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In the finale, Simon Williams finally embraces his ionic powers and pursues Hollywood stardom; Trevor Slattery takes the blame for the explosion and is jailed, but the two escape the Supermax together, setting up a future where Williams could become a true MCU hero and potentially star in more adventures as the DODC closes in.
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.
Disney+ drops eight-episode Wonder Man, a Marvel Studios series that follows Simon Williams—an actor with superpowers—as he chases a starring film role while hiding his abilities; the show also brings back Trevor Slattery and is pitched as a lighter, self-contained Marvel Spotlight entry, arriving after production delays, and already drawing strong early reviews (about 93% on Rotten Tomatoes).
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.
Wonder Man, a low-key Disney+ Marvel dramedy, follows actor Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) who forms an endearing bromance with Ben Kingsley's Trevor Slattery; the eight-episode series prioritizes personal ambition, auditions, and relationships over blockbuster spectacle, with Kingsley and Abdul-Mateen delivering warmth and charm while briefly touching on the industry’s scrutiny of superpowered individuals.