20 Most forgettable Marvel movies and TV shows of all time

Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it today doesn't only comprise big hits. Not all movies and shows got huge box office success and widespread recognition like some of them do now. In this list, we are going to talk about the 20 most forgettable Marvel movies and TV shows of all time.

1) Thor: Love And Thunder

Movies are subjective and the opinions vary from one person to another and the same is true for the movie Thor: Love and Thunder. While some found it entertaining others have criticized it and compared it with the other recent Thor movies. The humor was over the top along with a weak villain which unlike other Marvel movies seemed underwhelming according to viewers.

2) She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has a wide range of reactions from Marvel fans mostly negative. The viewers have criticized the series’ excessive fourth wall breaking to be repetitive along with the show’s inconsistency in finding a tone that veered between legal drama and meta-humor. The villain in the show is unidimensional as mentioned by the viewers.

3) The Inhumans

The Inhumans show has been widely criticized for its poor CGI which otherwise is one of the significant aspects of Marvel. The characters have been weakly written and felt generic according to the viewers. The performance of the actors was bland and is unconsidered forgettable by the fans. The TV series received only 11% on Rotten Tomatoes.

4) Hulk And The Agents Of S.M.A.S.H

Though this show had a younger target audience many viewers have found the lacklustre. The show had a simple storyline and lacked intricate plotlines and character development. The storyline was often predictable and focused on humor and slapstick comedy according to some viewers.

5) Marvel’s Most Wanted

This show is considered forgettable by many viewers for multiple reasons. The lack of impact this show had for its disconnection from other Marvel properties has been disliked by many viewers. It has a generic plot line lacking originality which has been negatively reviewed by viewers. The show was cancelled only after one season which further contributed to its forgettable status.

6) Blade: The Series

Blade: The Series failed to establish its own identity and was also unable to establish any connection with the film trilogy. The lead by Kirk Jones failed to bring out the character's compelling and brooding nature making him unsuitable for the lead role according to the viewers. The series only lasted for one season as it failed to capture the audience and also contributed to the unforgettable status of the show.

7) Powers

The show had a different approach, unlike other Marvel movies. Powers focused more on the grounded approach of superheroes which though intriguing was not able to resonate with the viewers. Powers existed outside MCU offering no connection with other Marvel storylines which the viewers wanted. The show was cancelled after two seasons contributing to its forgettable status.

8) The Avengers: United They Stand

The animation of The Avengers: United They Stand has an animation style that is dated according to the viewers. The story lacks originality and the characters were not developed properly as added by the viewers. The show focuses on less familiar line-ups such as Hercules, Justice, and Firestar which failed to find a target audience making it a forgettable show.

9) Shang-Chi and The Legend Of The Ten Rings

Shang-Chi and The Legend Of The Ten Rings have mixed opinions among viewers. It has been criticized for its generic plot and overuse of one-liner dialogues that are said to lack humor according to the viewers. Though the movie had immense potential it was underutilized and its reference to other MCU movies felt out of place for some viewers. The movie did not leave any lasting impact.

10) Night Man

This live-action series from the Malibu Comics failed to garner instant recognition and fanbase like other superheroes. Night Man relied on a generic plotline along with a limited budget which made the show underwhelming according to the viewers. The show received mixed reviews and had competition with X-Men: The Animated Series which was already successful causing it to fail.

11) Mutant X

Heavily influenced by X-Men this show has suffered some severe legal issues. The original concept was changed because Fox sued Marvel claiming Mutant X was uncannily similar to X-Men. It also had a generic plotline with characters that were underdeveloped and lacked depth. The special effects of this show have received numerous negative reviews for its undermining impact.

12) Dr. Strange (1978)

The 1978 Dr. Strange movies had a low budget leading to its noticeable cheap sets and costumes. The movie felt dated with its supernatural and mystical elements and the unfaithful adaptation from the source material. The movie didn't make a mark and resulted in the next Dr. Strange movie being released almost 4 decades later.

13) Nick Fury: Agent Of S.H.I.E.L.D

The casting of the show has been considered as a misfire according to the viewers. David Hasselhoff, known for his lighthearted roles was difficult to be accepted in spymaster comics. The movie deviated significantly from the source material even altering key elements of Nick Fury’s characters which some viewers disliked. Nick Fury: Agent Of S.H.I.E.L.D had little to no cultural impact and was left forgotten.

14) Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance

Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance is considered a forgettable Marvel movie, especially for its unfocused and disjointed tone where it jumps from an action sequence to a dark moment without any connection according to the viewers. The dialogues lack wit and do not resonate with the viewers. It also had a disappointing response from the box office and became overshadowed by other Marvel movies.

15) The New Mutants

The New Mutants had significant delays which lost the momentum and hype it had for its release. The movie was marketed as a horror movie but lacked the elements of horror and had a weak villain which though visually impressive was underdeveloped according to the viewers. The movie underperformed at the box office failing to even recoup the production costs.

16) The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988)

This 1988 movie lacked emotional depth and focussed more on the action sequences. The dialogue failed to resonate with the viewers and also failed to capture the attention of the audience. The casting of Thor was a misfire and the movie left the minds of the viewers as quickly as it came.

17) Eternals

Eternals has too much exposition and backstory cramped together making it confusing to many viewers. The characters are shown to be aloof, arrogant, and morally ambiguous. The predictable twists and underdeveloped romantic subplot felt forced and unconvincing to the viewers making it a forgettable movie.

18) Elektra

This 2005 movie is a spin-off of the 2003 Daredevil movie where Jennifer Garner reprised the role. The movie had a weak script with a villain that lacked charisma according to the viewers. The action sequences were poorly choreographed and the movie had a box-office disappointment as well. The movie lacked any memorable moments.

19) Helstrom

Though Daimon and Ana Helstrom are popular in comics, they are relatively unknown to the general public which failed to establish this series among the viewers. The special effects of this series were inconsistent and the series had a weak pacing according to the viewers. The show failed to receive any significant viewership and was canceled adding to its forgettable status.

20) The Punisher (1989)

The Punisher, released in 1989 had Dolph Lundgren who was considered a miscast for the role by many viewers. The villain lacked the menace that the character was supposed to have. The characters lacked depth and development. Some of the scenes felt to have uneven pacing. The movie failed to garner a lasting legacy and became a forgettable entry in the Marvel film adaptations.