Watch Marvel Shows in Order (Canada)

The MCU is vast! This guide prioritizes chronological story order, not release date. Some overlap exists, so it's best to enjoy them as a connected experience.

Start with the foundational shows that set up the universe:

  1. Agent Carter (1940s) - Amazon Prime Video: A spy thriller starring Peggy Carter before Captain America.
  2. Captain America: The First Avenger (Movie) - Disney+: Essential backstory for Agent Carter and the early MCU.
  3. Marvel's Daredevil (2015-2018) - Netflix (Streaming)**: Gritty street-level crime drama set in Hell's Kitchen, New York.
  4. Jessica Jones (2015-2019) - Netflix (Streaming)**: Jessica Jones deals with PTSD and supervillain threats.
  5. Luke Cage (2016-2018) - Netflix (Streaming)**: A Harlem hero with unbreakable skin.
  6. Iron Fist (2017-2018) - Netflix (Streaming)**: Danny Rand's mystical martial arts journey.
  7. The Defenders (2017) - Netflix (Streaming)**: All four street-level heroes team up for a major threat.
  8. The Punisher (2017-2019) - Netflix (Streaming)**: Frank Castle's brutal vigilante justice.
  9. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013-2020) - Disney+** : Follows Phil Coulson and his team after the events of The Avengers.

Pro tip: While not strictly chronological, watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. alongside the Infinity Saga movies enhances the overall MCU experience.

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