Warning: Contains SPOILERS for WandaVision premiere.
Fans of the Endgame, and helped avenge her husband's death.
But now both Scarlet Witch and Vision return in this black-and-white dramedy whose first two episodes felt more like The Twilight Zone than The Avengers. While Marvel fans eagerly await next week's episodes, there are plenty of questions for them to ponder in the meantime.
Where Is Westview?
The idyllic little town of Westview seems like a happy place at the very beginning of WandaVision, but it's quickly discovered that there's more to the town than meets the eye. As the mysteries of the town begin to crop up, so do the questions, especially: Where is Westview? It doesn't seem to be a real place on Marvel's Earth, not like New York City or the fictional Sokovia.
No, there are some clues that indicate that Westview might actually be a creation of Wanda's mind. Even then though, are the town's inhabitants real or figments of her imagination? How much control over this imaginary town does Wanda really have? And, if this isn't her creation, then where and what exactly is Westview?
When Is This Happening?
The MCU's timeline has always been a little murky, with the films being released out of order, the constant Easter eggs, and the overlapping storylines; but, WandaVision presents a whole new problem.
Last time audiences saw Wanda, she was attending Tony Stark's funeral, and the running theory is that the events of WandaVision are occurring after Endgame. But, can audiences be sure? Kevin Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, has no problem doubling back (see the release of Black Widow, which is set before Infinity War). It's entirely possible that the events in WandaVision are occurring not in the present, but in the past.
Is Wanda Okay?
If Kevin Feige didn't pull one over on audiences and WandaVision does take place after the events of Endgame, it begs the question: Is Wanda okay? What could have happened following Tony Stark's funeral that would result in the creation of this false world?
Are her powers running rampant following the death of her husband - grief she hasn't been able to yet process, since she just returned from the dead, herself? Or is shielding herself by hiding away in Westview? She clearly has some control over the world around her, but how much is yet to be determined.
Who Are Their Neighbors And Why Are They Important?
A good portion of the first two episodes is dedicated to Wanda and Vision's new neighbors, especially Agnes, Geraldine, and Dottie. But who are these women? Surely, they can't just be normal neighbors. What would two of the strongest superheroes in the world be doing worrying about what their neighbors think of them, if there weren't a larger hidden meaning?
It's been speculated that these characters might be agents tracking down Wanda, other superheroes, or even secret villains. Who exactly they are has yet to be seen, but their importance is already gaining momentum.
Who Is Watching WandaVision?
This might seem like a dumb question with an obvious answer (Disney+ subscribers, duh), but it's meant more as a meta-question. What becomes clear at the end of the first episode is that WandaVision isn't just a TV show in our world, but it's also some sort of TV show in the MCU.
The camera pans out to a television playing the program on a desk. The computer next to the TV has a logo for SWORD, theorized to be Nick Fury's next version of SHIELD, which could mean that there are agents trying to keep an eye on Wanda and Vision - superhero supervisors if you will. Although, they may not simply be watching. Evidence suggests they may also be participating in the world of WandaVision.
Who Is Trying To Reach Wanda?
In the second episode of the premiere, Wanda stumbles across a red and yellow toy helicopter in her rose bushes, a conspicuous and suspicious splash of color in her black-and-white world. Once again the SWORD logo pops up, this time on the toy.
Later, at a neighborhood meeting, the music on the radio begins to fade in and out, as cries of Wanda's name cut in. To some, the voice calling her is reminiscent of Ant-Man franchise. If it really is Jimmy Woo trying to Wanda, what for? And if it isn't, then who is?
Who Is The Beekeeper?
The biggest twist of WandaVision's second episode doesn't come from the radio but from the sewers. After hearing some strange noises outside, Wanda and Vision venture out to the nighttime street, only to find a man in a beekeeping outfit climbing out of a sewer hole. Again, the SWORD logo is visible on his suit, but this time Wanda reacts more harshly.
Immediately, she throws up her hands and channels her powers, apparently rewinding time to the minutes before the beekeeper emerged into her world. So, who is this beekeeper from the sewers? And why is Wanda so quick to get away from him? His significance is sure to grow as the series continues.
What's The Importance Of Color?
The second episode of the premiere concludes with Wanda and Vision's world-changing from drab black-and-white to spectacular color. Before, the color had only been littered in - blood here, the toy helicopter there. Now, the whole world is color. What does that mean?
In Pleasantville, a 1998 comedy in which two teenagers get stuck in a 1950's black-and-white sitcom, color represented change and hope brought from the future. Maybe something similar is at play in WandaVision, or maybe it's something far more sinister. It's entirely possible that color represents Wanda's loosening grip on her world and the ramifications of a colorful Westview are still on the horizon.
How Permanent Is Vision's Return?
"Dead is dead," the saying goes, unless - of course - you're a superhero. It's been three years since Paul Bettany last donned the cape of Vision, which makes the return of the long-dead superhero a mystery in and of itself. Vision, the sentient supercomputer, seemed to die a death that couldn't be reversed in Endgame, but here he is, alive and well, in WandaVision.
As previously stated, it's very possible he is nothing more than an imaginary creation of Wanda Maximoff, but regardless the question stands: How long will Vision stick around in the MCU. If Wanda can bring him back with her mind, he could be around for a while; which would be great, since he's not only incredibly powerful but extremely charming. Speaking of...
Who Knew Paul Bettany Was So Funny?
The biggest surprise from Marvel's first official MCU television series isn't the twists and turns, nor is it the stylistic changes, but rather the humor and charisma of Paul Bettany. In his previous portrayals of Vision, Bettany was never allowed to be as charming, human, and funny as he is in WandaVision. He was simply a somber and calming presence to offset the bubbly rage of Scarlet Witch.
But on Disney+, Vision takes on a new form. He's silly and playful, and Bettany channels the humor of classic sitcoms perfectly. Whoever knew he could be so funny was really holding out on us, because it's the standout performance from Paul Bettany that's already leaving audiences ready for more WandaVision.