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VisionQuest Closes WandaVision Trilogy With Most-Watched Marvel Finale in Three Years
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In Short: Paul Bettany's VisionQuest concluded Marvel's WandaVision trilogy with the highest-watched finale in three years.
Paul Bettany's VisionQuest concluded Marvel's WandaVision trilogy with the highest-watched finale in three years, according to Deadline. The series, which brought back Vision, a character introduced in 2015’s Age of Ultron and killed in 2018’s Infinity War, has been a strong performer on Nielsen streaming charts, reaching No. 6 among streaming originals for the week of October 26 to November 1.
The finale of VisionQuest featured a post-credits scene not included in press screeners, revealing Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom resurrecting Wanda, who had seemingly been crushed under a mountain at the end of Multiverse of Madness. This scene adds an ominous twist to the series, hinting at future developments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, showrunner Kevin Matalas discussed the importance of the finale in touching on the series' beginning and its themes of grief. Matalas noted that the finale pays tribute to WandaVision and Agatha in more ways than one, emphasizing the show's continuity within the MCU.
The finale also featured Vision and Tommy reuniting with Billy but not Wanda, a choice that Matalas explained was crucial to the show’s narrative. 'The void that they leave by not being there makes their presence really so much more,' Matalas said, highlighting the emotional impact of their absence.
VisionQuest's success marks a significant milestone for Marvel, surpassing the viewership of Loki Season 2 and solidifying its place as a fan favorite in the MCU. The series’ exploration of grief and loss resonated with audiences, making it a standout finale in the Marvel universe.
What's confirmed
- Paul Bettany's VisionQuest concluded Marvel's WandaVision trilogy with the highest-watched finale in three years, according to Deadline. The series, which brought back Vision, a character introduced in 2015’s Age of Ultron and killed in 2018’s Infinity War, has been a strong performer on Nielsen streaming charts, reaching No. 6 among streaming originals for the week of October 26 to November 1.
- The finale of VisionQuest featured a post-credits scene not included in press screeners, revealing Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom resurrecting Wanda, who had seemingly been crushed under a mountain at the end of Multiverse of Madness. This scene adds an ominous twist to the series, hinting at future developments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
- In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, showrunner Kevin Matalas discussed the importance of the finale in touching on the series' beginning and its themes of grief. Matalas noted that the finale pays tribute to WandaVision and Agatha in more ways than one, emphasizing the show's continuity within the MCU.
- The finale also featured Vision and Tommy reuniting with Billy but not Wanda, a choice that Matalas explained was crucial to the show’s narrative. 'The void that they leave by not being there makes their presence really so much more,' Matalas said, highlighting the emotional impact of their absence.
- VisionQuest's success marks a significant milestone for Marvel, surpassing the viewership of Loki Season 2 and solidifying its place as a fan favorite in the MCU. The series’ exploration of grief and loss resonated with audiences, making it a standout finale in the Marvel universe.
What's still developing
- In VisionQuest, Paul Bettany stars as Vision, a former Avenger who was introduced in 2015’s Age of Ultron killed in the 2018 Infinity War film but was resurrected without emotions or memories.
- Of course it was the most watched Marvel finale… they stopped foing TV!
- What was most important to you when you were figuring out how to land the plane, so to speak, on VisionQuest?
- "All endings need to touch on the beginning."
- Calling from New York City just hours before the VisionQuest finale dropped on Disney+ on Tuesday, Matalas opened up below to THR about how the show became another meditation on grief in the MCU, why he decided to have Vision and Tommy reunite with Billy but not Wanda — and that ominous mid-credits scene with Ultron.
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