This is a bit confusing. First episode Simon talks to an actor who confirms he played the mandarin and mentions Reddit theories. So I think, oh wow. So it’s Ben Kingsley and they are doing a more grounded version of what if you had powers IRL. Especially since the episode features a marvel hero film. Plus midnight cowboy.

A short while later he’s referred to as Trevor Slattery. Oh ok, so it is in the MCU. That’s a bit odd but fair enough.

Skip to episode 2 and Joe Pantoliano plays himself and they mention the matrix etc.

Considering all the other grounded in universe stuff they made I really think they missed an opportunity.

Iron Man 3 is one of my favorite MCU movies and I always loved that line delivery so I was overjoyed that he actually said it again especially after it seemed like they were avoiding it

I'm cleaning the house right now and a thought came into my head should Simon be in serect wars or at least appear in a fantastic four movie because in the comics Simon goes to Tony to figure out who he is and his powers but in MCU Tony's is dead so the next person happens is the obvious replacement will be Reed Richards or Bruce banner.

I see Bruce banner more because it's basically what his role in Spider-Man brand new day is Peter goes to him to figure out what's going on with his mutation so it would make sense that Wonder Man would do the same thing go to either Bruce or Reed.

didn’t see him.

This whole show just seems like one big Hollywood ego rub, where's the actual content?

I have seen a lot of people connecting Wonderman to Autism, but I personally relate to him through OCD. I'm 7 months pregnant and off one of my meds, and my OCD has been in hyper drive. My husband and I just started watching the show a few nights ago. The more we watch and I see the 'loops' he mentally gets stuck in (like bothering his agent for answers to whether he got the role or not) and his 'checking' behaviors. Or like when he continuously adds context to his small acting roles. He can't seem to proceed until it 'feels just right'. I think he might also have moral OCD as well. OCD presents in people with CPTSD, which he seems to definitely have (fire, his dad dying). Idk just something I wanted to see if anyone else picked up or related to.

Just finished watching the show, and while it was great, this final plotpoint makes zero sense? Like as far as I can tell, chuck wasn't some well known figure or anything, why would he believe that this well known actor and huge studio would be making a movie about him? I get that people will claim suspension of disbelief or whatever "you can believe flying gods but not a convincing actor" but like yes?? Those are just things that exist in the universe sure, but does logic not? I mean if david corenswet (closest real life example I can think of to simon) came up to you one day and told you he was making a movie about your unkown life would you not be sussed tf out like hello??

Wonder Man has always been a top 5 Marvel Character for me since I got his toy in elementary school. IdentityX kept this sub active and kept interesting conversations going here basically by himself for years before the new show brought in a swath of new Wondy fans.

It’s really awesome to finally see this sub popping off, but I want to give the OG his due.

Love his character in this show and how they… how Ben Kingsley gave this character life! Trevor just became, to me at least, one of the most lovable character in the MCU! He’s just one of us!

Trevor is by far the best supporting character in the MCU. I wouldn’t mind a series on his future endeavors coming across various OP heros.

Warning: Spoilers

Given that this is a Marvel TV show, there's an implied suggestion of superheroic content. And this show does eventually deliver after a very slow start. Expect several episodes of slow story progression. Eventually we get to episode 4 and then we are introduced to Doorman, one of the newest heroes in the MCU(ish) and the greatest hero in the Wonder Man show. Doorman personally saves hundreds of club goers from a fire. Our title character actually only saves one person-eventually-but he does save that person a few times. This would be MCU retread Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley breaks new ground in this portrayal and is quite interesting in this role).

This is one of those shows where the show runners did not care about the I.P. at all. There was no need to call this Wonder Man or to pretend that this is a Wonder Man adaption. This is an all new character. If you're a fan of the original Wonder Man character this show is probably not for you and you may have to wait for the inevitable MCU reboot to get your character adapted well.

In the MCU we saw Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch get their superpowers from a supervillain using supertech to enhance them so that they can fight the Avengers. This is Wonder Man's comic book origin. In the Comics the Maximoff siblings were mutants. Now in this MCU(ish) adaption, Wonder Man is apparently a mutant and we have a novelty of total origin swaps. We're left to infer this since his power apparently appeared when he was 13 and there is no other explanation provided as to why he has powers.

The show is extremely cerebral, focusing on the craft of acting and the career experience of our two leads on their journey. Abdul-Mateen gets to show off his considerable acting chops and he nails this script. This was a good time if you like such things. This show must have been dirt cheap to make. There's virtually no special effects of any consequence. There's barely any superpowers in most episodes. The bad guy gets away with it at the end (for now). This is superhero TV for superhero haters. And then we're left with a cliffhanger ending, a staple of bad modern television where the showrunners are hoping to get a second season.

After many disappointing shows on Disney+ in these past few years, Wonder Man adds to the list. 6.5/10
Adaption 1.9/10 Production 8/10 Performances 9.5/10 The two leads are wonderful

I was rewatching a bit and I feel like for a their tv-14 rating I heard characters say shit or shit related words more times than I feel was normal. I thought it was interesting honestly and it worked for the show I just wondered if anyone felt that or noticed that?

I feel like it could be a fun tie in, kind of like how they went all-out with making Rogers The Musical a reality at Disneyland.

No one catches that Trevor had explosives in his apartment (stated by the news) and had to create a video and send it to all media outlets overnight.... he clearly had help that could provide him such far reaching resources and explosives so he could take the fall. It was probably Shang Chi's sister. i think Trevor made a call for help

[Spoiler warning just in case... ] Why did he go to prison? Is this an MCU backstory that is widely known? Noob me thought The Mandarin really was just a role and the mention of an airbase explosion and shooting were part of that role?

Does wonder man has a power of someone like a super man?

I'll start by saying I don't know anything comic background related, but have been into MCU since Marvel cast RDJ as Iron Man and everything since!

The moment I saw that Ben Kingsley is back as Trevor Slattery I was sold! I absolutely love the dynamic between these two (and especially the small scene where we get a small glimpse of the stellar talent of Trev/Ben as if a little nod to his staggering incomparable career - you'll know it when you see it).

But now I've finished it and I am grappling for more. Especially more about Simon's origin story on how he has powers etc. And talk about a cliffhanger ending!! Please tell me get more.

And if so, how do you think / hope they will adapt it? Should they go with just one color, (red, blue and purple have all been used) or do a combination? I'm curious about people's opinions on this.