WandaVision Mini Series (2021) Review

When Marvel and Disney announced their new venture into streaming, high expectations arose and the first show WandaVision has just finished its 9 episode run and here is my review for the show. The premise of the show sees Wanda Maximoff and Vision living in a sitcom like world when they realise all may not be what it seems. 

Main Character

Elizabeth Olsen has always been good as Wanda Maximoff but here is when she truly shines and becomes one of the real highlights of The MCU. She is charming great to watch in all of the sitcom scenes and it is like she had been doing shows like this her entire life she is so good at it. We learn more about Wanda then ever before and this is a truly fascinating character study, as the show deals with some dramatic elements like grief and loss and Olsen delivers in every scene that she is in. 

Supporting Characters

Paul Bettany is back as Vision and the two of them have amazing chemistry, Olsen and Bettany are brilliant together and they really get you invested in the show and the premise. Especially for the first few episodes I thought he was the best part of the show and showed a humour that I wasn't sure was possible from him. He also gets plenty of character development and nails every scene that he is in and all the credit has to go to him. Kathryn Hahn plays a neighbour of there's and I thought she really fit into the show nicely, she just seems to revel in the role and like she is having plenty of fun in this sitcom world and that is always cool to see. Teyonah Parris plays a role here and she is really great, we meet her character in an interesting position and as the show progresses she just becomes a really interesting dynamic added and I really liked how much time she was given to shine here. Randall Park and Kat Dennings are back as Jimmy Woo and Darcey Lewis from The Ant-Man and Thor franchises and they are really fun additions. They have some really funny scenes but also have some good serious moments and the dynamic between them and Parris is a real highlight here. 

Story 

This is easily one of the most interesting stories that has ever played out in the MCU, I don't really want to talk about it too much because it takes you on twists and turns you could never expect. It really focuses on its characters and the pain and loss that they have gone through and how the events of previous films affected the show. But I also felt like this show took a little bit of time to get going for me, with it being a weekly release, I felt it wasn't until the end of episode 3 where I got fully invested. Also, although the season final is great, I think people have maybe theorised a bit too much so they might be disappointed, but I thought it was a great finale. 

Script

The script is fantastic, these characters are just written so well and given plenty of depth and development. The show is funny, dramatic and sweet, it nails all the hallmarks of great writing and keeps you guessing throughout leading to a very satisfying season finale that wraps the show up in a great way. 

Style 

The show's style is fascinating, you see the show transition between a few different sitcom worlds, I thought I would be annoyed by it but no I grew to really like it, especially when it focused on the more modern ones. The episodes are paced well and as the show progresses you see the stakes rise and it feels like it really fits into the MCU. 

Overall

Overall, this is a fantastic start to the MCU on Disney+. If you are a fan of the MCU then it is a must watch, but even if you aren't I think you should give this a try as it is so unique and one of those shows that will have long lasting effects. 

Rating - 9/10