Wandavision (Episodes 1&2) Things aren't as 20/20 as they seem...

    In a world devastated by pandemics, politics, and just plain ridiculous situations. I feel like I can speak for most people when I say that the past year was far from normal. Flung from all we knew and forced to shelter in place, we did that. While things certainly seem to be cresting we are far from where we wish to be.

    That's where Wandavision comes in. As the MCU release since Spider-Man: Far From Home (Released July 2, 2019! ) Wandavision represents a return of the familiar. What was once a franchise that released multiple films a year has been reduced to a mini-series released a year and a half past it's last film. 

    Whether this show intended to or not, on a meta level it showcases not just Wanda's retreat to the familiar as a coping mechanism but also our own. As of this writing, we are on the verge of change. Biden will be our president in a mere few days, a vaccine is already being distributed. Nowhere is that more clear than in the first two episodes. Which this review will be covering. 

Vision Residence...

    The first two episodes evoke the Boomer nostalgia of the 50's and 60's. To be more specific,  the first episode draws heavily from "I Love Lucy" while the second pulls from "The Dick Van Dike Show" and "Bewitched" with a hint of "The Twilight Zone" thrown in. The show uses these not as a vehicle for hollow nostalgia bait but instead as a window to our current lives through the lens of the past.  

    But let's rewind the tape for a moment and get back to the show itself. While each episode is fairly self contained, different elements are sprinkled in for sharp eyes to spot where the plot is going. The way the second episode ends puts you in an interesting place. No spoilers but it will definitely leave you wanting more.

    Each new episode will be releasing every Friday on  Disney+  

    Expect our review of each new episode to drop the next Saturday. 

-Nick Gibson