Why WANDAVISION Is PERFECT | Video Essay

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WandaVision is the first MCU tv show hitting Disney Plus. Kicking off Phase 4 of the MCU, WandaVision sees Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen reprise their roles as Wanda Maximoff and Vision as the two try to settle down only to find themselves living life through the decades via sitcoms. Week after week WandaVision continues to prove to us why it's one of the best projects the MCU has released thus far and despite all of the fan theories and speculation, what really matters is how the new MCU series services its characters and tackles fascinating themes of grief, trauma, conformity, the facade of American Suburbia and more. Want to know why WandaVision is so good? Griffin and special guest Zach from @ZachDoumit break down the series and its genius in this WandaVision analysis and video essay. Enjoy Why WandaVision is PERFECT!
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[@VoidedMirror]

The irony that we’re watching WandaVision to escape and cope from the current world.

[@FilmSpeak]

FACTS

[@johnathonhaney8291]

Indeed, it quite accidentally became the perfect 2020 metaphor.

[@grimlord3181]

I didn't. I was just watching it because I was forced to.

[@dyanomit9375]

@@grimlord3181 by who

[@grimlord3181]

@@dyanomit9375 Does it matter?

[@joeyjerry1586]

I really appreciate how WandaVision was its own thing, being a character driven show instead of setting up the next Endgame. It really annoys me how some people are hating on the show because it didn’t do what they wanted. You can’t expect something like that in the first TV show in Phase 4.

[@nico2605]

@lalo 38th it's the story of Wanda dealing with her trauma. Character driven, yeah

[@bitsfight9308]

I didn't like the final episode, but because it was disapointing, the show was so interesting in the first half of the show, but then it's just another generic good vs evil story, like why does Agatha want wanda's power?

[@mrmeat168]

@@bitsfight9308 She felt that Wanda wasnt deserving of the power, so it needs to be given to someone more experienced in magic such as Agatha. Damn, you people be not watching the show properly then criticize for no reason...

[@bitsfight9308]

@@mrmeat168 what?, yeah like i deserve your power because i know more than you, it's such a childish thing, like i said just a generic ending for a good series (the final episode is just mediocre)

[@lifeguardpanda]

@@bitsfight9308 So you have to give the Finale a little lee way because it was the only episode filmed during the pandemic. Originally, the finale was supposed to have two parts but because the pandemic had just came to America when they started filming the finale, Production closed down.

[@theblazingvoid6524]

This show made Wanda into one of the best MCU characters

[@jamesleodelacruz]

Ye

[@karroot1082]

They gave her the more struggles in this show which made her super relatable and were able to make everyone very sympathetic for Wanda

[@astra3310]

I hate Wanda after this. She trapped and hurt hundreds of people and faced no consequences. “She was grieving” yes but that doesn’t make it ok to enslave hundreds of people just so you can play house. She should have turned herself in after the Hex finally came down. Face justice. Instead she’s living in the countryside in a cabin like it’s the end of The Incredible Hulk minus the bloody heart monitor watch.

[@astra3310]

@@karroot1082 I don’t sympathise. She enslaved a town of people and got off Scott free. She needed to go to jail.

[@karroot1082]

@@astra3310 its fiction wtf😂

[@Yeodoongiiie]

Honestly this series showed grief correctly. If I had powers like her I’d maybe do the same. And even without powers, it’s kind of exactly what the mind does with trauma. It rejects reality ne we go into something we can handle. Even if it’s not real. Sometimes people even develop multiple personality disorders to take over trauma. I feel this show helped me feel like I am not alone in my own trauma.

[@levischorpioen]

That’s why it was so important for Monica to tell Wanda she’d do the exact same thing. It’s sympathy without excusing behavior. Trauma and grief can and will warp a person’s perception of reality.

[@Yeodoongiiie]

@@levischorpioenyea exactly 🖤

[@heyitsmira17]

Not to mention the portrayal of how depression and grief make us act. We are so blinded by our own pain that we often times inflict the same pain in others around us, without even realizing it. The town having her nightmares, being choked when she felt suffocated, it just shows how destructive we get during those times. This show is just amazingly sensitive and human, most of all, even though it may not seem like it as it's so full of magic and powers and whatnot. The humanity in it is very wholesome. I'm so glad the producers thought of such a good show to tell Wanda's story.

[@airwaters]

Exactly. People who don't see the show as that see life as only black and white and see people as only good or bad, when most, if not all, people are in a grey area. Mental issues, traumas, grief, depression are mostly mask by society as "not a big deal" "shrug it off" "move on", as easy as that sounds, it is not easy for someone in the position. Seeing the show tackle the stages of grief and all that through a tragic story of a superpowered being that can alter reality itself, it shows a great depiction that even if gifted, powerful, rich or otherwise, we can all reach serious damage both to ourselves and to others if we did not keep our truth in check. The show is a masterpiece and I always see it as an S-tier storytelling way above any MCU films. I don't mind any MCU shows having no awards for creative storylines, but for WandaVision, I want it to have the nominations and awards it deserves. It is so unique, creative, deep, relatable and grounded, and the show delivered that even with magic involved, which is really impressive.

[@em-pr5jv]

Exactly! It helped me with my depression and anxiety too. That's why Wanda's my comfort character whenever I'm having one of my worse days. Wandavision was beautiful, and Monica was right, if we were in Wanda's shoes, we would've all done the same thing. If we had the power to bring back our loved ones, most of us would without hesitation. I also liked how this show had focused so much on Wanda's mental health, because especially during these tough times, mental health is important.

[@brendon.official]

I don’t care what anyone says, Wanda has the most trauma in the MCU.

[@FilmSpeak]

Oh for sure!

[@santos8468]

Seconded by Bucky.

[@ar2042]

Doesn't justify enslaving a whole town though, she's gotta pay for her crimes

[@brianm3160]

@@ar2042 what crimes? She didn't enslave the town, the hex was unintentional (watch the fucking show)! There are no laws against mind control, no one was physically harmed, do you know how much realworld damage tony stark and his avengers have caused to people? Just because you can type, it doesn't mean what you say is intelligent

[@brendon.official]

@@ar2042 Ok and? What does that have to do with the amount of trauma she has? Besides she fixed her flaws, she let them go. And she didn’t even fully realize what she had done until Vision confronted her about it in episode 5. And she only realized she was causing them pain when Agatha cut Dottie and the rest of the town loose in episode 9. Again, that doesn’t change the fact that she has the most trauma in the MCU.

[@goldenlightpictures6223]

I totally agree this is probably the best solo marvel solo project in 4 years and something I’ve noticed with this show is that it really has a little of everything. Funny at times, mysterious at times, even freaky at times. (And I’m sure the finale will cover action). And the fact that they were able to pull all of that off is amazing!;)

[@FilmSpeak]

Yeah credit to Matt Shakman and especially Jac Schaefer who just have such a mastery of character and tone. They were able to bring it to the MCU and do wonders. F&WS have a lot to live up to, but I think it’ll deliver.

[@juliahock5549]

I've been using this show as a form of therapy. You literally go through the five stages of grief WITH Wanda, and it made me feel great afterwards.

[@robertozavala4564]

I know, I felt very identified with Wanda's feelings through the show, because I also idealized my friends, and had fear of losing them. It's very therapeutic to watch.

[@m11rrrs]

I believe WandaVision is still being underrated as one of the best MCU projects. It’s one of the most fascinating TV shows ever made even surpassing Twin Peaks.... the fever of fan speculation following the show might only be rivaled by Twin Peaks.

[@FilmSpeak]

Love this. Yeah WandaVision is something special!

[@hoyofan533]

For me , its the opposite. I think this show is overrated because it was refreshing and everyone keeps talking about it. I think this show is good but I wish the runtime was longer becoz of how they didnt know what to do with the other side characters

[@m11rrrs]

@@hoyofan533 the fact that the series made us care so much about the side characters was an accomplishment.. if this were a movie we’d probably see even less of them in the final act. Also they had to finish the series during Covid which limited what they could do.. that’s why Darcy was barely in the finale & they actually used a double

[@DiasBenes]

The Mandalorian may have shocked the fanbase with their cameo's and reveals but WandaVision gave us something more. A very deep dive into the human spirit and did it with Superheroes. Marvel keeps surprising us and subverting expectations. We know what Star Wars is going to be like, but with Marvel we are not so sure. WandaVision will go down as one of the seminal shows or movies for Superheroes. Its really something special.

[@Lockn3s5]

Hey now. I'll agree it's one of the best things the MCU has ever put out but idk about topping Twin Peaks or My personal favorite Legion.

[@MovieMicah]

Honestly a masterpiece of a tv show

[@FilmSpeak]

Absolutely!

[@itskarendaweeb3941]

I agree I laughed, cried, was amazed it was just great

[@bee-beargaming]

Agreed

[@tysmith6337]

Masterpiece??? lmao

[@crindela5876]

@@tysmith6337 Can you read? lMaO

[@SpinyRat]

just noticed the "...with an indestructible head" line was her trying to block out thanos' head fingering of vision

[@user-qm6le2di3k]

i just have to mention that i absolutely loved how you worded that

[@NoMustang273]

"head fingering"

[@jeremywarcup]

Seeing ads for Wandavision on double decker buses here in London simply filled me with giddy excitement at first. Then, as the show progressed, I would look at the ads like they were a friend with a secret; one that I understood yet wanted to find out more about. Yesterday I waited for a double decker bus to pass and seeing the ad on its side left me strangely emotional and full of love. I stan this show on every single one of its many, many levels.

[@levischorpioen]

The best thing this show has done, and that weirdly enough no one seems to be talking about, is that it gives fans reassurance that these projects are made by fans themselves. They know what it’s like to spend hours in front of the TV exploring these fantasy worlds to escape the real one, or maybe even deal with the real one. We hear so many people say “this film/show/character has helped me through a lot” and I feel like outside our fandom circles, that is still seen as an insane statement made by people who can’t distinguish fiction from reality. This show shows our favorite pastime and passion as therapy, it shows a character who uses it as her only link to a semblance of normalcy. This show is a love letter to fans saying “Thank you for allowing our passion to become yours.” The tagline of this show should be “Art heals.”, which is such an important statement in a time where many people are just sitting at home devouring this content when they’re supposed to be doing something that “ actually matters”. Well, art matters. It’s not just a distraction from actually important things. Art heals.

[@heyitsmira17]

Great comment. Amazing.

[@verbimu]

*inserts angrily vindicated michael scott thank you meme if i could have* THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@maryscary]

"You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain."

[@johnathonhaney8291]

Or you get mature enough to choose Door Number 3.

[@adamkalb1]

Did...Wanda see herself become the villain?

[@deepakmenon6720]

@@adamkalb1 well she enslaved an entire town and played mind games with them....

[@FULANODETAL]

@@deepakmenon6720 es and NObody arrest her...no mamter after mentaly torturing all the villagers,and also property damage

[@deepakmenon6720]

@@FULANODETAL lol nobody can arrest her though....she's way too powerful.

[@philipseven9215]

I honestly can't survive numerous times watching through this video without tearing up even just a bit. Man. Hits hard. Wanda and Vision are officially one of the most fleshed-out characters in the MCU so far. I could never put to words how Marvel did such a great job exploring their story, also, particularly Wanda's.

[@valentina7193]

There's a lot to catharsis to the ending that people didn't get to feel due to the fact that were so immersed in their own theories. The story is not about Wanda becoming the Scarlet Witch & discovering herself in her power, that's THE bonus. However, the real core of it all is how it began in the first place... Due to her suffering after all the trauma, she lost herself because she had no one. Everyone returned to somebody or had a home to go back to, she had nothing but herself. The key is to reduce it to it's most simple yet more profound emotional fiber which is that a proper goodbye is healing enough. Wanda never had a proper goodbye she now got it. There was never need for any special guest to come & help her save the day because she never had the chance to share her suffering with anyone & again that's the reason why she hit rock bottom. She managed to get past her suffering on her own, it's all she ever needed & in the process she discovered herself beyond her understanding.

[@user-hx1hy7yj2i]

Some ppl really had the audacity to say this is the worst show ever and they even said that also the office is also a bad show ....these ppl really have bad taste

[@grimlord3181]

Even though I agree with a lot of the criticisms, I wouldn't call this the worst show ever.

[@user-hx1hy7yj2i]

@@grimlord3181 ok I have mad respect for u u hate this show but u have some respect for it and of ppls opinions too

[@user-hx1hy7yj2i]

@@theAstarrr I know but THE WORST SHOW EVER worst is a really really strong word they just dint have any taste in these shows and if it’s really the worst show ever then why do literal MILLIONS AND MILLIONS if not BILLIONS are staning these show there are a lot of Agatha stans Wanda stans Billie stans even vision stans

[@user-hx1hy7yj2i]

@lalo 38th then explain why literally almost mcu fans and dc fans out there liked it

[@user-hx1hy7yj2i]

@lalo 38th first I am gonna be respectful this is ur opinion which is not needed in my comment

[@bagel8284]

Marvel: You can’t use clips from the show!!! Filmspeak: What if I mirror them? Marvel: It is... acceptable

[@nathanhills336]

Wandavison is perfectly imperfect. It has its problems like most modern Film and television do, but god damn it pays off. I’ve watched it three times now and I can confidently say it’s one of my favorite marvel stories in recent years. And the show was able to get me to resonate with a character who I thought was useless at times. Wanda is now up there with Captain America and Iron Man for me and I can’t wait to see her story continue in Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness.

[@Ivbo]

WandaVision won’t be dethroned by any of these MCU shows, this show is literally a masterpiece.

[@matheustran8009]

Loki: hold my beer It's fine if you prefer Wanda vision over Loki, but Loki has higher review scores so technically speaking it dethroned Wandavision

[@brianm3160]

I don't care about the IMDb critics This show was a perfect 10/10

[@divergentxmen283]

Two words: Evan peters

[@National7575]

@@divergentxmen283 what about him?

[@divergentxmen283]

@@National7575 marvel obviously used him for a quick buck if dc pulled something like this they would be dragged but since it’s marvel they don’t get any hate for this

[@ethanhawke8409]

@@divergentxmen283 wdym no hate? Everyone hated that moment it's just the overall show that is great

[@justinnumerick6494]

So perfectly put, what a masterful show

[@FilmSpeak]

Thanks! It’s truly something special

[@hillaryneese4309]

I didn't care about Wanda before the series, but now I demand that we protect Wanda at all costs

[@Timothy_-ve2zp]

I’m glad that more people are starting to love Wanda after this show, I mean I’ve loved her ever since Age Of Ultron so seeing more love is great

[@erik_hirsch]

Your words move me! Everything you said and everything Wanda is doing in this show and all the feelings she’s enduring is exactly what I’m going through. I have had grief, pain and sadness. I feel like an outsider and that I don’t belong. But this show keeps me happy and away from my reality for a while. Thank you for this amazing breakdown video! ❣️

[@FilmSpeak]

Glad this video helped. Thank YOU for sharing your story and for the kind words 🙏🏻

[@ArzastinY.]

2:48 "Lets talk about greif and trauma" Agnes: _Oh this is gonna be a Gas_ *walks outta door quickly*

[@qcrew2938]

Great breakdown.... This was the show I was LEAST excited for and I absolutely love it

[@FilmSpeak]

Hell yeah! So glad you’re loving it

[@bex9158]

same I wasn't that excited after watching the trailer but now I think it's one of the best things in the mcu! I still can't wait for Loki though

[@gabrielal8]

16:45, Vision wasn't created with the soul stone, but with the mind stone. The mind stone came from that Scepter, while the soul stone was still on Vormir with Red Skull.

[@johnathonhaney8291]

Hell yes, Wandavision is MCU's biggest achievement to date. It also struck me that the story, especially the episode "Previously On", served as a classic magical initiation for Wanda. See, when you go through those, you are forced to confront everything about yourself you have kept under lock and key. When you're done, you come into your true power and you are never the same. That dovetails with how it ended.

[@tonymoviechappied9neillblo526]

fantastic video griffin i honestly can’t not wait for the finally of episode 9 and thank you Jac Schaeffer and Kevin Feige for making such a amazing show

[@FilmSpeak]

Thanks man! Yeah those 2 are absolutely crushing it. Straight geniuses

[@eugenio027]

"Perfect" is an oversimplification of events, but yes

[@layton6202]

no.......just no

[@inigoadinatha7897]

Yup

[@yacchaga]

I understood that reference

[@chrisezekyielnelson2316]

@@layton6202 wdym

[@layton6202]

@@chrisezekyielnelson2316 I meant no.......people tend to overuse the shit they hear in show's to an obnoxious level.

[@sisisi16]

Can't believe I actually just watched a video about WandaVision being a perfect show.. As if I don't already know it yet.

[@radiajamee5166]

YES! WandaVision is perfect. And even with all the love it received, I think it's super underrated! Few people truly appreciate the masterpiece that it was. Many fail to comprehend the true emotional essence of the show.

[@spider-man500]

No. NOTHING is perfect. And this show had such a disappointing ending.

[@xsomili5501]

For me. I see wanda as a sad momma cat, tired and defeated, lost everything and backed into a cold and lonely corner. Crying and griefing, then falls into a deep sleep of dreamlike state where she dreams of the happy sitcomes she escaped to when she was a child; the life she yearns for, for love ones she no longer has. Truely alone, with no one to comfort her in her lowest point, Wanda the momma cat hisses at the intruders that approach her melancholy state. Who are they? Are they here to take away her precious dream warmth? Its the only home she has right now. They cant take it. So she warns them. Threatening to retaliate. Sad momma cat just needs some love and care. When you hit your lowest point you are open to the greatest change (u know what im referencing). I cant wait to see how Wanda will change (i hope its a change for the better, as we well know it mat totally be for the worse) when we next see her in Doctor Strange, the multiverse of madness. Loving Wanda forever, x Somili

[@rhitmakemala]

Is that aang quote from LOK?

[@xsomili5501]

@@rhitmakemala i only remember its from LOK. But yea i think its from aang when korra talked to him

[@rhitmakemala]

@@xsomili5501 well, since we're on the same page. Yes, Aang said that to Korra at season 1 finale right before he gave korra her bendings back. I can't believe I met a fellow avatar fans in MCU video

[@xsomili5501]

@@rhitmakemala 🤟 we re interlectuals

[@Waggers789]

I loved WandaVision, it was my introduction to the MCU. I had no idea who Wanda and Vision were or their story, so I had the fun game of watching the other films backwards to fill in the gaps. I think I found it easier to get invested in these characters.

[@johnmichaels9981]

This video just made me even more excited for the finale of this beautiful story more than I already was.

[@FilmSpeak]

Right there with you. Couldn’t be more excited for tonight!

[@djmixer5328]

This literally was one of the best shows in existence A➕ to the acting the story and everything this show was amazing and really showed how there’s more to Wanda than meets the eye by her story by a lot of things it really cleared up and we learn more of what has been going on and what has been happening to Wanda and now that we have a better understanding of her while she’s trying to help cope her pain by recreating an alternate reality by sitcom to keep herself fine and ok to cover up how she feels and her pain it’s such a beautiful show amazing 👏 👏

[@mattyboyb523]

I’m watching this after the finale has come out and quite honestly I didn’t even realize that you did this without seeing the finale. Lol. Great great job with this I mean WOW this was really an amazing breakdown and explanation of this show. I happen to think this project is the most creative show/movie Marvel has done to date and is my favorite of all the marvel material so far.

[@airwaters]

Same! I can all argue to anyone that this show is by far the most unique and creative storytelling among all MCU films. It literally breaks that "MCU has the same formula" notion, that people can shut up about now. WandaVision shows that Marvel Studios can dive deeper creatively than what the general public thinks they can. For me, it is MCU's crowning creative glory now. A real step up and a standard to live up on by other MCU series to come.

[@tuananhdang7385]

This is the first time i like 60-90 kinda shows i always found sitcoms boring and kinda silly, but after wandavision it makes me wanna watch some

[@DianaDxD]

I genuinely never expected to get attached to this show as much as I did. I thought this would be just a silly adventure self aware sitcom style show that changed a decade every episode. Hell Wanda and Vision weren't characters I normally paid attention to since they had so little screen time and I was more invested in other Avengers. I did cry when Vision died twice and I was absolutely heart broken for Wanda but it's because I'm often empathetic to loss and pain. But this show was a huge surprise and as much as I laughed and enjoyed the silliness of sitcom premise, I also cried and felt anger throughout the show so many times. Seeing Vision being deconstructed and pulled apart like he was something to be studied was where I genuinely felt sadness and anger cuz to me I saw him as a human being despite being an android and seeing him being referred to as it or even having the word THE so loudly or even have Hayward mention the amount of money he's worth felt wrong and cruel and it's why I felt no sympathy when I rewatched the scene of Wanda having his men point their guns on him because he truly doesn't deserve the right to say what is right and wrong. Wanda is also a character I've grown an attachment with because at first I was more attached to Natasha but now with Natasha gone I've had myself be more attracted to Wanda and it made me realize how much grief and sadness she was going through. Most of the episodes especially with episode 8&9 I just wanted to jump into the screen and just hold her and tell her we understand your pain. We want you to get better🥺

[@Thinking338]

Wonderfully done presentation on the deepest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If people wish to dive deeper, WandaVision is a great and deep lake... but TWIN PEAKS is an ocean.

[@FilmSpeak]

Haha Twin Peaks is incredible

[@tristanneal9552]

I've never connected the "my husband with his indestructible head" line and Vision's death... Wow.

[@boydact]

NATASHA WOULD HAVE COMFORT HER A LOT IF SHE WAS ALIVE 😭

[@gianmarcoharo7211]

You know if she turns evils in the future marvel movies. I would still side with her. The girl lost so much and expects to be used for the fate of all good?! Nah fuck that shit.

[@mattromano4998]

Best thing I ever saw on tv. Most fun I ever had watching tv.

[@inasaira8380]

watching that clip of joey and chandlers apartment reversed is one of the most painfully uncomfortable things ive ever experienced and i hope you have bad day for putting me through that.

[@FilmSpeak]

I’m deeply sorry. If it’s any consolation, it was probably worse for me to edit than for you guys to watch 😅 damn copyright tactics

[@inasaira8380]

@@FilmSpeak lol you're forgiven.

[@LoneLionLeo]

Vision doesn’t have the soul stone. It’s the mind stone....

[@dahlia_doofenshmirtz]

i went into this show expecting a sitcom based on my personal favorite avenger and got something even more. i laughed, cried, and gasped. a few twists were abit obvious like agnes being agatha harkness, but other than that i was constantly intrigued by the show.

[@jaredsofranko3281]

Thanks for just pulling thoughts out of my mind and putting the pieces together!

[@amanshukla6122]

Thanks for making this video. I remember being more confused than intrigued when I heard that there would be a show featuring Wanda and Vision in the sitcom style coz I didn't know what to expect. Then I started watching it and I absolutely loved the series as it was a breath of fresh air in the MCU for me. I wanted new characters, new stories, new adventures and some weird shit from Phase 4 and the show gives all that. It's not perfect(in truth nothing in the world is) but I will never forget how my parents remembered I Dream of Jeannie while watching Episode 3 over dinner with me. It made me go through all emotions. It was funny, but it was also scary, tense and emotionally moving and both Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen are great too. Keep in mind they have to do sitcom acting from 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's,90s and 2000s and flex their dramatic acting chops too. I get that there will be people who don't like the series and that's perfectly alright but I am happy that Marvel took a leap of faith without knowing where they would land with WandaVision.

[@SlidellRobotics]

As far as I'm concerned, you nailed it! WV was about Wanda's grief. Any further expectations were on us.

[@v4leree]

definitely one of the best things marvel has done, this was such an amazing emotional rollercoaster

[@Dularr]

Ralph Bohner stunt casting was the oddest move.

[@ThomasJH268]

I wouldn’t call “WandaVision” perfect. I would say Elizabeth Olson deserves an Emmy for her performance

[@DrakeVagabond]

Did you miss the part where Wanda was emotionally and morally validated for enslaving a town by the end of the show?

[@jankasolis61]

Nope Juts was understanded. But not forgiven

[@vokdmso9898]

nah this is wrong and the whole lot of people who say this just didn't understand what was the meaning of the ending. Wanda is nor validated. At the end, she is basically a hated monster that is forced to live in exile, ALONE, wanted by the police and feared by civilians. What Marvel is saying at the end with monica is: "yes, she is bad, BUT everyone would try to bring back their loved ones if they had the power and not everyone would give their perfect world up".

[@DrakeVagabond]

@@vokdmso9898 There's a huge line between simply grieving over the loss of loved ones and enslaving and torturing an entire town. Based on Wanda's established character, she should want to pay for her crimes and get much-needed help. Not choosing to be seen as a monster by everyone beyond this incident. This isn't the "whoops, sorry. My bad" situation the show making it out to be.

[@abdulalans5609]

Loved this !!! Would love more of these video essay ! Great video

[@FilmSpeak]

You’ll absolutely be getting more of these kinds on of videos AND there’s actually a playlist with all the essays I’ve done so far!

[@eleanormountaingren4379]

Your whole video is just *sniffs* beautiful. You summed it up so nicely.

[@RogerZoul]

Great video. I appreciate your putting this together as much of what you comment on is very easy to just miss. Thanks.

[@RamiroBelmaresJr]

I still hate that Monica line -"They'll never understand what you sacrificed" - "That doesn't change how they *see* *me* " Were we supposed to see her as a hero by this point?

[@brf09]

16:47 not the soul stone, the mind stone lol

[@basicsimp8798]

Wanda is one of the best and tragic character in the MCU. Some people say Thor was but Thor wasn't treated as a monster or a walking weapon. Thor was loved and even had fans on their Earth. Tony even said that they don't grant weapons a visa when she referred to Thor. In each film Wanda losses so much. Age of Ultron. Her parent and Brother. In Civil War, her freedom. In Infinity War she was forced to kill Vision trying to do what's best for everyone only for Vision to be killed again in front of her. At the end of Endgame, everyone got a happy ending. Thor even abandoned his duties to Valkyrie so he can go on adventures while Wanda, had nothing left.

[@christianapuli7787]

This is a perfect analysis of the show. Thank you so much!

[@paulanonuevo5678]

Ironically though - WandaVision inside WandaVision didn't end up well. My heart breaks for her. This breakdown makes me cry 😢

[@donovanmartin7946]

I think that Wandavision proves that marvel is willing to show more mature stories and i would even go as far to say wandavision is the closest marvel dc story in terms of thematics

[@summertyme5748]

DCU has not done anything anywhere near this level, thematically.

[@zaynkhan136]

@@summertyme5748 There are plenty of incredible DCU shows. The DCEU on the other hand...

[@HudsonDoodle]

This is a great video essay. I look forward to seeing your channel grow. Subscribed.

[@kesarkiran5265]

Awesome work 🔥🔥🔥

[@gogglesucks8a11s]

Except for the fact that Agnes could've just had that talk with Wanda when she arrived in Westview... there was no need for her to play along being the nosy neighbour she didn't gain anything from it. It worked when the audience thought she wanted Wanda to have children but it turns out she didn't want the children she just wanted her powers which she could've tried to take from the get go.

[@captainobvious90]

The way I see it, there's no reason for Wanda to willingly tell Agatha what is going on, and as it was revealed, she couldn't even remember how it happened, Agatha probably saw the mess that is Wanda's psyche and tried to untangle it by playing along, stirring the fantasy to her own agenda without Wanda realising it. She goaded Wanda into having children to strengthen Wanda's attachment to the hex, so that she would choose to give up her power in exchange for her fantasy. Agatha also needs Wanda to use her power in order to absorb it, it seems that she can't just simply extract it, otherwise she would've done it in her basement where Wanda's magic doesn't work.

[@xsomili5501]

I think agnes wanted to lay low and see what spells wanda was using so she could go learn them. But wanda didnt use any spells. It was all instinct? And agnes probably thought it was fun playing along tbh. Who wouldnt want to see a all powerful witch play theatre with a whole ass town. (s.w.o.r.d) apparently.

[@r520jr8]

This show, despite the finale being a bit less than spectacular, is my favorite the thing the MCU has ever produced, and one of Marvel's best works in general.

[@natimber3040]

W

[@Sockly]

This video made me cry. This was so deep wow. Incredible job!

[@Bleepurchin]

A wonderful celebration of a modern Classic. Great work!

[@moviehybrid354]

This was such an amazing video about such an amazing show!

[@FilmSpeak]

Thank you so much!

[@ad8245]

¿Why wandavision Is perfect? Me: Y E S

[@softsunset]

Idk why I'm crying while watching this. Great explanation!! 🥺❤

[@Ibrahim89578]

The highlight of this video for me was " ....she's not living the life of the real Wanda Maximoff" super insightful

[@DaudRotama]

This is why I don't like WandaVision's version of Agatha Harkness. They should have let her become a mentor for Wanda, an actual friend and having her best interest in mind. They still could have let Agatha had a dark background history, but just let her be good. Knowing that in the comics, the point of Wanda having Agatha as her "fairy godmother," basically, was to let her have chances to experience many things without destroying herself in the process. Agatha Harkness has always been the sole matron/maternal figure for Wanda despite the erasure of her memory of her children TO DEFEAT MEPHISTO. The MCU should have let Agatha remain as such, not a villain.

[@matthewjoslin9461]

RE: 16:50 timestamp = should be Mind Stone, not Soul Stone.

[@eduardozayasrandel1854]

There’s so much that can be said about WandaVision and how great it is but the analysis and execution of this video essay is amazing. You did an awesome job

[@albertNealli6986]

YES! Love it. It's still my favorite MCU Disney+ show

[@WalkAndDrive_]

Great video! Love your channel

[@FilmSpeak]

Thank you so much!

[@coralcoralcoral]

And also the soundtrack slaps.

[@brysonm1342]

Waaaaaandaaaaa viiiisssiiiioooooooooon

[@stupidusername3333]

Such an incredible essay! It's so good to hear the takes that really get the show instead of getting caught up in the Easter eggs.

[@cristinacrescenzo]

This was really well done.. I enjoyed it

[@spughyetti2373]

Does anyone else notice that most of these scenes are flipped? (i. e. I remember the doorway of the house being on the left, but video shows it on the right)

[@crazymoosee]

Maybe it’s for copyright reasons or something

[@emiliocuevas41]

The ppl who dont like this show are the ones that are mad because "quicksilver and mephisto didnt show up" This show is a master piece

[@sophievandercook6826]

Wow I’m in tears. Thank you thank you thank you! Beautiful review

[@philipseven9215]

Why do you have to make me cry with this video... Ahhh... Truly unbelievable we got to this time wherein we witness an MCU project/story unfold with (perhaps) the most deeply explored narrative and interestingly, fully-fleshed out characters that Marvel has made so far (at least, for me), with unique navigation of the plot creatively and wonderful character arcs. No words could suffice with how perfect this show is.

[@rammateo7100]

I feel you sir... :(

[@cefrinaldi8060]

Wandavision is Marvel greatest MCU show. You cant change my mind.

[@blakeisbell9870]

WandaVision is definitely a beautiful work of art.

[@TheDCbiz]

Basically: -Vision: wanted a cremation after death -Pre hex Wanda: wanted a burial -Hayward/sword: keep him in life support until they can revive him -post hex Wanda: simulation of him or reminisce over a realized scrapbook version of him before the end

[@samolingo]

What an excellent video essay, keep up with this good work 😃

[@Stylewxo0]

This show is honestly the best phase 4 project. The amount of suspense it had just made you want to watch it even more

[@roderick8167]

Awesome video, this was great 👍🤘👊✊💥💥💥💥

[@FilmSpeak]

Thanks you so much! Glad you enjoyed the vid.

[@swarlock]

Very thought out. Well done.

[@FilmSpeak]

Thank you!

[@cbandit7715]

I feel like perfect is a strong word and should be rare. If something has almost no flaws, almost no ways it could be better its perfect. Very few movies are perfect to me, maybe lion king that's it. If they did anything to change that movie at all it would be worse.

[@nope5657]

I'm "that guy" who was getting wore out on the MCU's House Style of filmmaking and storytelling. I'm a fan overall, but it just wasn't hitting for me like it used to. And the fact that I find the fanbase a bit...MUCH at times kinda made me bitter towards the franchise. I really try not to let a fanbase ruin things for me (if I did I would hate everything), but I couldn't help but let the relentless stan culture around the MCU annoy me. Hey, I'm human. I originally had no interest in these D+ shows. I just felt like it was content overload. It just felt like way too much. And I made up my mind these show would be safe, cheap, and lazy...a way for Disney and Marvel to continue their pop cultural dominance without effort. And sure, it IS a way to continue their dominance...but it wasn't lazy. I clicked on episode 1 on a whim just to give it a shot because no matter my initial reservations on things, I always give them a shot. And I applauded the first episodes commitment to the sitcom style. It wasn't just a cute gag. It was clear not only was there genuine appreciation for those old shows, but that the choice in narrative was really hinting at something more meaningful. WandaVision is probably my favorite MCU offering since GotG Vol. 2 (probably an odd take, as that film is semi divisive, but I love it because it's a genuine indie dramedy that was somehow greenlit by Marvel and Disney) and one of the best entries in the series as a whole. It tells a rich, human story while also giving audiences the usual dose of MCU stylings they've come to expect - yet it never feels obligatory or forced or lazy. The show got me invested in the franchise again. So bravo Disney, your hooks weren't free from my flesh for long, lol.

[@ikeeditz2012]

It’s so weird to think that after all of this time Wanda finally has her solo story, But , it was probably in purpose, bc they had to wait until infinity war and endgame released bc vision does In infinity war

[@Nickferal]

Rewatching shows to cope with stress or bad times in general is such a relatable thing. Kudos to everyone who worked in WandaVision. Truly a special thing with us who are in the right demographic.

[@erikawithaknotac]

This dude inverted all of the show footage to avoid copyright claims from Disney

[@andrewen06]

It was a great show. Only thing that was sort of disappointing was the Ralph bohner thing, but everything else was great

[@brianm3160]

I'm pretty sure they'll use Evan Peters in the future

[@jimthedog2604]

I just hate when 20 year old single guys talk about how bad this show was bc wanda "was evil and heartless". They clearly dont have children and dont know how far a mother would go for her family

[@Sorginus]

With wandavision , I came for the nostalgia expecting nothing else , and ended up getting EVERYTHING I never knew I NEEDED !

[@MrHarryc727]

Powerful observation!