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My thoughts on WandaVision (SPOILERS)
4 years ago
So I know that WandaVision ended like, a few weeks ago, and Falcon & Winter Soldier just aired its first episode. I might talk about that show down the line perhaps? But right now, I just want to quickly go over what I liked about WandaVision, and what I didn't like...
Be warned that there be some spoilers for those who havent seen the show.
The Good:
The show takes place after Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. In Infinity War, we see Vision die thanks to Thanos. Although Thanos is defeated in Endgame, Wanda is left without her boyfriend because... well... he's dead. The show does a great job with exploring Wanda's grief, her pain, her suffering after losing Vision. Its so bad for her that she literally enslaved a town to create her own little world, and her own version of Vision.
Since Wanda grew up watching sitcoms from throughout history, she made her world athstetically similar to the shows she wached. Most of the episodes have openings that pay homage to classic shows like Malcome in the Middle, Family TIes, Dick van Dyke, and Modern Family. Plus, the episodes where they pay tribute to the TV era's were done pretty well. In between these "sitcom segments" are moments where the characters realize not all is what it seems to be.
I alos love that they included past side characters from other MCU movies like Jimmy Woo (Ant Man), Monica Rambeau (Captain Marvel), and Darcy Lewis (Thor). Before WandaVision, I didn't care much for these characters. But this show makes you appreciate these people more, and makes revisiting their past scenes in their debut movies more worthwhile.
I also want to apreciate that this might as well be the "Origin Story" of the Scarlet Witch. This show made me realize that throughout Wanda's MCU appearances, she was never refered to the Scarlet Witch name, so its pretty cool that she is given that title at the end, complete with the costume to boot.
The Bad
What I didn't like was how they handled the "Quicksilver" character. At first, we were led to believe that there may be some sort of multiverse thing going on. Why? Because Evan Peters is playing "Quicksilver" in this show! Evan's version of Quicksilver is from the X-Men movies so you think maybe something is at large for introducing mutants to the world? Nah! It turns out that he is some rando maned "Ralph Bohner" (Seriously). Which lead me to thinking, Why? Like, your bringing Evan Peters from the X-Men series into the MCU for a joke?
Honestly, with the time they spent with this Ralph guy, I rather have more time spent with Wanda and Vision instead.
Other Thoughts
I've seen comments about not having this Mehphisto guy in WandaVision. I'm not too aware who this guy is I'll admit, but considering that this is just the beginning of Phase 4, then there is always a chance that he can come in a later project. Its worth noting that since Kevin Feige has gone on record talking about integrating the X-Men in the MCU, so having mutants come into the fray will happen. Its only a matter of when. It is also importatn to remember that this show is called "WandaVision" so naturally, the show should focus on Wanda & Vision. A "Luke Skywalker" styled cameo would be awesome but resolving the story arc for Wanda is very important, so I am glad that is handeled well at the end.
And where does Scarlet Witch go from here? Marvel is gonna have us wait till Doctor Strange 2 comes out, and thats reported to have Wanda in it. EIther way, I am pretty much onboard where does she go from here.
Be warned that there be some spoilers for those who havent seen the show.
The Good:
The show takes place after Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. In Infinity War, we see Vision die thanks to Thanos. Although Thanos is defeated in Endgame, Wanda is left without her boyfriend because... well... he's dead. The show does a great job with exploring Wanda's grief, her pain, her suffering after losing Vision. Its so bad for her that she literally enslaved a town to create her own little world, and her own version of Vision.
Since Wanda grew up watching sitcoms from throughout history, she made her world athstetically similar to the shows she wached. Most of the episodes have openings that pay homage to classic shows like Malcome in the Middle, Family TIes, Dick van Dyke, and Modern Family. Plus, the episodes where they pay tribute to the TV era's were done pretty well. In between these "sitcom segments" are moments where the characters realize not all is what it seems to be.
I alos love that they included past side characters from other MCU movies like Jimmy Woo (Ant Man), Monica Rambeau (Captain Marvel), and Darcy Lewis (Thor). Before WandaVision, I didn't care much for these characters. But this show makes you appreciate these people more, and makes revisiting their past scenes in their debut movies more worthwhile.
I also want to apreciate that this might as well be the "Origin Story" of the Scarlet Witch. This show made me realize that throughout Wanda's MCU appearances, she was never refered to the Scarlet Witch name, so its pretty cool that she is given that title at the end, complete with the costume to boot.
The Bad
What I didn't like was how they handled the "Quicksilver" character. At first, we were led to believe that there may be some sort of multiverse thing going on. Why? Because Evan Peters is playing "Quicksilver" in this show! Evan's version of Quicksilver is from the X-Men movies so you think maybe something is at large for introducing mutants to the world? Nah! It turns out that he is some rando maned "Ralph Bohner" (Seriously). Which lead me to thinking, Why? Like, your bringing Evan Peters from the X-Men series into the MCU for a joke?
Honestly, with the time they spent with this Ralph guy, I rather have more time spent with Wanda and Vision instead.
Other Thoughts
I've seen comments about not having this Mehphisto guy in WandaVision. I'm not too aware who this guy is I'll admit, but considering that this is just the beginning of Phase 4, then there is always a chance that he can come in a later project. Its worth noting that since Kevin Feige has gone on record talking about integrating the X-Men in the MCU, so having mutants come into the fray will happen. Its only a matter of when. It is also importatn to remember that this show is called "WandaVision" so naturally, the show should focus on Wanda & Vision. A "Luke Skywalker" styled cameo would be awesome but resolving the story arc for Wanda is very important, so I am glad that is handeled well at the end.
And where does Scarlet Witch go from here? Marvel is gonna have us wait till Doctor Strange 2 comes out, and thats reported to have Wanda in it. EIther way, I am pretty much onboard where does she go from here.
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