We are just days away from the MCU’s first project WandaVision and the official start of Phase 4! Making up for lost time, it’s been reported that the series will air two episodes to stream this Friday on Disney+! As fans everywhere are waiting for the series premiere, critics online via Twitter have watched the first three episodes and have given their spoiler-free embargo thoughts! What are they saying about WandaVision? Well, quite a lot of great things I may say!
WandaVision Reactions:
Brandon Davis- Comicbook.com
#WandaVision is truly unlike anything the MCU has put out before. I can’t emphasize that enough.
It is a blast to watch. It is so committed to the sitcom structure of story telling that it feels like a bold risk – but it pays off and builds a mystery.
It is awesome. pic.twitter.com/NbGBsGLfmc
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) January 9, 2021
Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany are tremendous together in #WandaVision. Their chemistry comes through brilliantly and they are a blast to watch. Bettany is especially having a good time & it shows.
There is so much heart, fun, mystery, and darkness between #Wanda and #TheVision. pic.twitter.com/GCIJKBvB73
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) January 9, 2021
I’m interested to see how Marvel fans & non-Marvel hardcores react to #WandaVision.
It’s so different from what has come before (in a way that works) that I wonder if people looking for an action-packed romp are going to love it out of the gate.
I love it through 3 episodes. pic.twitter.com/3NTj9Cn8An
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) January 9, 2021
Erik Davis- Fandango
Fans wanting BIG action scenes may need to adjust their expectations, at least early on, but the beauty of this format is it allows room to hang out w/ characters & revel in the weirdness on display without a story that’s relying too heavily on rushing to its next major battle. pic.twitter.com/N451h2KcwO
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) January 9, 2021
Favorite performance so far is Paul Bettany, who is just glorious and goofy, and seems to be having the best time. If you were to look at the complete story as three acts, it feels (at least to me) like the end of Ep 3 is the end of Act 1. Can’t wait to watch more #WandaVision pic.twitter.com/3B91b2bp68
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) January 9, 2021
DiscussingFilm
Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany deliver their best performances in the MCU whilst Teyonah Parris shines in every scene she’s in.
The series serves as a magnificent return to the MCU whilst paving its own path. pic.twitter.com/IzZCIrSyT9
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 9, 2021
Steven Weintraub- Collider
Also, after heaving seen the first 3 episodes, I only have a hint of what’s really going on and am so excited to see where this thing is going.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) January 9, 2021
Peter Sciretta- SlashFilm
#WandaVision is unlike anything you’ve seen before in the MCU. It’s so strange, funny, and the mystery is compelling (albeit a slow burn. Fans of vintage sitcoms will adore its commitment to the details, while still being genuinely funny.
— Peter Sciretta loves Star Wars (@PeterSciretta) January 9, 2021
Germain Lussier- io9
Watched the first 3 episodes of #WandaVision yesterday. It's weird & hilarious in ways Marvel has no right attempting, but they nail it anyway. Then it sprinkles in just enough mystery to keep you speculating and fascinated. I'm so excited to see how far it can go. pic.twitter.com/7PIFQiUNxF
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) January 9, 2021
Eric Goldman- Fandom
The entire cast of #WandaVision is great and fully commited to the stylized approach but Elizabeth Olsen’s performance is truly outstanding and one of those “Man, if awards shows weren't snobby about superhero stuff, she would likely get an Emmy nomination” situations.
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) January 9, 2021
#WandaVision is a weird way to return to the MCU (remember, it was MEANT to be the fourth project of of Phase 4) and will take some adjustment for those seeking a traditional superhero story, but I think it will grab people more and more if they accept it’s doing its own thing.
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) January 9, 2021
Dorian Parks- Geeks of Color
My biggest takeaway, it seems like the cast had a blast filming the series. Lots of joy on screen.
I can’t say much but I’m excited to see how #Wanda and her powers play into the plot and what the arrival of #MonicaRambeau means. pic.twitter.com/q8UeVhARwF
— Dorian Parks (@DorianParksnRec) January 9, 2021
Country Howard- Variety
The first 3 episodes of #WandaVision are the legit business. A funny, sharply-tuned knockout. Will satiate the tastes of sitcom & superhero fans, especially when it spoofs the conventional. Paul Bettany & Elizabeth Olsen are great, but Teyonah Parris & Kathryn Hahn are HIGHlights pic.twitter.com/Y5SkhqPKko
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) January 9, 2021
Kristen Lopez- IndieWire
Three episodes into #WandaVision and I. Am. Hooked. Not only is the series a loving recreation of classic television shows (everything beautiful), but the story is so compelling. Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany are adorable and hilarious. My most anticipated didn't disappoint! pic.twitter.com/jZVE6zIlQB
— Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) January 9, 2021
Ash Crossan- Entertainment Tonight
#WandaVision was like “hey we’re going to change almost everything about you episode to episode” and she was like “ok mind if I absolutely nail this?” pic.twitter.com/oSetXtS1ix
— Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) January 9, 2021
Tania Lamb- Rotten Tomatoes
WandaVision – it’s a gas! After screening the first 3 episodes, I’m hooked! Fun, clever, and Marvel-ous, the quirky 30-minute sitcom style leaves you wanting another episode each time.#WandaVision pic.twitter.com/HHuTj93cdf
— Tania Lamb (@LolaLambchops) January 9, 2021
There are lots of other reactions to lookup online but after having a year with no MCU content how can you not get excited about this?! This may be be a long shot but perhaps by the time the Emmy nominations are out, could WandaVision be one of this year’s shows to earn some major nominations? Possibly but one can dream, right? Anyway, it certainly looks like Marvel Studios is sticking to the sitcom route with I assume the first few episodes of the series being roughly around thirty minutes each. Rounding out the last batch will likely be an hour long episodes, which would line up to six hours. The series will run from January 15th to March 5th! Just ending a couple of weeks before The Falcon and the Winter Solider begins!
Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Wanda Maximoff and Vision are living the ideal suburban life in the town of Westview, trying to conceal their powers. As they begin to enter new decades and encounter television tropes, the couple suspects that things are not as they seem.
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