Beginning over a decade ago, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most popular superhero film franchise to date. While the films have revolved around the original Marvel Comics, WandaVision is just like any other MCU creation -- unique in that the show wasn’t adapted in its entirety from a comic. The miniseries released its first two episodes on Friday and will continue to release one episode per week until Feb. 26, 2021.
“Episode One”
Following their move to the suburb of Westview, Wanda Maximoff and Vision are forced to adapt to their new setting while keeping their superhero abilities a secret. Set in the apparent 1950s and filmed in black and white with a sitcom format, the two are faced with the seemingly mundane situation of forgetting an anniversary or a dinner with Vision’s boss.
With Kathryn Hahn starring as the comedic yet intrusive neighbor, the main draw-in comes when holes become apparent in the two avengers’ memories and “glitches” of sorts in normal dialogue. As is with any MCU film, the after-credits scene leaves audiences on the edge of their seats as an organization’s logo, known as S.W.O.R.D., makes its official debut following previous mentions in Thor’s deleted scenes and general assumptions in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
“Episode Two”
As the glitches continue, Wanda becomes more and more perceptive to them. From a red and yellow helicopter to a red bloodstain, the black and white facade seems to be fading. Staged in what appears to be the 1960s now, it becomes evident the flow of time seems to be even more flexible than originally thought, which makes sense when considered with the after-credits scene from “Episode One.”
After Vision swallows some gum and suffers some apparent intoxication, Wanda is forced to save their magic act in the neighborhood talent show. Following the talent show’s award ceremony, Wanda and Vision return to their nuclear family-style home and see that Wanda is pregnant and without explanation. The second episode draws to a close with the two heroes in the street watching a beekeeper emerge from the depths of a pothole and the show shifts into the 1970s as full color enhances their world.
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