The MCU has an abundance of projects lined up for the next few years. Given the interconnected nature of these projects, fans are increasingly perceiving it as a challenging endeavor akin to homework, involving the tracking of numerous movies and a couple of Disney+ series to fully grasp references, post-credit scenes, and the current movie’s plot. While this approach was effective when the MCU was centered around a few characters with only a couple of movies, the expansion with multiple superhero teams, new characters, and intricate plots has resulted in a continually expanding homework load.

To address this, the ‘Marvel Spotlight’ initiative was introduced. When a series is released under the “Spotlight” banner, it signifies a grounded, character-driven, and, most importantly, standalone approach. It may not be directly connected to the broader MCU, or at the very least, viewers do not need to watch other shows or movies to comprehend the narrative.