Are Marvel Shows Still Important for the Main Storyline?

 

📺 Are Marvel Shows Still Important for the Main Storyline?

When Marvel Studios began releasing Disney+ shows like WandaVision and Loki, fans were told they were essential viewing for understanding the bigger picture of the MCU. And for a while, they absolutely were.

But with a growing number of shows and characters, many fans are starting to wonder:

Do Marvel shows still matter to the main MCU storyline—or are they becoming optional side stories?

Let’s break it down.

🧩 Phase 4: The Shows Were Crucial

In Phase 4, the Marvel shows played a major role in pushing the story forward:

  • WandaVision → Transformed Wanda into the Scarlet Witch, setting up Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

  • Loki → Introduced the TVA, He Who Remains, and the multiverse

  • The Falcon and the Winter Soldier → Made Sam Wilson the new Captain America

  • Hawkeye → Passed the torch to Kate Bishop and reintroduced Kingpin

  • Ms. Marvel → Brought in mutants and set up The Marvels

🌀 At this point, the shows felt like must-watch chapters of the bigger MCU story.

😕 Phase 5 and Beyond: Starting to Feel Disconnected?

By the time we reached Phase 5, the shows started to feel less connected:

  • Moon Knight introduced a new character with little to no MCU crossover.

  • She-Hulk leaned into comedy and fourth-wall-breaking with minimal multiverse impact.

  • Secret Invasion was hyped as a big deal but ended with no clear link to future films.

  • Echo gave more character depth, but didn’t move the main plot forward.

Fans began to ask:
Do I really need to watch all these shows to keep up with the MCU?

🧠 Kevin Feige’s Vision: A Unified Story (Still the Goal)

Despite the shift in tone, Marvel boss Kevin Feige has said the Disney+ shows are still part of the same universe and carry weight—especially as we build toward Avengers: Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars.

That said, Marvel is reworking its approach to quality > quantity. Future shows are likely to:

  • Be more focused and better connected

  • Have direct tie-ins to major films

  • Feature characters that will reappear in team-up projects

✅ So... Which Shows Still Really Matter?

If you’re short on time, here are the most important shows for the main MCU arc so far:

ShowWhy It Matters
Loki (S1 & S2)Introduced multiverse, TVA, and Kang. Crucial for Secret Wars.
WandaVisionShowed Wanda’s transformation and led into Multiverse of Madness.
The Falcon and the Winter SoldierGave us the new Cap, key for Brave New World.
Ms. MarvelIntroduced mutants and connects to The Marvels.
HawkeyeIntroduced Kate Bishop and returned Kingpin.
What If...?Explores multiverse variants. May tie into Secret Wars.

Shows like Moon Knight and She-Hulk could still tie in later, but aren’t essential yet.

🔮 The Future: Will Upcoming Shows Matter More?

Yes—and here's why:

  • Daredevil: Born Again is expected to play a huge role in street-level Marvel stories.

  • Agatha: Darkhold Diaries could dive deeper into magical lore and Scarlet Witch’s legacy.

  • Vision Quest, Ironheart, and Wonder Man are in development and may lead into multiversal or tech-based threats.

  • New shows are being produced under Marvel Spotlight, focusing more on character than global stakes—but still in canon.

🎬 Final Verdict: Still Important, But Pick Your Battles

Marvel shows still matter, especially those that:

  • Introduce new heroes (Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight)

  • Push the multiverse saga (Loki, WandaVision)

  • Tie directly to upcoming films (Hawkeye, Falcon & Winter Soldier)

But not every single show is essential viewing anymore.

If you're a die-hard fan, binge them all.
If you're a casual viewer? Stick with the core shows that impact the multiverse and main Avengers lineup.

🗨️ What do you think? Are Marvel shows still worth watching—or are they becoming filler? Drop your thoughts below!

👉 Stay tuned to MCU Rumours Daily for more updates, theories, and timeline guides.

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