15 hints on 'WandaVision' that tease what's really happening on the Marvel show

Kirsten AcunaJan 15, 2021, 20:54 IST

Are you confused as to what's happening in "WandaVision"? We're here to help.Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Warning: There are major spoilers ahead for "WandaVision."
Disney Plus' first Marvel series takes place after the events of "Avengers: Endgame."
You wouldn't necessarily know that from watching the show, largely because Vision (Paul Bettany) is alive living out a happily ever after with Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen).
Vision was destroyed in 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War."
Beneath the delightful facade of a sitcom, you'll start to notice other things start to feel a bit screwy in Wanda and Vision's "picture perfect" life.
As "WandaVision" unfolds, it's likely we're seeing an alternate reality that either Wanda created for herself as a coping mechanism or that someone created for Wanda so she doesn't need to accept Vision's death.

If you're tuning into the first two episodes of Marvel's "WandaVision," you may be wondering what the heck is going on.

On the surface, Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) have moved into a nice suburban home in New Jersey. The unusual couple tries to fit in while hiding the fact that they're two super-powered Avengers. It leads to a lot of delightful and often humorous shenanigans.

But the more you scrutinize Disney Plus' first Marvel series, the more you'll find everything isn't as rosy as it appears.

First off, "WandaVision" takes place after the events of "Avengers: Endgame." Vision shouldn't be there. He was "killed" in "Avengers: Infinity War" by Thanos. (We say "killed" because Vision's an A.I. Can you really kill a piece of artificial intelligence? Unclear.)

Vision's reappearance is just the first of many hiccups on the show telling viewers that something's screwy in Wanda and Vision's perfect fairy-tale.

Insider rounds up all of the little details you may have missed that hint that something's amiss on "WandaVision" and posits a few theories about what's actually going on in the Marvel series.

What am I watching? "WandaVision" is likely an alternate reality - or "Wanda's vision" of what she wants her reality to look like despite suffering a great loss.

Wanda seems awfully distraught in footage from one of the previous trailers released for the show. Marvel Studios

With all of that in mind, there are several hints throughout the series that start to poke holes at Wanda's all too cheery life.

We all want Wanda to be happy, but it's clear there's something fishy going on here. Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Vision and Wanda's house changes from a ranch to a two-story.

You may not catch it, but the exterior of their home changes from episode one to two. Marvel Studios

The quirky Stark toaster ad in the middle of the episode tells viewers to "forget the past."

The Toast Mate 2000 is a product of Stark Industries. Marvel Studios

The newspaper headlines don't make any sense.

You can see Vision reading a nonsensical newspaper on the series premiere. Marvel Studios

Wanda stares off into the distance, breaking character, when she's asked to answer real questions about her life.

Something appears to be off and even Wanda seems acutely aware that she may not be living a real life. Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

When Vision's boss starts choking, Wanda initially freezes up, helpless to save him.

Did these scene feel familiar to you? Marvel Studios

The scene appears to parallel the moment from "Infinity War" where Vision is "killed."

Does Wanda blame herself for not being able to do more and save Vision in "Infinity War"? Marvel Studios

A character from "Spider-Man: Homecoming" is briefly mentioned in fake credits for the first episode.

These credits aren't real. Marvel Studios

Someone - or some group - appears to be keeping tabs on Wanda.

How is S.W.O.R.D. involved? Marvel Studios

Wanda finds a toy helicopter with the same S.W.O.R.D. symbol.

Wanda finds a colorful helicopter in her yard. Is this a warning? Marvel Studios

There are a number of lines in the episodes that appear to break the fourth wall and address the audience directly.

Agnes' behavior becomes more and more suspicious as "WandaVision" continues. Marvel Studios

Dottie seems skeptical of Wanda.

What does Dottie know about Wanda? Marvel Studios

A voice on a radio cries out to Wanda.

Who is trying to contact Wanda? Marvel Studios

An "Age of Ultron" villain is alluded to on episode two during another fake ad.

Strucker is referenced in a watch ad. He's one person you wouldn't want making time for you. Marvel Studios

Wanda's sudden pregnancy hints at a heartbreaking story line.

Vision and Wanda are surprised to learn that they're expecting and don't question it at all. Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

A mysterious beekeeper appears outside of Wanda and Vision's home.

Wanda attempts to erase Vision's memory of this man by rewinding time so the couple can continue living out their perfect little scenario, blissfully unaware of any troubles that may be encroaching. Marvel Studios

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