From WANDAVISION To SECRET INVASION: Every MCU TV Show On Disney+ Ranked According To Rotten Tomatoes

From WANDAVISION To SECRET INVASION: Every MCU TV Show On Disney+ Ranked According To Rotten Tomatoes

Secret Invasion is the latest Marvel Studios TV series to hit Disney+, but how does the show compare to the likes of Moon Knight and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law? Here's our updated, definitive ranking...

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By JoshWilding - Jul 28, 2023 01:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Secret Invasion

Love it or hate it, Rotten Tomatoes remains a crucial tool in helping many moviegoers decide whether to check out the latest releases in theaters. However, in recent years, it's become every bit as important for TV shows, especially when there are so many options out there thanks to the rise of streaming.

Marvel Studios has, so far, had a pretty interesting, somewhat bumpy, ride on the small screen. Some have been more acclaimed than others, while most have acquired the highly sought-after "Certified Fresh" status. However, thanks to Secret Invasion, those now have some "Rotten" company. 

Kicking off with WandaVision, we've since had live-action and animated projects set in the MCU. Some have definitely been better than others, and we can't say we fully agree with where some of the shows have landed. We're curious to hear what you think, though, and what your take is on where your favourites rank courtesy of critics that contribute to the review aggregator. 

We haven't included "Special Presentations" as they're very much their own thing, but to see how each multi-episode TV series fare, simply tap the "Next" button below!
 

8. Secret Invasion

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Score: 56%

Rotten Or Fresh? Rotten

Critics Consensus: A well-deserved showcase for Samuel L. Jackson, Secret Invasion steadies itself after a somewhat slow start by taking the MCU in a darker, more mature direction. 

Does Secret Invasion deserve the dreaded green splat? We don't think so, though the finale definitely did. It was a complete mess and a disappointing end to a series which sadly ended up being all over the place following a strong start. The cast was phenomenal, however, and there were some solid twists. It might be time to move on from Skrulls at this point between this and Captain Marvel!
 

7. She-Hulk: Attorney At Law

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Score: 77%

Rotten Or Fresh? Fresh

Critics Consensus: Whether she's fighting bad guys, defending a client, or managing her messy social life, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law passes the bar for bingeworthy viewing.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law definitely wasn't for everyone, but it was entertaining. The finale, however, is likely to forever divide fans as the meta-commentary went well beyond what we'd seen in previous episodes. That aside, Jennifer Walters is a great character and this corner of the MCU has proven to be well worth exploring. The Daredevil cameo was worth the way, but the VFX remains a problem.
 

6. The Falcon And The Winter Soldier

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Score: 84%

Rotten Or Fresh? Certified Fresh

Critics Consensus: Packed with blockbuster action and deft character beats, Falcon and the Winter Soldier proves itself worthy of Captain America's legacy with its globetrotting intrigue, mature social commentary, and the sparky rapport between stars Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan.

While there's no denying Flag-Smasher ranks among the all-time worst MCU villains, there was still a lot to love about this series. The exploration of Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes' friendship was a joy, as was seeing more of Baron Zemo. John Walker was a highlight, though Anthony Mackie's transformation into Captain America in the finale remains the standout moment. 
 

5. Moon Knight

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Score: 86%

Rotten Or Fresh? Certified Fresh

Critics Consensus: Its entertainment value may wax and wane a bit, but Moon Knight ultimately settles into a mostly enjoyable -- and refreshingly weird -- spot in the MCU firmament.

We hate to say it, but Moon Knight is among the most disappointing series on this list. There was nowhere near enough superhero action in the show, and the messy final couple of episodes pointed to those scenes in the asylum being heavily reshot. Still, we loved Khonshu and there's no denying that Oscar Isaac's trippy performance kept us hooked from start to finish. 
 

4. WandaVision

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Score: 91%

Rotten Or Fresh? Certified Fresh

Critics Consensus: Part loving homage to TV history, part off-kilter mystery, WandaVision is a wonderfully weird and strikingly bold step into the small screen for the MCU - and a perfect showcase for Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany.

An argument could be made that the theories surrounding this show, such as Mephisto being the big bad, got out of hand and somewhat lessened the experience. Putting that aside, though, it was a blast speculating each week and seeing the mystery in Westview unfurl; emotional, action-packed, and compelling, this show was superb, though we do wish they hadn't wasted Pietro.
 

3. Hawkeye (TIE)

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Score: 92%

Rotten Or Fresh? Certified Fresh

Critics Consensus: Hawkeye starts slowly, but the street-level action is a refreshing change of pace for the MCU -- and the chemistry between its leads sparkles even when the plot lags.

Hawkeye ended up massively exceeding expectations, and the friendship between Clint Barton and Kate Bishop was another of those MCU relationships it was a delight to get caught up in. The Kingpin's debut was a welcomed surprise, while the Christmas setting also felt like something new from Marvel Studios. Swordmaster's arc was a tad disappointing, but that's our only gripe. 
 

3. Loki (TIE)

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Score: 92%

Rotten Or Fresh? Certified Fresh

Critics Consensus: A delightful diversion from the MCU as we know it, Loki successfully sees star Tom Hiddleston leap from beloved villain to endearing antihero -- with a little help from Owen Wilson -- in a series that's as off-kilter, charming, and vaguely dangerous as the demigod himself.

Our first real exposure to the Multiverse, Loki delivered an engrossing mystery and showcased a wonderfully wacky side of the MCU we hadn't seen before courtesy of the TVA. We loved spending time with the God of Mischief's Variants, while that exposition-heavy finale brought a new threat into this world in the form of the standout Jonathan Majors as He Who Remains.
 

2. What If...?

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Score: 94%

Rotten Or Fresh? Certified Fresh

Critics Consensus: What If...? may not add much to the larger MCU narrative, but surprising takes on beloved characters and some of the best action sequences in the entire franchise make for engaging viewing.

What If...? was definitely something of a mixed bag, with some episodes vastly better than others. However, when you look back at the stories revolving around T'Challa, Doctor Strange, and Captain Carter, the score above feels justified. The Guardians of the Multiverse episodes were fun, and Infinity Ultron was an impressive threat we actually wish had been saved for live-action!
 

1. Ms. Marvel

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Score: 98%

Rotten Or Fresh? Certified Fresh

Critics Consensus: Ms. Marvel is a genuinely fresh addition to the MCU -- both stylistically and substantively -- with Iman Vellani ably powering proceedings with her super-sized charisma.

There's no denying that there was a steep decline in quality in Ms. Marvel's third, fourth, and fifth episodes, but they were still very good, and the first, second, and sixth chapters were among the best hours of television we've seen from Marvel Studios. Iman Vellani is a megastar, we're in love with her family, and can't wait to see more of this hero in The Marvels this November. 
 

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EZBeast
EZBeast - 7/28/2023, 1:53 PM
Holy hell just let these types of articles die already…
narrow290
narrow290 - 7/28/2023, 2:02 PM
These scores are absurd
Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 7/28/2023, 3:25 PM
@narrow290 - Rotten tomatoes just count if a critic is positive or not.

Meaning that if every critic gave a show a 2.6 out of 5, it would be 100% fresh. (that's why I prefer metacritic over rotten tomatoes, it's more accurate)

And since critics and the public gave a lot of slack to marvel/Disney we end up with very mediocre shows and movies being fresh.

Also a lot of times these critics review only the first 2 or 3 episodes before the show gets out, and with D+ shows we know they're always the best episodes and then it goes downhill after that (and usually the finale is the worst episode of the bunch, full of campy and badly written crap)
seakhan
seakhan - 7/28/2023, 2:07 PM
Josh, good time to remind people that AGENTS OF SHIELD has 95% critics & 91% audience on RT, no?
seakhan
seakhan - 7/28/2023, 2:12 PM
@seakhan - Oh, and the same on Metacritic as LOKI. But I guess we just imagined Coulson was ever in the MCU or that Nick Fury didn't appear on AoS.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 7/28/2023, 2:08 PM
Sucks seeing Fury being a shell of his former self, like the badass he was in Winter Soldier.
Order66
Order66 - 7/28/2023, 2:10 PM
Imo

Loki
Falcon and Winter Soldier
Hawkeye
WandaVision
Moon Knight
Secret Invasion
She Hulk
Ms. Marvel
What If
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 7/28/2023, 9:47 PM
@Order66 -

For me…

1. Loki


2. Moon Knight























99. Everything else
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 7/28/2023, 2:20 PM
Marvel’s rapid decline is just sad to watch
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/28/2023, 4:19 PM
@PlusUltra - they where cocky release stuff every month or so now they can learn from mistakes maybe
MaxPaint
MaxPaint - 7/28/2023, 2:46 PM
Of all these shows, I only saw Wandavision and Moon Knight, all their episodes. They were solid despite some few issues, overall I did enjoy them.

Gave Loki 3 episodes, then didn't care for the rest. Not planning to watch Hawkeye, She-hulk and Ms. Marvel. I really have no interest.

Saw some of What If, they weren't bad but I wasn't that invested in seeing them all, and I'm undecided to see Secret Invasion, maybe I'll give it try.
Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 7/28/2023, 3:17 PM
@MaxPaint - You're not missing out on anything really.

The only one I didn't watch was mrs marvel, and I'm 100% sure I will never watch any of the others a second time.
MaxPaint
MaxPaint - 7/28/2023, 3:20 PM
@Usernametaken - Yeah most of these shows are just not engaging or appealing.
Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 7/28/2023, 3:32 PM
@MaxPaint - Better watch great TV like The Bear, Chernobyl, Watchmen, House of the Dragon, Andor, Atlanta.

Better spent time.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/29/2023, 8:23 AM
@Usernametaken - Watchmen wasn't great, haven't seen The Bear or Alanta so I don't know about them.

But I agree with your other choices.

I'm getting into From, I think that's pretty good.
n1ghtw1ng2832
n1ghtw1ng2832 - 7/28/2023, 2:55 PM
To hell with Rotten Tomatoes. Somebody needs to cancel that stupid ass site.
WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 7/28/2023, 3:05 PM
Can we have a top 10 list of top ten lists of Rotten Tomatoes ranking please. I love the shit out of meta articles
DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 7/28/2023, 3:12 PM
Depressing conversation
Usernametaken
Usernametaken - 7/28/2023, 3:15 PM
Critics have been very kind with these shows
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 7/28/2023, 3:38 PM
Critics are corrupt to the core, and afraid of getting called out by the Marxists on social media.
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 7/28/2023, 9:48 PM
@GeneralZod -

🛎🛎🛎
Batmangina
Batmangina - 7/28/2023, 3:45 PM
LISTICLES [frick]ING RULE!!!!

The idea that Ms Marvel is 98% ANYTHING other than pandering shite is hilarious.

I guess all three people that watched it gave it a 98!

Wandavision was solid - would have been great if she didn't get away with it all the way until DSMOM needed a bad guy.

Loki was pretty good until Chick Loki and the Sif to the balls routine. TVA add was interesting and I like Owen Wilson.

Hawkeye would have been great if they chopped about 65% out of it.

Falcon and Winter Solider was a colossal let down.

Moon Knight was more hit than miss which sucks because it could have been awesome.

She Hulk, Ms Marvel and Secret Invasion were all total shit - even in recap form on YouTube.

The only things that over delivered were the Special Presentations - maybe it was the time constraint?
LukeCage2155
LukeCage2155 - 7/28/2023, 6:08 PM
I don't let Rotten Tomatoes determine why I should like and dislike when it comes to the MCU movies and tv shows.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/29/2023, 8:20 AM
1.WandaVision (Very Good)
2.What If? (Good)
3.Loki (Average/good)
4.Hawkeye (OK)
5.Moon Knight (OK, Needs More Moon Knight)
6.The Falcon And The Winter Soldier (Whatever)
7.Secret Invasion (3 Episodes And I Had Enough)
8.She-Hulk (1 Episode Utter Crap)
9.Ms.Marvel (Wouldn't Watch Full Stop)

Loki Season 2,Echo and Agatha another 3 shows that potentially could be crap.

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