User blog:ARTaylor/September 2019 Poll Results

With September over another poll has come to an end. Last month we asked which Marvel Cinematic Universe live-action series audiences wanted to see join the animated What If...? series.




 * 1) The winner with 15.2% of the votes was Daredevil. The series was the first part of Netflix's series of Marvel shows that led to The Defenders. It was one of the most popular original shows on Netflix and is considered not only the best Marvel television series but one of the best superhero shows ever. Its cancellation after just three seasons was perhaps the most disappointing to fans, largely due to how unexpected it was, and has been the entry fans have most wanted to see return.
 * 2) Tied for second with 10.9% of the votes were The Punisher, Runaways, and Cloak and Dagger. Netflix's Punisher was a spin-off of Daredevil and is the only solo Punisher adaptation to be positively received by critics. While it only lasted two seasons, it did end relatively wrapped up. The other two series are currently airing on Freeform with both heading into their third seasons. Both have been well received for being relatively lighter entries.
 * 3) Coming in third with 8.7% of the votes were Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Inhumans, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. Originally advertised as the "glue" that held the universe together, S.H.I.E.L.D. was initially a disappointment for introducing major concepts that the films then ignored. It has since grown in popularity and is about to embark on its seventh and final season. Agent Carter was highly received by fans and critics but failed to find high ratings. Its cancellation was disappointing but Carter's story was eventually concluded in other series and films. Inhumans started as a concept for a film then moved to a series with the premiere being in theaters. However, it is considered the worst entry in the MCU with the theatrical release being highly disappointing and the series itself suffering from numerous problems. Jessica Jones has been considered the best Netflix entry since Daredevil and also lasted three seasons. It was the final series to premiere on Netflix, after all the others had been cancelled so audiences were prepared for its ending. Luke Cage was a moderate success on Netflix being considered somewhat disappointing compared to the earlier Netflix entries. It lasted two seasons, being a spin-off of Jessica Jones. Before Inhumans, Iron Fist was considered the worst entry. The first season suffered from numerous issues as it set up The Defenders, though the second season saw one of the largest improvements in critical receptions ever.

Be sure to check out this month's poll to vote for your favorite entry in Christopher Yost's animated universe: Wolverine and the X-Men, Hulk vs Wolverine, Hulk vs Thor, The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and Thor: Tales of Asgard.