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January 28, 2026
Wonder Man review
This gem of a series, about an actor with superpowers, is a clever, tender take on male friendship and the film industry. It’s a triumph of storytelling – and a masterclass in acting
TL;DR
- Wonder Man is an MCU series with eight half-hour episodes that focuses on storytelling rather than spectacle.
- The series follows Simon Williams, an actor struggling in LA, who auditions for a film about Wonder Man.
- Simon befriends Trevor Slattery, a washed-up actor who becomes his mentor.
- The show explores the friendship between Simon and Trevor and offers a meditation on the film industry and acting.
- The series highlights the art of acting through Simon's audition tapes and Trevor's advice.
- Wonder Man's strength is in its depiction of the lead characters' relationship and its interrogation of art's effects.
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