Season 1 – Wonder Man

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Jan 2026

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Hollywood actor Simon Williams is thrust into the world of superheroes as he gets powers of his own and becomes the new superhero Wonder Man.

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Critics Consensus

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is Wonder Man, turning in a sly performance alongside an equally wonderful Ben Kingsley in this low-stakes superhero fare that boasts high-hearted personal drama as its winning factor.

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Audience Says

Wonder Man finds alchemy in its leading men, who deliver a refreshingly human story with greater emotional power than straight up kicks -- and it’s all the stronger for it.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

Feb 3

3/5

A satire about struggling actors and the ludicrous Hollywood inequality they’re trying to get around doesn’t sound like a particularly original idea, but when you plug it into the dour world of Marvel superheroes it’s actually a welcome change of pace.

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Amber Dowling

Globe and Mail

Jan 30

The actors’ chemistry and undeniable bromance is a great reason to watch, but this is also an entertaining and low-stakes story that doesn’t require mass MCU viewing or knowledge to fully enjoy.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

Jan 30

3/4

It’s a different kind of Marvel epic. Special effects take a backseat to laughs as Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley spoof egomaniac actors who learn it’s better to stop chasing fame and be in it for the love of the game.

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Patrick Beatty

ABC4 Utah

‘Wonder Man’ is wonderful not because of his superpowers, but in the friends he meets along the way. Yahya and Ben Kingsley are Marvel Studios’ new dynamic duo, and you will have fun watching them navigate the trials of Hollywood together.

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Alejandro Alemán

El Universal

Defying all self-imposed rules, Wonder Man is a genre series that puts superheroes in the background. A buddy comedy through and through. [Full review in Spanish]

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Glen Weldon

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

It's indefinitely delayed gratification, de-escalation, anti-climax. And you've got to get with that program if you're going to enjoy it. I mostly did.

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Derek G.

@DWreck 4h

Incredibly well done; a show everyone would enjoy.

Johann D. M

@Johann33 7h

BRILLIANT AND ENJOYABLE!!!! A clever, charming, and unexpectedly moving entry in the MCU that is truly heartfelt and refreshing. The chemistry between the leads is electric, turning their bromance into something genuinely touching. Beneath the superhero gloss, it tells a grounded story about a so called normal man chasing artistic validation in the glittering, unforgiving circus of Hollywood. The humor lands beautifully, especially in scenes involving Joe Pantoliano, and the Doorman episode is a true standout, bold and inventive. Yet beyond the laughs and surprises, the show works because it stands confidently on its own. It does not depend on previous MCU entries to resonate, and its pacing keeps things engaging from start to finish. Sir Ben Kingsley is a delight, showcasing impeccable comedic timing. The finale delivers a satisfying surprise and leaves the door wide open for more.

Nicholas R

19h

Superbly written and acted covering topics like acting and whether it's an important thing. The fact that so many audience reviews miss the entire point of this show is saddening and indicative of why this genre is suffering. If you do the same stuff, they complain, if you change it, they complain.

Danica D

@leavemealone296 1d

So boring Tried my best

B S

@Bill55555 1d

Summary: A superhero show involving a superhero who doesn't do anything superhero-ish until the very end of the 8th and final episode. This show effectively was little more than a squishy emotional soap opera about neurotic actors, including the main character, which is why the leftist Tomato people allegedly love it. It's 7 3/4 episodes of the hero's backstory, which was WAYYYY too much. I appreciate the writers' desire to develop the main character's persona before launching into superpowers, but this was all appetizer and no entree. It was a monumental departure from standard Marvel programming, and it was not for me. That Marvel even allowed this show to happen is very disconcerting.

Joe E.

@Joseph594 2d

Extremely entertaining! Plus, the show has a great mix of action and comedy. Nice to have an enjoyable show from Marvel back on Disney+.

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Episode 1

Aired Jan 27, 2026

Matinee

Somebody's actually remaking Wonder Man?

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Episode 2

Aired Jan 27, 2026

Self-Tape

It's never been this hard to do a self-tape before.

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Episode 3

Aired Jan 27, 2026

Pacoima

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Episode 4

Aired Jan 27, 2026

Doorman

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Episode 5

Aired Jan 27, 2026

Found Footage

Simon’s dream spirals into gunfire.

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Episode 6

Aired Jan 27, 2026

Call Back

It is tight, Jake.

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Episode 7

Aired Jan 27, 2026

Kathy Friedman

The New York Times finds us fascinating.

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Episode 8

Aired Jan 27, 2026

Yucca Valley

Don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys.

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