SummarySimon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) and Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley) join Von Kovak's (Zlatko Burić) remake of the superhero movie "Wonder Man" in the series co-created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest.
SummarySimon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) and Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley) join Von Kovak's (Zlatko Burić) remake of the superhero movie "Wonder Man" in the series co-created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest.
Whether you're a hardcore MCU fan or have never watched a superhero movie in your life, Wonder Man is one of those rare experiences that appeals to both sides, and it marks a truly phenomenal start for Marvel's ambitious 2026 slate.
Abdul-Mateen and Kingsley work well together; their energies are complementary, laid back and loose versus worked up and tight and, of course, each will have something to teach one another about who they are and who they could be. I was genuinely anxious for them.
The series quickly establishes a winning balance of meta-humor and quiet character drama. And while that alone isn’t necessarily enough to justify a full miniseries, the final moments of this episode do manage to hint at a bigger picture to ease any concerns.
The series also indulges in too much inside baseball, like a lot of stories about showbiz tend to do. None of that, however, outshines the fact that seeing Simon and Trevor achieve their dreams is the most exhilarating, superheroic feat the MCU has shown us in years.
As binge viewing, Wonder Man is a pleasant diversion with some unexpectedly moving moments, thanks mostly to engaging performances from its leading men.
A fresh take meant to turn heads—but it lands like a misread of the sides: a bold swing in the room that plays as a misstep on camera, more uncertainty than the conviction that actually wins you the starring role.
I thought it was wonderfully shot and I loved the approach. So refreshing to see in this space. I'm in love with this series!! More of this please Marvel!!
Marvel's series are few and far between, and at first it seemed like the studio had achieved a new triumph with 'Wonder Man,' which feels like a genuine story and something they've never done before. Marvel's version of The Studio: a meta reflection on superhero content in 2026 and the satisfaction of inhabiting another life in fiction. But as the series progressed, it startet do distance itself from the great premise with filler episodes and boring subplots. Still watchable and fun at times though.
It was a normal series. The first 1-6 episodes were boring because nothing really happened. But the last two episodes were good, especially the scenes with the Mandarin.
It’s all been said before at this point. Is there any point rehashing it? No one cares. Stop race swapping characters and create new ones, a show about Hollywood battling superhero fatigue is boring. Wonderman is a very overpowered character to introduce in such a small meaningless way. Does comicbook history even matter any more?