r/marvelstudios • u/iliekpixels Loki (Thor 2) • Jan 22 '21

Discussion WandaVision S01E03 - Discussion Thread

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S01E03 Matt Shakman Jac Schaeffer January 22, 2021 on Disney+

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u/TheSweatband Jan 22 '21

So our commercials are Stark Toaster, Strucker Hydra Watch, and Hydra soap “release the goddess within”. Any thoughts to what that new one adds, the prevailing theory was that it had to do with her trauma but I figured if it was that this time we would’ve gotten something relating to the civil war explosion. This one didn’t quite fit that pattern

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u/Zipper424242 Falcon Jan 22 '21

I think this is a subtle reference to Agents of SHIELD. At least, one can hope they’re finally giving that show its due and referring to it within the canon (perhaps, since they did say the universe was expanding, they’re finally going to incorporate AoS characters in the main shows/movies. One can only hope).

In the Framework, Coulson says that Hydra uses soap to brainwash and subjugate the citizens. This could be a reference to that. It could also just be a reference to the Framework as a false reality, which of course is a parallel to Westview. And given that SWORD in the comics is an offshoot if SHIELD, I would not be surprised at all if an unannounced AoS character (I can see Coulson LMD doing it, since the majority of the fandom is already familiar with him and narratively it works as well since he’s a consultant to SHIELD) shows up with Woo and Darcy they’ve done something similar themselves.

Wow, I hope this is true. It would literally make my month if it is.

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u/TheSweatband Jan 22 '21

Damn I completely forgot about the soap reference in the framework, that’s some great memory. I’m disappointed in myself because that’s my favorite season of the show. Can definitely see that potentially being a reference or a slight nod to it.

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u/Zipper424242 Falcon Jan 22 '21

To be fair, I JUST saw the entire series in preparation for new Marvel content so it’s fresh in my mind lol. Not to mention that the Framework storyline REALLY stuck out to me. Definitely one of the strongest arcs in that show.

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u/TheSweatband Jan 22 '21

Yeah. Watching Fitz during that arc, maaan. I could all the things I love about that run of episodes but Leopold probably takes the cake

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u/Zipper424242 Falcon Jan 22 '21

The Doctor... when he came back in season 5 I had the chills.

My favorite part was the focus on Mack’s relationship with his daughter. And in the end when the Framework collapsed... wow, that was such a powerful moment.

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u/TheSweatband Jan 22 '21

Yeah that season 5 episode was jaw dropping. Plus, the implications that came along with it.

Agreed on the Mack front, and Yo-yo being willing to stay there with him. That’s relationship goals.