With so many fan theories circulating, it will be impossible for the end of “WandaVision” to satisfy all viewers.
The end of “WandaVision” is fast approaching and with it comes the high pressure from the sky to deliver the superabundance of fan theories that have been generated in the last eight episodes. It’s almost impossible for a television series based on fan theory to satisfy all viewers (ask the teams behind “Lost” and “Game of Thrones” to begin with), which is why “WandaVision” director Matt Shakman is already preparing for the disappointment of the fans. In an interview with Weekly entertainment predicting the ending, Shakman says he expects many fans to be disappointed with how some fan theories work (or are not addressed), but he expects the ending to be consistent with the series as a whole.
“I hope they feel that the journey has been satisfactory for them,” said Shakman when asked what he expects viewers to get out of “the end of WandaVision. “I know that there are so many theories out there; there will be many people who will no doubt be disappointed with one theory or another. But we’re always telling this story about Wanda dealing with pain and learning to accept that loss, and hopefully people will find the ending is surprising, but also satisfying, and that it seems inevitable because it’s the same story they’ve been watching all the time . “
While the series’ eighth episode almost confirmed that an action climax will take place between Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen), Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) and White Vision (Paul Bettany), Shakman assures fans that the show will end by prioritizing the heart over the fists.
“What holds everything together is that he has a big heart,” said the director. “It is a love story, it is a story of loss, and I think it resonates even more in this crazy pandemic that we are all trying to survive now. I think we can all understand where Wanda is coming from, so it helps to resonate a little bit more. “
As the program evolved from its sitcom honors to the look and feel of a traditional Marvel movie, Shakman said it was of the utmost importance to prioritize Wanda’s struggle with mourning in the program’s narrative.
“[Elizabeth Olsen] well understood that Wanda experienced more losses than anyone else in the Marvel universe, ”said Shakman. “She lost her parents, she lost her brother, she lost the love of her life now, and she is on edge. In some ways, [Wanda is] as close as Marvel gets to exploring mental illness, really – like, how do you maintain your reality when you’re constantly going through so much trauma? She fits that so well. “
The first eight episodes of “WandaVision” are now available for broadcast on Disney +. The ninth and final episode of the season was released on Friday, March 5.
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