(episode review) - Wonder Man - Episode 1 & 2

 

I never knew anything about Wonder Man before this show came out. I initally thought, Wonder Woman, now a Wonder Man, I wonder if he has a 'W' on his chest, and he does. I only knew he had powers and that he is or used to be an actor, other than that, nothing, so seeing the trailer did not do much to help me understand the character and I was intrigued as to how it would all go. But as soon as it started and the first 10mins went by, I thought to myself, I might actually like this.

Episode 1

So, we are introduced to Simon Williams as a boy watching a movie called 'Wonder Man' with (we assume) his father. We jump to present day and Simon is making notes for his role in a show, only to later find out that a top Hollywood Director wants to do a movie Simon loves, and auditions are taking place that day. Simon does everything he can to make it to the audition hoping to get the part and meets another actor who becomes his acting partner there. In a nutshell, that is the first episode. There are some funny bits, hints of Simon having abilities as well as showing us, the type of person he is when it comes to acting. The episode is layered.

Episode 2

The second episode starts with a flashback which catches us up to a specific character so we have an understanding of where we are in the MCU. Simon and his acting partner meet up, but Simon has been tasked to get an audition in, but is having trouble trying to find somewhere to focus and record his audition tape which leads to Simon going to the home of a famous actor. But when things do not work out leading them both back to Simon's place, his acting partner discovers evidence of Simon's secret. Another layer episode with humorous parts, but the show is not a comedy. The shows gives great insight to being an actor in L.A, the types of characters you meet and the things you have to do. This episode on top of the first episode, gives us more insight to who Simon is and his pressures, his control, and his dreams.