5 Reasons Why MCU Phase 4 Failed

1. Lack of an overarching narrative

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Another criticism of Phase 4 was that there was simply too much content. With four films and six TV shows released in two years, it was difficult for fans to keep up.

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3. Inconsistent tone and quality

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Another common criticism of Phase 4 was that the villains were weak and underdeveloped. For example, Gorr the God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder was a powerful villain on paper, but he was ultimately defeated too easily.

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Some fans have criticized Phase 4 for relying too heavily on fan service, such as cameos and references to previous MCU films. While fan service can be fun, it's important to make sure that it doesn't overshadow the story or characters.

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5 Reasons Why MCU Phase 4 Failed

And Still Suffering

1. Lack of an overarching narrative

Another criticism of Phase 4 was that there was simply too much content. With four films and six TV shows released in two years, it was difficult for fans to keep up.

2. Too much content

3. Inconsistent tone and quality

Another common criticism of Phase 4 was that the villains were weak and underdeveloped. For example, Gorr the God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder was a powerful villain on paper, but he was ultimately defeated too easily.

4. Weak villain

Some fans have criticized Phase 4 for relying too heavily on fan service, such as cameos and references to previous MCU films. While fan service can be fun, it's important to make sure that it doesn't overshadow the story or characters.

5. Over-reliance on fan service

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