hardcore fans, explaining why the lore-heavy season 2 didn't strike a chord with at least some critics.

Still, it's in good company this high up on our list and Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson are fantastic from beginning to end. It's said that there are no plans for a third season, though we can live with that following what proved to be an immense and satisfying finale.

4. What If...?

Score: 89%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: What If...? may not add much to the larger MCU narrative, but surprising takes on beloved characters and some of the best action sequences in the entire franchise make for engaging viewing. (Season 1) / In its superlative sophomore season, What If…? reaffirms its status as one of the most consistently creative outposts in the sprawling MCU. (Season 2)

Despite not being as innovative as we'd have liked (and definitely not as important to the wider Multiverse Saga as expected), What If...? has delivered some great episodes...even if the show itself has been inconsistent at times.

Still, we can't be anything other than grateful for the introduction of Variants like Star-Lord T'Challa, Supreme Strange, Captain Carter, and Kahhori. Plus, there have been some legitimately excellent creative decisions made since that first season launched in 2021.

3. WandaVision - TIE

Score: 92%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: Part loving homage to TV history, part off-kilter mystery, WandaVision is a wonderfully weird and strikingly bold step into the small screen for the MCU - and a perfect showcase for Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany.

What a way for Marvel Studios to kick off its streaming projects. An argument could be made that the theories surrounding this show, such as Mephisto being the big bad, got out of hand and somewhat lessened the experience.

Putting that aside, it was a blast speculating each week and seeing the mystery in Westview unfurl; emotional, action-packed, and compelling, this show was superb, though we do wish they hadn't wasted Pietro. Regardless, many could argue this was Marvel Television at its best.

3. Hawkeye - TIE

Score: 92%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: Hawkeye starts slowly, but the street-level action is a refreshing change of pace for the MCU -- and the chemistry between its leads sparkles even when the plot lags.

Hawkeye ended up massively exceeding expectations, and the friendship between Clint Barton and Kate Bishop was another of those MCU relationships it was a delight to get caught up in.

The Kingpin's debut was a welcomed surprise, while the Christmas setting also felt like something new from Marvel Studios. Swordmaster's arc was a tad disappointing, but that's our only gripe for a show which gave us The Kingpin and a great new hero in Kate.

2. Ms. Marvel

Score: 98%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: Ms. Marvel is a genuinely fresh addition to the MCU -- both stylistically and substantively -- with Iman Vellani ably powering proceedings with her super-sized charisma.

There's no denying that there was a steep decline in quality in Ms. Marvel's third, fourth, and fifth episodes, but they were still very good, and the first, second, and sixth chapters were among the best hours of television we've seen from Marvel Studios.

Iman Vellani is a megastar, we're in love with her family, and she was a highlight in the largely underwhelming The Marvels. Should her powers have been changed so drastically? That remains up for debate.

1. X-Men '97

Score: 99%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future

The X-Men: The Animated Series revival debuted with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, but with a still eXcellent 99%, X-Men '97 earns the top spot here and is a near-perfect follow-up to the original show.

There are minor flaws - inconsistent animation and voice actors who sound too old for the respective characters - but the visuals are mostly incredible. Crucially, the way these heroes are portrayed is exactly what we want to see from the X-Men on screen and, if we're lucky, a sigh of things to come in the MCU...

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20 Comments

TheVisionary25 - 9/27/2024, 1:09 PM

Idk if I would include X Men 97 since it’s not really a MCU show but oh well…

Anyway , I have honestly enjoyed all the shows to varying degrees (even the weaker ones imo like Secret Invasion & Echo have good in them).

It’s hard for me to rank them but Loki and Moon Knight S1 remain my personal favorites.

ModHaterSLADE - 9/27/2024, 1:12 PM

To each their won. Ms. Marvel was really solid until the halfway point IMO until it just nosedived at the back half. I'd easily put Hawkeye ahead or Loki.

Goldboink - 9/27/2024, 1:23 PM

@ModHaterSLADE - I think Loki is the best thing that they produced.

Lisa89 - 9/27/2024, 1:33 PM

‘‘X-Men ‘97’’ is NOT an ‘MCU’ show, pinhead.

ObserverIO - 9/27/2024, 1:37 PM

1. WandaVision.
2. X-Men '97.
3. Loki.
4. The rest.

Matchesz - 9/27/2024, 1:55 PM

When you realize two of the top scoring shows that got to move into the films turned out be the bottom scoring on the RT movie list

EZBeast - 9/27/2024, 2:33 PM

@KennKathleen see this why I can't stand his articles. Always relying the same broken formula and same rt dependence...

KennKathleen - 9/27/2024, 5:26 PM

@EZBeast - well damn!

GeneralZod - 9/27/2024, 3:05 PM

What really matters are the audience scores -- we all know how corrupt many/most of these critics are. The people have spoken:

12. She-Hulk 32%
11. Secret Invasion 44%
10. Echo 60%
9. What If? 79%
8. Ms. Marvel 80%
7. FATWS 81%
6. AAA 82%
5. Loki 86%
3. Hawkeye 88%
3. WandaVision 88%
2. Moon Knight 89%
1. X-Men '97 94%

Izaizaiza - 9/27/2024, 3:27 PM

@GeneralZod - Well... audience scores are more easily manipulated. I don't know that the critics are corrupt, but just come with a different perspective than the fans

Izaizaiza - 9/27/2024, 3:29 PM

What if?, Loki and Secret Invasion are the worst/bad ones in my book. The rest go from fair to good. Wandavision and Ms. Marvel were the best, IMO

dragon316 - 9/27/2024, 4:32 PM

Rotten tomatoes and critics reviews scores mean nothing pointless waste of time find out what they think transformers one have 89% from critics it’s doing terrible at box office

HOTSHOT - 9/27/2024, 4:48 PM

So we're not including confirmed MCU properties like Daredevil and the other Netflix shows but X-Men 97 gets a pass?

Aight

Batmangina - 9/27/2024, 6:49 PM

This list is [frick]ing trash.

Nothing on there is worthy of being in the same continuity as Phase One or Winter Soldier/Civil War/etc.

If nothing else, it's a list to chart the progress towards complete failure.

FireandBlood - 9/28/2024, 8:44 AM

@Batmangina - X-Men 97 sure as shit is. That’s peak Marvel whether it’s live action or not.

Batmangina - 9/28/2024, 5:49 PM

@FireandBlood - Agreed. Do you consider it to be MCU though? It's a reboot of 90s FOX cartoons - which admittedly, are probably the best comic book translations as far as direct lineage goes.

I loved all of those 90s shows - they could do worse than strip mine all of those.

FireandBlood - 9/28/2024, 6:11 PM

@Batmangina - Apart of the sacred timeline? No. But MCU? Yeah, because of this:

Batmangina - 9/28/2024, 6:30 PM

@FireandBlood - Valid argument for continuity. I hereby acknowledge your nerd lawyering skills.

DarthNihilus - 9/27/2024, 8:06 PM

Marvel should start a new saga without any attachment from previous saga every 10 years..
it’s shit and annoying now..

They shoudve endend with Endgame.. and put something fresh with better writters with actual brains….

Id love a well done mutant saga

CookieHound - 9/27/2024, 9:46 PM

I’ve enjoyed all of the MCU D+ Shows to varying degrees. My only real gripes are:
• The last two episodes of Secret Invasion went off the rails.
• The CGI on She Hulk was wonky in some spots.
• The bad guys in Ms. Marvel were silly.

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