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Marvel's Wonder Man ties its bro‑mance of actors to Midnight Cowboy, using a screening of the controversial Best Picture winner as a thematic hinge to explore Hollywood’s grind and the humanity beneath superhero personas; the show, a grounded, mature character study, follows Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery on a journey of craft, redemption, and unlikely friendship, with all episodes available on Disney+.
Wonder Man is streaming on Disney+ with a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (alongside a 90% critic score), making it the platform’s top-rated MCU series; the full Wonder Man costume, a new poster, and BTS photos have been released as all eight episodes are now available.
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.
Marvel’s Wonder Man shifts from traditional superhero spectacle to a character-driven, Midnight Cowboy–style tale: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays Simon Williams, an actor whose superpowers complicate his life, paired with Ben Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and developed with Andrew Guest, the eight‑episode series eschews mindless action for a grounded, self-contained story that doesn’t require MCU homework. Production faced a seven‑month halt due to labor strikes and Marvel’s push to slow output, and a second season will hinge on strong Disney+ viewership.
Marvel's Wonder Man on Disney+ moves away from multiverse spectacle, centering on Simon Williams, a working actor who keeps his powers under wraps, and pairing him with Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley) in a witty, bittersweet buddy comedy that blends backstage life with government intrigue and a reworked Doorman backstory, delivering charm and a fresh tonal twist while still courting superhero stakes.
A glowing io9 review declares Wonder Man Marvel’s strongest, most complete TV project yet, following actor Simon Williams as he chases a dream while concealing his powers; anchored by standouts Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley, the eight-episode Disney+ series weaves Hollywood satire with heartfelt character drama and delivers a satisfying self-contained season that can be enjoyed even by viewers unfamiliar with the broader MCU.
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.
Marvel's Wonder Man teaser humorously addresses superhero fatigue with a meta approach, showcasing a behind-the-scenes look at a 1970s film about Wonder Man, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II finally revealing his face, and hints at the character's future in the MCU's upcoming mega-movies.