Netflix’s Daredevil series is widely regarded as one of the greatest superhero shows, applauded for providing an authentic portrayal of Daredevil, featuring Charlie Cox in a career-defining performance. Alaqua Cox is currently part of the Daredevil universe, portraying Maya Lopez/Echo in the spinoff series Echo, which stems from Hawkeye. However, some fans are now defending Alaqua Cox fighting Daredevil in Echo with an interesting explanation.
The recent Marvel shows and movies are perceived by some as lacking the same edge or impact as their predecessors. However, Marvel Studios continues to produce new content, with Echo being the latest addition to their lineup.
Brief Overview Of Marvel’s Latest Offering – Echo
Echo, featuring Alaqua Cox, stands out among other Marvel shows as the first to carry a TV-MA rating. The show is set to showcase brutality and unveil the darker aspects of organized crime, drawing inspiration from Daredevil.
Echo is a five-episode miniseries that provides insight into the life of Maya Lopez, initially introduced in Marvel’s Hawkeye. The show explores Maya Lopez’s past and present, highlighting her connection with her ancestors, which bestows upon her supernatural powers. The primary story revolves around the conflict between Maya and her adoptive uncle, Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, as she re-establishes connections with her birth family.
Fans Defended A Controversial Fight Featuring Daredevil In Echo With A Logical Reason
During one of the episodes in Echo, Maya Lopez could be seen engaging in an intense fight with Daredevil. However, one move from the fight sequence got backlash from fans for being illogical – which was the delayed kick.
Also read: Echo: Alaqua Cox Says She’s a “Badass” Like Maya Lopez Due to ‘Childhood Trauma’
That's a actual Martial Arts move, she's Feinting, basically she's making Daredevil expect a Kick to come but it doesnt, you can see him keep moving before she actually delivers, it's meant to keep your opponent focused on what they think will happen and then do something else.
— Bridgette, Going Creature Mode🇺🇦 🇵🇸 (@Clckwrkpan) January 14, 2024
nah this is actually fire and anyone that says otherwise is lame. I haven’t even started the show yet either but i heard it’s lit
— ً (@tylerduran21) January 14, 2024
Right like it was a fake out. Seen plenty of delayed punch to chest push moves in martial arts movies 🤷🏾♂️
— JPhrygian (@JPhrygian) January 14, 2024
Wait people didn’t know this was an intentional delay??
— Nick LaBarbarbarbarbera (@NickHauanLaBarb) January 14, 2024
That’s cool AF idk who looks at that and goes “nah this is ass”
— Alf (@Skywardsaiyan) January 14, 2024
Fans took to Twitter and commented on the delayed kick by Echo during the action scene, as they stated that it was intentional and not a fake move or a result of CGI of any kind. It is odd why people would think the kick was fake in the first place, as it has already been made evident Marvel takes fight sequences very seriously and tends not to mess them up – especially when Daredevil is involved.
