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Wonder Man head writer explains the series doesn't spell out Simon Williams's origin powers in the Disney+ show.
Guest says Marvel allowed open interpretation of Williams's powers rather than a fixed origin.
Guest argues the show is more about Simon's personal journey than the origin of his powers.
Premise: Wonder Man released in full on Disney+ with eight episodes, prompting questions about origins.
The article frames the omission as a deliberate storytelling choice rather than a skipped plot point.

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Wonder Man shifts away from pure superhero action to a character-driven, Hollywood satire in a new Disney+ format.
The series centers on Simon Williams, a struggling actor, with powers treated as a burden rather than the plot’s core.
Trevor Slattery becomes a key confidant and undercover informant, adding political tension with the DODC.
The show is praised for balancing humor with a meta take on superhero fatigue and industry pressures.
Marvel is restructuring its TV slate to favor smaller, stand-alone stories over one-season star-vehicles.
The article situates Wonder Man as part of a broader return to darker, prestige-TV tones in Marvel’s strategy.
Brad Winderbaum emphasizes that Wonder Man stands on its own, even if it’s the only Wonder Man story.
The article notes Marvel’s ongoing challenge with nonwhite leading actors and broader audience engagement.
Wonder Man is described as a 'good show' with Mateen II delivering strong performances.
The piece positions Wonder Man within Marvel’s shift to shows that foreground storytelling over MCU-wide continuity.

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