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 its 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)

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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Paul McGuire Grimes

Paul's Trip to the Movies

3.5/5

The heart of this series really rests in the friendship between these two lead characters, and Yahya Abdul Mateen and Ben Kingsley are well-suited at keeping you invested.

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Brandon Avery

Just My Opinion Reviews

8.5/10

This series does not focus on superpowers or action. Instead, it is centered on passion, creativity, empowerment, and a love for acting, all presented through a satirical lens.

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Akos Peterbencze

The Screen

Apart from a few unwarranted theatrics, Wonder Man is void of anything Marvel-like, which ultimately becomes its greatest and most welcome trait.

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Unkel P

@Unkel 5h

It is so different from everything Marvel has been releasing. I loved Ben Kingsley's and YAMiii's chemistry. Both of them were delightful in their respective roles.

Mr F

@MrFish007 7h

Refreshing new Marvel show. Performances are outstanding!

Leon C

@NoelSnilloc 9h

I don't get it. The acting is good, it's well made, but it's really boring. I'm not sure what the point of it is, it doesn't keep you engaged. My wife gave in after Ep 3, I finished it, just, but only to see if it would get better, it didn't. Not for me, but may good for some who like a slow acting story.

Fermín K

12h

Wonder Man is not what i expected at all, such a beautiful series, with stunning visuals and wonderful Cinematography, definitely recommend.

MLN 1

@Mln326 15h

This was a very well acted show with lots of good things to say about the production. The writing was for the most part well done with one major problem, it was not a good episodic production. It was the best they have done outside of WandaVision but that is still the weak spot for the writers. My guess is that is why they dropped it all in a one night. That and them doing a speed run out of the current Marvel phase because of the disaster it has been. At the end of the day Abdul-Mateen was great in this and Ben Kingsley is a true talent as always. Send the writers to spend a three week camp watching shows from before Cable maybe they will get it. I doubt it but it is worth a try. I honestly doubt if we will ever see Wonder Man again but I do hope the actors come back in other roles maybe in the DCU.

Robert C.

@crandallrf 16h

Exceptional duo energy of our two protagonists.

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Episode 1

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Matinee

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Episode 2

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Episode 3

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Episode 4

Aired Jan 27, 2026

Doorman

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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

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Episode 8

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Yucca Valley

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