‘WandaVision’ Recap: ‘Now in Color’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Three of ‘WandaVision’.
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When we last settled in to discuss the fascinating new Disney+ series, WandaVision, we talked at length about how this particular series was truly unlike any other entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Because up until this series premiere, the MCU really didn’t want to play around in live action, off-the-wall, ‘What if?’ territory in the slightest. But after years of telling epic and grand stories, it finally decided the time had come to try something new and the end result was nothing short of fantastic. Since fans everywhere found themselves immediately entranced by this unique and fresh story, one that saw Wanda Maximoff and Vision finally enjoying the good life as a married couple, that is also trapped within the confines of a sitcom world.

But while it was indeed wonderful to experience something refreshing and new, it is definitely safe to say that this fascinating premiere left us with more questions than answers and it also left us curious as to how exactly, this story is going to play out. After all, television shows are often a long game, and can stretch out ideas and questions for weeks on end before even remotely bringing them to resolution. Leaving us to wonder if this new Avengers themed story, was going to use that slow premiere to outright surprise the audience with an episode that moved the plot along at warp speed. Or if it was going to employ that slow-burn approach going forward, and reveal just a little bit at a time, in regard to what's going on. And as it turns out, the next episode in this fascinating new series wasted no time in informing the audience, that it’s probably going to feature a little bit of both of those elements. 

For ‘Now in Color’ did actually move the whole matter involving Wanda’s pregnancy along at a brisk and stunning pace. Because in this particular tale, she went from baby bump to full term in a matter of hours and that allowed for some wild shenanigans to take place, since her powers were amplified and unrestrained as her baby grew and speaking of the baby… it turned out to be a pair of twins that were growing inside of her. Which means that hardcore comic book fans everywhere, were treated to the first on screen appearance of William and Thomas Maximoff (or Billy and Tommy as their parents prefer). But while it was awesome to relish in another comic book moment come to life, that's about as far as this episode went in regard to advancing the plot in a bold manner, since everything else surrounding this happy moment only offered us a handful of answers in regard to Wanda and Vision's predicament.

Such as the fact that Wanda does indeed have a great deal of control over this world. Since she was able to change the nature of the 'plot', when Vision nearly broke the fourth wall. Which means the beekeeper incident wasn't a fluke, and we also came to learn that their neighbors and friends appear to be in on whatever is going on. Since Agnes and Herb hinted at knowing far more than anyone expected, to the point where they were willing to make things awkward with Vision by cutting off their conversation before the truth came to light. But the ending is what finally provided us with something solid, since it more or less revealed the fact that Wanda and Vision are indeed trapped in some kind strange anomaly, since Geraldine was cast out of Westview for asking the wrong question to Wanda and found herself back in the real world, with S.W.O.R.D. keeping watch over a static bubble surrounding the town. 

Which of course… brings forth more questions since we are now curious as to whether or not S.W.O.R.D. is friend or foe, since clearly, they’re outside the perimeter of this madness, and either keeping watch or conducting an experiment. And Geraldine’s questions about Pietro and his fate only add to that confusion since we don’t know if she was trying to reach Wanda or push her to test her limits and well, that’s just a sampling of where we are at questions wise. Since there are so many more hanging over this tale and while it should infuriate us that there seems to be no quick resolution in sight… let’s be honest, we’re all loving this twist. Because we simply don’t know what’s coming in the slightest, and the sense of wonder and awe that sends our way, only energizes us to continue to the journey. For eventually, all will indeed be revealed and knowing Marvel, the truth about Westview and what is happening to Wanda Maximoff and her beloved Vision is going to be nothing short of stunning. So it is best we just buckle up and enjoy this wild ride. Until next time.  

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