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Arguably the biggest name in recent cinematic history, Marvel Studios is best known for making blockbuster action movies. But with movie theatres still closed in some states and COVID-19 restrictions preventing the filming of any new movies, Marvel has found a new way to reach audiences through their new TV show “WandaVison,” streaming now on Disney+.
The show’s first episode premiered on January 15 and new episodes are being released every Friday, with the final episode of the season expected to come out on March 5. The run time of each episode typically varies between 30-40 minutes but is significantly longer if you count the end credits.
The plotline of the show follows Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and Vision, played by Paul Bettany, as they live a peaceful married life in the suburban city of Westview New Jersey. Each episode is based around a sit-com style from different decades, with the first episode set in the 1950’s and successive episodes set in the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and so on. The show also introduces Wanda and Visions’ twin sons Tommy and Billy, with regular appearances from the family’s neighbor Agnes, played by Kathryn Hahn.
“WandaVison” takes a bold step in a new direction for Marvel Studios, at first seeming to be nothing more than a sit-com, far different than anything Marvel has done previously. However, after the first three episodes “WandaVison” returns to familiar territory for Marvel. The fourth episode introduces SWORD captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) along with FBI agent Jimmy Woo (Randall Park) and astrophysicist Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings) as they investigate the mysterious anomaly surrounding Westview. The fourth episode also reveals that the show actually takes place shortly after the events of “Avengers: Endgame”, with the sit-com happening as an actual television broadcast coming from inside the Westview anomaly.
At first it appears that the whole situation inside Westview is being controlled by Wanda herself. However, after the fifth episode it is revealed that Wanda doesn’t really know what’s going on either. While she can control a lot of what goes on in Westview, she doesn’t know how the whole thing started and who is actually causing it.
The show is really a big mystery, with everyone trying to figure out what is going on. SWORD is investigating the anomaly and trying to figure out how to stop it. Wanda is trying to figure out who started the anomaly and how she can take control of it. And Vision is attempting to figure out how he was brought back to life, while also trying to help his wife. The show does a really good job at keeping fans on the edge of their seats, revealing just enough to make them want to watch the next episode.
Overall, the show is well worth the watch. It might start off a little slow, but things quickly pick up towards the middle of the season. It has the top-of-the-line acting and special effects that viewers can expect from Marvel Studios and its plot is masterfully crafted to keep viewers entertained.
