With so many movies and series at Marvel, it’s common to get lost in the timeline, so we’ll explain Echo’s temporal enigma after the Hawkeye series.
Following the events of ‘Hawkeye’, ‘Echo’ delves into the near future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), set in May 2025. .
The heroine of the time
At the heart of the MCU, the events of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ shift the timeline forward five years and create a parallel with the real story to 2019. Since then, Marvel movies and series have been held in recent times. Although there are some temporary doubts.
The Maya’s journey in the MCU is fascinating and complex. After learning the truth about her father’s death and taking revenge on the Kingpin in ‘Hawkeye’ (2021), Maya reconnects with her roots and talks to her ancestors’ spirits in ‘Echo’ (2024). But he inevitably collides with Wilson Fisk, alias the Kingpin. In the series, Maya faced him again, but this time armed with the wisdom inherited from her ancestors and her family.
Echoes in the MCU and the comics
Echo has been established as an important character in the MCU’s street level, with a tragic past and connections to important Marvel heroes and villains. The first episode of this new series follows Maya’s current story with a mix of childhood memories and her first scenes in ‘Hawkeye’. These episodes, arranged chronologically, show the closeness of events between ‘Hawkeye’ and ‘Echo’. In fact, the first episode of ‘Echo’ confirms that it takes place “5 months after” Maya shot the Kingpin at the end of ‘Hawkeye’. Since ‘Hawkeye’ is set in December 2024, it’s safe to say that the current episodes of ‘Echo’ will take place in May 2025.
From trauma to redemption
Maya, fearless and multifaceted, emerges as an unforgettable character in ‘Echo’. Their story of loss and discovery is intertwined with key elements of the MCU. Orphaned since childhood, Maya faces unique challenges that reflect her strong and vulnerable nature. His ability to communicate with his ancestors brings a mystical and emotional dimension to the series, setting it apart from other superhero stories. This spiritual connection not only defines his character, but also propels the narrative into a search for identity and purpose.
In addition to his personal journey, the series draws interesting comparisons to other characters in the MCU. Like other heroines, Maya has been transformed from a marginal figure to a central protagonist. This parallel highlights the diversity of stories and characters in the Marvel Universe, showing that each hero has a unique path defined by their experiences and origins. ‘Echo’ not only adds depth to the MCU landscape, but also celebrates resilience and personal growth on the part of the main character.
A temporary puzzle
However, the new show presents some ambiguities in the timeline. For example, the first episode revealed that Maya returned home five months after being called ‘Hawkeye’ and her mother died in a car accident in 2007. However, between these events, some scenes with an adult Maya do not have a clear date, and there is. He mentions being homeless for twenty years. Additionally, the ‘Hawkeye’ episodes are tied together as flashbacks, such as ‘Echo’s’ battle with Daredevil, which takes place over a five-year period between 2018 and 2023.
This chronological confusion is not unique to ‘Echo’. Following the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ time jump, several MCU projects have taken an ambiguous approach to their timelines. While some titles in the Multiverse Saga, such as ‘Hawkeye’ and ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, explain their setting from the beginning, others, such as ‘The Marvels’ and ‘Echo’, leave this question more open. . After all, the MCU chronology is subject to future revisions, and with each title covering a few specific dates, it would be easier to make the necessary changes for subsequent films and series if the MCU needed them.