WandaVision presents a seemingly normal world where something is amiss. We saw Vision die in
Avengers: Infinity War, a tragedy that isn’t referenced in this sitcom world. We also know instinctively something is off, thanks to a handful of disturbing scenes that break Wanda out of her reverie. She and Vision are trapped in this sitcom fantasy, but by who, and for what purpose?
The Twilight Zone often dabbled in the same themes that
WandaVision explores: the multiverse, mind control, memory loss, robots disguised as humans. Much of the first two episodes center on Wanda and Vision’s attempt to prove that they are just like everyone else living on their picturesque cul-de-sac. Whether they’re hosting dinner for Vision’s boss or performing a magic act for the town’s talent show, much of the show’s conflict comes from their struggle to keep up appearances.
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The first two episodes of
WandaVision have already proven there is more than meets the eye to Wanda and Vision s situation in Westview. Although they may seemingly be living out a blissful example of married life, Vision s job, the neighbors that pop up unannounced, and the situations the duo find themselves in lean toward a somewhat sinister existence.
While preparing for the annual Westview Elementary fundraiser during episode two of
WandaVision, Wanda is introduced to Dottie (Emma Caulfield) by her de facto best friend Agnes. Not only is Dottie married to Vision s former coworker Phil who was fired because of a terrible dinner with Mr. Hart but she s the one person in Westview whose opinion matters most. Wanda learns this from Agnes right before meeting Dottie at the fundraiser planning committee meeting. The committee meeting goes terribly, at least so far as Wanda making a good impression on Dottie is concerned. However, when Wanda is helping Dottie clean up
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