Wonder Man – Limited Series [2025] on Disney Plus

Marvel’s Wonder Man is a niche MCU entry that prioritizes character, performance, and Hollywood satire over superhero spectacle. General audiences looking for classic MCU thrills may not connect as easily.

Created by ShangChi‘s Destin Daniel Cretton, and starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II & Ben Kingsley, Wonder Man is a self-contained series about an actor trying his best to land the role of his life. The twist? He struggles with anxiety around hiding his superpowers, because Hollywood won’t allow a super-powered actor.

To be honest, I like the show. Not my kind of story, but it’s very well done. And aside from the random script reference to superpowers, you’d be forgiven if you forgot that it’s an MCU show.

Cretton did a great job: Great storytelling isn’t complicated. Wonder Man is, in a word, delightful. Not only are the eight episodes only around half an hour long but they also eschew spectacle in favour of storytelling. It’s a radical idea, but you never know, it might catch on. Plus, it definitely helps when your two costars have one of the best chemistries I’ve seen in a while. Give us Trevor Slattery any time.

Kingsley is a natural-born showman and channels legendary thespian vibes with every line he delivers, while Abdul-Matten II makes you feel the neuroses rooted in the psyche of his trying-too-hard character, who feels like an imposter.

All in all, Wonder Man is funny, poignant and readily comprehensible to non-nerds. The show marks a sharp retreat by Marvel from its previous strategy of pandering exclusively to dyed-in-the-spandex mega-fans.

Should You Watch It?

Don’t expect a big bad and a CGI battle, this is a grounded story about an actor with anxiety trying to land a big role. He also happens to be ashamed of his superpowers.

Where Can I Watch It?

You can stream Marvel Television’s Wonder Man on Disney+ everywhere.