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LA Times TV critic Robert Lloyd views Wonder Man as Marvel's most grounded series to date, a love story and industry tale set in Hollywood that leans into character, mentorship, and the real-world quirks of show business rather than big-screen blockbuster battles, anchored by strong chemistry between Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley and a meta subplot about the Doorman Clause.
A review praising Wonder Man as a grounded, character-driven Marvel limited series under the Marvel Spotlight banner. It follows actor Simon Williams whose superpowers are an obstacle to his dream, explores Hollywood’s filmmaking process (notably in episode 4’s Doorman, which delves into the Doorman Clause) with stylish black-and-white visuals, and uses Williams's relatable aspirations to highlight the human side of heroes. The piece argues the show restores Marvel's focus on intimate stories and hints at a hopeful future for the MCU amid competition, rating it 7.5/10 and noting Williams's rapid rise as a new fan favorite.