WandaVision is a television miniseries created by Jac Schaeffer for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch and Vision. It is the first television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise, and is set after the events of the film Avengers: Endgame (2019). It follows Wanda Maximoff and Vision as they live an idyllic suburban life in the town of Westview, New Jersey, until their reality starts moving through different decades of sitcom homages and television tropes.

The series stars Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany as Maximoff and Vision, respectively, reprising their roles from the film series . They are joined by Debra Jo Rupp, Fred Melamed, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah Parris, Randall Park, Kat Dennings, and Evan Peters in supporting roles . The series pays tribute to various eras and genres of American television, from the 1950s to the 2010s, and incorporates elements of comedy, drama, mystery, romance, and superhero action. The series also explores themes such as grief, trauma, nostalgia, identity, and power.

WandaVision premiered with its first two episodes on January 15, 2021, and ran for nine episodes, concluding on March 5. It is the first series, and beginning, of Phase Four of the MCU. The series received praise from critics for its homages to past sitcoms and for the performances of its cast, especially those of Olsen, Bettany, and Hahn. It was widely discussed and analyzed by fans based on various popular theories, as well as by commentators for its exploration of grief and nostalgia. The series also sets up future MCU projects such as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) and Captain Marvel 2 (2022), which will feature Olsen and Parris in their respective roles .

WandaVision is a unique and innovative addition to the MCU that showcases the versatility and creativity of Marvel Studios. It is a must-watch for fans of Marvel comics and movies, as well as for anyone who enjoys a good story told through television.

WandaVision is not only a tribute to television history, but also a commentary on it. The series examines how television has shaped and reflected American culture and society, as well as how it has influenced and been influenced by the MCU. The series also challenges the conventions and expectations of television storytelling, by breaking the fourth wall, switching genres, and subverting tropes. The series also uses television as a metaphor for Wanda’s psychological state, as she uses it to cope with her loss and trauma, but also to escape from reality and avoid confronting her emotions.

The series also expands the MCU in new and exciting ways, by introducing new characters, locations, and concepts. The series reveals that Wanda is the Scarlet Witch, a powerful being who can manipulate reality with chaos magic. The series also introduces Agatha Harkness, a centuries-old witch who seeks to learn Wanda’s secrets and take her power. The series also features Monica Rambeau, a former S.W.O.R.D. agent who gains superpowers after entering Wanda’s reality. The series also brings back Jimmy Woo, a former F.B.I. agent who now works for S.W.O.R.D., and Darcy Lewis, a former intern of Jane Foster who now has a doctorate in astrophysics. The series also surprises fans by bringing back Pietro Maximoff, Wanda’s brother who died in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), but played by Evan Peters instead of Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The series also hints at the existence of the multiverse, a concept that will be explored further in future MCU projects.