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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DJ BenHaMeen

For All Nerds Podcast

Jun 5

5/5

One of the best first seasons of any show ever, and the chemistry between Yahya and Sir Ben are off the mothereffing charts. I would watch these two read from a phone book.

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Josh Davis

Pop Culture Leftovers

May 21

Is there a larger implication here that Disney might benefit from making smaller, more personal stories instead of louder, emptier spectacles? Maybe. Is Wonder Man wonderful anyway? Absolutely.

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Jared Mobarak

Hey, Have You Seen ...?

Apr 10

7/10

This is more about an insecure loner with a chip on his shoulder discovering the benefits of opening up and being vulnerable. It’s about finding a friend and remembering what it means to trust someone implicitly no matter the consequences.

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Max W

@MaxthorWoo Jun 21

While it may not match the caliber of some established limited series, Wonder Man truly brings a breath of fresh air to the current MCU landscape and expands new possibilities for series creation. Ben Kingsley’s performance, in particular, showcases exceptionally mature acting.

Charity C.

@ChaChaHollaa111 Jun 18

I was not expecting to like it, but I genuinely enjoyed it. Might rewatch soon

karen H

@RT21183679 Jun 10

I'm sorry, but I was seriously disappointed in Wonderman. I found it slow and boring, and even though the character building and back story grew, the plodding of it never gave it legs or enough room to grow. Most of the time I was wondering if it was ever going to go anywhere. Wonderman actually doesn't do anything wonderful, and the characters were never given any room to grow. Ben Kingsley really stole the show for me. Generally, it wasn't to my taste, and I'm a mega MCU fan. It's not the first time I've been disappointed by MCU - She Hulk was terrible. I'm keeping my fingers crossed this isn't the shape of things to come for the MCU Universe!

Brendan T.

@JackTheSipper712 Jun 10

Kind of a slow burn but a fun show with great acting

Vixo S

@vixo_six Jun 9

Wonder Man works because it does not try to feel like another oversized Marvel entry. Its first season finds strength in distance, focusing less on spectacle and more on identity, performance and the question of what makes someone real beyond the role others assign to them. Yahya Abdul Mateen II gives the series a solid emotional center, but Ben Kingsley is the clear standout. His performance is charismatic, layered and surprisingly moving, turning what could have been a secondary presence into one of the season's strongest elements. The series benefits from feeling smaller and more intentional than many recent superhero projects. It is not perfect, and part of its impact may come from low expectations, but its sincerity makes it feel refreshing. By not trying to prove its importance, Wonder Man becomes one of the more engaging Marvel stories in recent years.

Tom F

@RT55173143 Jun 8

This sort of thing is how the MCU justifies itself.

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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

Birthday parties are kind of stressful.

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Episode 4

Aired Jan 27, 2026

Doorman

Ding-dong.

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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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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley on Their “Ruthless” Relationship in Wonder Man

Wonder Man: Season 1 First Reviews: A Grounded, Low-Stakes Breath of Fresh Air for the MCU

Wonder Man and Trevor Slattery are RUTHLESS