TVLine ranks 18 Marvel Disney+ shows from worst to best

TVLine has compiled a comprehensive ranking of all 18 Marvel Cinematic Universe series available on Disney+, evaluating them from the least favored to the top performer. The list highlights the expansive growth of MCU content on the streaming platform since WandaVision's 2021 premiere. This assessment aims to guide fans navigating the crowded superhero landscape.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Disney+ offerings have proliferated since the debut of WandaVision in 2021, encompassing specials, miniseries, and multi-season epics. TVLine's ranking, published on December 28, 2025, evaluates these 18 shows based on storytelling, character development, and overall impact, acknowledging both transformative entries and underwhelming ones.

At the bottom, Secret Invasion (ranked 18) disappoints despite Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury leading a Skrull invasion plot, described as a "lackluster thriller" that fails to convey its stakes. Werewolf by Night (17), starring Gael García Bernal as Jack Russell, charms with Hammer horror vibes but remains a detached special. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (16) features strong performances from Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan but suffers from a weak plot and underdeveloped antagonists like the Flag Smashers.

Mid-tier shows include Echo (14), praised for Alaqua Cox's portrayal of Maya Lopez and Native American representation, though it feels like a bridge between Hawkeye and Daredevil: Born Again. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (11), with Tatiana Maslany breaking the fourth wall, subverts tropes but grapples with visual effects limitations. Higher up, Loki (2) excels with Tom Hiddleston's trickster variant, Owen Wilson's Mobius, and a multiverse-spanning narrative that's both funny and poignant.

Topping the list is WandaVision (1), lauded for its sitcom homages, existential terror, and meditation on grief, influencing films like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff emerges as a tragic villain. Ms. Marvel (3) shines through Iman Vellani's debut as Kamala Khan, blending teen life with cultural heritage. Loki and WandaVision stand out for innovation, while lower ranks like Secret Invasion highlight MCU challenges amid superhero fatigue.

This ranking underscores the variety in Disney+ Marvel content, from animated anthologies like What If...? (10) to gritty revivals like Daredevil: Born Again (5), helping fans prioritize viewings amid upcoming projects.

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