The series was so tonally distinct from the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that Disney actively scrubbed the "Marvel" name from its title and marketing materials.
The series significantly grounded its over-the-top comic book origins to create a psychological thriller. Helstrom | Trivia | Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki Helstrom
: Although it contains minor "Easter eggs" like the Roxxon Corporation logo and a mention of the Sokovia Accords, the showrunner stated the series is "siloed off" and not part of the official MCU continuity. From "Son of Satan" to "Serial Killer's Child" The series was so tonally distinct from the
: It was the last live-action project produced by the Jeph Loeb-led Marvel Television before the unit was folded into Kevin Feige's Marvel Studios . Helstrom