every episode of the Scarlet Witch-centric series was visually stunning. In fact, throughout the series, there were a number of breathtaking shots that helped tell the story and get audiences excited for the next narrative beat.
Visual storytelling is really one of the most important aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general. Therefore it's vital to highlight shots that manage to bring something from the comics to life, include incredible use of color, provide a lesson in great lighting and blocking or perhaps simply look amazing.
The Scarlet Witch Tease
The the show made Wanda even more interesting, diving into her lore from the comics. The shot in the Mind Stone that showcases how she unlocked her powers is vital to this journey.
This is therefore a very important image. The bright yellow light links Wanda to Vision, while the silhouette of the Scarlet Witch teases her destiny. The bright colors signify magic, but fans can still see Wanda in the background, almost as part of a transformation.
Agatha All Along
"Agatha All Along" is one of the highlights of the series and puts the spotlight on the highly memed and hilarious Agatha Harkness. However, the initial shot within the song is absolutely crucial to the reveal. With the music blaring and the sudden turn, this is a great shot to symbolize WandaVision's twist.
The shot showcases that Agatha has control over the situation with the changing colors and gives fans a look into the eyes of the big bad of the series. It's an important pause as well to allow audiences to fully react to the sudden shift in the narrative and is framed well in Agatha's natural environment of warped reality.
Vision's Creation
A vital moment in Wanda's story is the creation of the Vision. After he so tragically died, Wanda used her powerful magic to try to bring him back from the dead. This shot demonstrates exactly how she did that, with the sheer will of her grief powering her on.
It's an image framed by their family home which Wanda also created and one that not only has the black and white of the period episodes, but also the two colors of the leads. It's a breathtaking shot and one that has been color graded to perfection. Sometimes practical effects aren't enough and visual shots like this improve the show massively.
Sibling Reunion
One of the worst things that Wanda has ever done is try to force reality into her own dream scenario. Agatha took advantage of this sending a fake Quicksilver to her aid. Of course, this shot is not only honoring the comic books but also teases a future multiverse.
With both Quicksilver from the Fox universe and Wanda sporting their classic costumes from the source material, there's something really fun about this image. Yet, the bright colors and wackiness is contrasted with the worried look on Wanda's face as she starts to unravel the lies around her.
Agatha's Power
Agatha Harkness is a key character for the show's success and her final reveal as a powerful witch cannot be understated. The use of color with the character is fantastic, with the purples coming to represent her natural magic extremely well.
Her costume reflects the comic book character as well as her abilities as a sorceress. This shot is therefore very important in understanding the use of color with the character, as well as looking to the source material as to how the creators are inspired in their costume design.
The Scarlet Witch Debut
Wanda's final transformation into the Scarlet Witch was a dream come true for fans of the character, who sought to see her in the costume for a long time. The moment had to be shot in the right way, framed by the destruction the sorceress has caused and with her allies and family watching on.
The world's attention is on Wanda and it shows in this frame. With a longer shot showcasing the full costume, Wanda's powers are also starting to come through, demonstrating she's a significant threat. But Wanda's life is fuelled by tragedy and the colors are slightly dimmed, perhaps by that darkness.
Monica's Awakening
Monica Rambeau was destined to finally gain her own powers as one of the Marvels. Fans weren't sure whether this event would take place in Monica's first appearance, but by the end of WandaVision, her abilities were completely unleashed. The glowing eyes tell the full picture.
Nothing else is needed from the shot in order to convey Monica's own transformation. A determined and heroic look, linked to a tease of the power within; this does everything it needs to. A way in which WandaVision really excelled is by giving its characters a full backstory and time to really have their origin narrative be formed on the screen. This shot is crucial for that.
Family Team-Up
Themes of family run throughout the MCU and WandaVision relies heavily upon the complex emotions surrounding a conventional family unit. This shot is very important for setting up Billy, Tommy, Vision, and Wanda as a superpowered team and as a loving family.
This hero shot shows them in their conventional clothing, yet it also harkens back to their comic book costumes. It shows they are stronger together and is a big moment for fans of the family; it's a shot that essentially looks like it's been wripped from a splash page.
Visions
The creation of the White Vision was a shocking moment for audiences to digest and it was clear that the two iterations of the character would have to come face to face. Their conversation was compelling and held a number of beautifully written lines.
The shot that accompanied it managed to showcase the Visions as two sides of the same coin. As Vision reaches out to touch the forehead of the White Vision, it also provides a nod as to how Wanda will often reach for the Mind Stone in the center of Vision's own head.
Witches
Bringing Witches to the Marvel Cinematic Universe was yet another way for this adaptation of the comic book world to get closer to the source material. Agatha Harkness is one of the Witches who is the most potent with magic, but her family is also very powerful.
The majority of Witches actually use blue magic, which is the first time audiences have seen this variation of power. The shot in which the other Witches attack Agatha is both shocking and stunningly executed, especially down to the sheer energy that comes off of these magic s.