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While some Marvel shows—specific to the Disney Plus series that started with 2021’s WandaVision—hold a more significant connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), others vary in quality and relevance. Marvel Studios took a successful template from its blockbuster films and applied it to its television productions, which helped these shows feel more integrated within the MCU. However, this often resulted in them being perceived more as setups for upcoming plotlines than as standalone narratives. Following a few frustrating years with lackluster series, 2025 has turned out to be a promising year for MCU television, featuring a unique animated take on Spider-Man and bringing back a beloved Marvel series.
Below is a ranked list of all the canonical MCU shows, evaluated from least to most impressive. The latest additions to this ranking include Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and Daredevil: Born Again.
Ranking Methodology for MCU TV Shows
All our staff members have fully watched every canon MCU series (and many non-canon ones) to compile this ranking. Each team member submitted their rankings based on the shows’ concept, execution, and overall fit within the MCU framework. Some series feature lighthearted tones, while others dive into darker themes. Nonetheless, every entry here is assessed based on their success in achieving their intended goals.
Note: This list excludes pre-MCU Marvel series such as Blade, as well as shows that were explicitly marked as non-MCU canon in their time—such as the critically acclaimed Legion, the X-Men spinoff The Gifted, and the animated Guardians of the Galaxy.
The last live-action MCU series to air on Hulu before the emergence of Disney Plus, Helstrom premiered in 2020 but was swiftly canceled after a single season, which was received poorly by critics. It struggled to engage viewers, presenting a dull array of exorcism and supernatural themes with only vague ties to its comic book origins. Focusing on two siblings with demonic lineage, the show failed to offer relatable characters, significant stakes, or even impressive visual effects. For anyone seeking supernatural thrills, Evil on Paramount Plus might be a better bet; if it’s superhero content you’re after, this series can easily be skipped. —Samantha Nelson
Read Sara Century’s complete review of Helstrom
What was initially conceived as a movie and subsequent sub-franchise in the MCU, Inhumans suffered from its premise. The story revolved around a secluded society of superpowered beings living by their own rules, which rendered them less relatable. The plot focused on a coup attempt that aimed to change one oppressive regime for another, leaving viewers with little investment. When a different version of Black Bolt appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, it piqued fans’ interest; however, it didn’t enhance the appeal of Inhumans, which remained a stiff and poorly executed series.
25. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)
James Gunn’s festive special offers a playful yet cheesy take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy team. While its self-awareness is commendable, the roughly 40-minute format leaves the transitions between action, humor, and emotional beats feeling cramped and awkward. Most of the familiar characters return (with Gamora notably absent), and the storyline centers on Drax and M
