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WandaVision

TV Series

1 SEASON

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January 15th, 2021
Action Superhero
SHOWRUNNER:

Jac Schaeffer

DIRECTOR:

Matt Shakman

STREAMING SERVICE:

Dis

SEASONS:

1

SHOWRUNNER:

Jac Schaeffer

DIRECTOR:

Matt Shakman

STREAMING SERVICE:

Dis

SEASONS:

1

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Reviews(4)

  • WandaVision is a bold, genre-bending triumph that redefines superhero storytelling. Its homage to classic sitcoms like I Love Lucy and Bewitched quickly proves its worth, showing how emotional stakes can hit hardest in a super-powered world.


    Elizabeth Olsen is mesmerizing, balancing sitcom charm with gut-wrenching emotion. Her portrayal of Wanda’s desperate attempt to control her unraveling world is heartbreaking, while Paul Bettany adds new depth to Vision, making their scenes captivating emotional duets.


    The series recreates different TV eras with meticulous detail, using these shifting aesthetics to mirror Wanda’s emotional collapse. WandaVision’s visual style serves as a profound metaphor for her grief and trauma.

    At its core, WandaVision is about grief and identity, with Wanda’s reality bending reflecting her struggle to confront the emotional wreckage inside. The slow pacing allows the emotional stakes to breathe, building tension as her illusion cracks.


    ing performances by Kathryn Hahn and Teyonah Parris shine, with Hahn’s transformation from quirky neighbor to something sinister being a highlight. Director Matt Shakman and writer Jac Schaeffer expertly blend absurdity with emotional depth, pushing the boundaries of superhero storytelling.


    WandaVision isn’t for everyone, but it redefines what superhero television can be. It’s a standout in both the MCU and modern TV, proving superhero stories can be as layered and complex as any prestige drama.


    Is WandaVision a triumph? Absolutely. By blending sitcom nostalgia with emotional depth and mind-bending twists, it sets a new standard for Marvel TV—and I’m all in.

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    10 /10
  • I prefer the falcon and the winter soldier.

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    3 /10
  • WandaVisison is full of gripping and intense emotions, suffering and sacrifice. It's truly a work of art - it starts as a funny but confusing sitcom, but then turns into a whole new story full of suspense and tension.


    Wanda's sacrifice is such a woeful scene. She had previously lost her parents, her brother, Vision, Vision again, and then finally Vision, Billy and Tommy.


    This series paints a picture of love, grief, pain and sorrow. It also features one of the most impactful quotes in the MCU.


    Because what if grief, if not love persevering?

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    10 /10
  • WandaVision is literally the only reason why I still watch the MCU

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    10 /10

Synopsis

WandaVision, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first TV show on Disney+, first aired in 2021. The series kicked off the MCU’s Phase 4 and brought back Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch, and Paul Bettany as Vision. WandaVision strayed away from Marvel’s typical formula, this time formatting itself more like a classic sitcom as Wanda struggles to cope with the death of Vision. 


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Seasons(1)

Season 1 (2021)

9 episodes

Cast(8)

Paul Bettany
Elizabeth Olsen
Kathryn Hahn
Headshot Of Teyonah Parris In The LA premiere of 'They Cloned Tyrone'
Teyonah Parris
Randall Park
Kat Dennings
Debra Jo Rupp
Evan Peters

Images(179)

Sue Storm in The Fantastic Four First Steps with Wanda Maximoff as the Scarlet Witch in WandaVision
Wanda Maximoff opening the Hex in WandaVision
Scarlet Witch creating the Westview Hex in WandaVision
Agatha Harkness using her purple magic in WandaVision
The Scarlet Witch reading the Darkhold in Sokovia in WandaVision

Reviews(4)

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