"Marvel's 'Echo' Breaks New Ground with TV-MA Rating, Simultaneous Hulu Debut, and Diverse Lead"
Marvel's upcoming series "Echo" will be the first to simultaneously debut on Disney+ and Hulu, have a TV-MA rating, and feature a deaf and Native American superhero as the central character. Director Sydney Freeland emphasized the importance of representation and authenticity, reimagining the character's Indigeneity as a member of the Choctaw tribe and collaborating with the tribe for input. The series explores trauma and its consequences on a street-level, with a focus on family. Marvel supported the creative choices, including the use of American Sign Language and realistic fight sequences. The show premieres on January 10.