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5 MCU Spinoffs That Should Be On Disney+

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Marvel is vastly expanding their universe by giving supporting characters their own stories on Disney+. Things like WandaVision , The Falcon and the Winter Soldier , and Loki all are able to explore their characters deeper than the movies they featured in. The possibilities are endless, as the MCU has many characters rich for exploration. Here are 5 stories the MCU should explore in the future.

WandaVision - Episode 9 - Review

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The first television show set firmly in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come to a conclusion. For all intents and purposes, it did exactly what it was supposed to do. It broadened the story of Wanda Maximoff, and explored grief and loss in a way that was not explored in the universe previously.

WandaVision - Episode 8 - Review

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The penultimate episode provided a ton of answers, and didn't disappoint. Wanda had to relive her past traumas, and she unlocked as many answers as we did. This episode framed the past ones in a totally different light. They are much more tragic than fun now.

WandaVision - Episodes 5-7 - Review

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These last 3 episodes have a lot going for them. They introduced Pietro, kept the sitcom format, but also expanded into the larger MCU story. The acting in this show is some of the MCU's best, as are the call backs and Easter eggs. Olsen and Bettany are truly doing Emmy worthy work, changing tones on a dime. However, the MVP of the show is quickly becoming Kathryn Hahn. Agnes has been there since day one, but her tonal shift and commitment to each line is absolutely perfect. The reveal at the end of episode 7 of her as the villain, Agatha Harkness is one of the shows best moments. The "Agatha All Along" jingle is one of the most catchy tunes in the MCU. Bringing Evan Peters on to play Pietro is a stroke of genius. He played the same character in the X-Men movies, and regardless of whether this is the same version of the character or not, it was a smart move to "recast" him since it was not Wanda that created him. It also plays into the sitcom trope of the siblin...

WandaVision - Episode 4 - Review

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For those that were not enamored with the old fashion sitcom feel of WandaVision and just wanted something that felt like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, episode 4 "We Interrupt This Program" is for you. It showed the first 3 episodes of the season in a different way. To borrow from a different fandom, they showed the first 3 episodes of the season again "from a certain point of view".

WandaVision - Episode 3 - Review

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The strangest show on TV got its first episode in full color! This episode offered a bit more of the bigger picture at hand, and what to expect for future episodes by fully setting the town. The long wait between episodes is working in the shows favor, even though we all want the whole thing immediately in this binge-model world. WandaVision offers something new while tapping into nostalgia at the same time. It is quite special.

WandaVision - Episodes 1 & 2 - Review

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is back after over a year (!) absence . WandaVision had the honor of ushering in Phase 4 with the most unique entry in the shared universe yet. When it was announced that there would be television shows set in the MCU, with MCU characters, on Disney+, this one instantly caught my attention. The other shows like Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Loki, and Hawkeye all looked like they were exactly what they seemed to be on paper. But WandaVision stuck out to me then , and I was not disappointed.

Solo: A Star Wars Story - Review

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A mere six months after Star Wars: The Last Jedi came out , we have another adventure from the galaxy far, far, away. This time an adventure focusing on a young(er) Han Solo. There will be minor spoilers throughout if you have not seen it yet.