When WandaVision premiered on Disney+ on January 15, 2021, it was a hit with critics and fans of Marvel alike. The American television series created by Jac Schaeffer is based on the Marvel Comics characters Wanda/the Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany).
The superhero couple moves to the picturesque town of Westview, but everything is not as it seems. The show parodies sitcoms throughout the decades. The mystery of how and why the era of the town continuously changes keeps viewers invested in the story. Fans of WandaVision should consider watching these shows next, as they share similar elements.
Sabrina The Teenage Witch (1996 - 2003) - Available On Hulu
The ABC series Sabrina the Teenage Witch contains all the magical hijinks of WandaVision without the serious undertones. The show is based on the Archie Comic series of the same name. It follows a 16-year-old girl named Sabrina Spellman (Melissa Joan Hart) who finds out she's half-witch.
Sabrina must blend into the mortal realm as a normal high school student, but her spells often go awry and cause chaos. Luckily, Sabrina's 600-year-old aunts Hilda and Zelda and her talking cat Salem help her control her powers.
Community (2009 - 2015) - Available on Netflix
Community, created by Dan Harmon, is an NBC sitcom about a study group at the fictional college of Greendale. However, many episodes parody other genres of television and film. Fans of WandaVision will appreciate the metafictional spirit of the series.
One episode parodies procedurals like Law and Order, while another resembles an old western movie. In addition to imitating genres of film, Community also frequently breaks the fourth wall. The character Abed, in particular, identifies the common sitcom tropes that occur in the daily lives of the group.
Dark (2017 - 2020) Available on Netflix
After solving the mystery of WandaVision, fans should try to uncover the more ominous mystery in the series Dark. It's a German science fiction thriller show that ran for three seasons, set in the fictional town of Winden.
Each episode of Dark unravels a conspiracy involving missing children and time travel. The town and the families that live there both have dark pasts. Audience members sit on the edge of their seats as the characters of the series learn the truth behind a mystery that spans several generations.
The Office (2005 - 2013) Available on Peacock
If audiences liked the seventh episode of WandaVision, “Breaking the Fourth Wall,” they may want to check out the NBC sitcom The Office. The American show The Office is a mockumentary based on a British series of the same name.
The series is about a Scranton branch of the paper company Dunder Mifflin and its eccentric staff, led by their odd but hilarious boss Michael Scott (Steve Carrell). They give on-camera interviews and are followed by a documentary crew. The Office is critically acclaimed and has become the source of many pop culture references.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (2021 - ) - Available on Disney +
Viewers of WandaVision will likely want to watch the other new Marvel series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. It also takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame and further sets up phase four of the MCU.
In the series, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) begrudgingly team up against the anti-nationalist organization known as the Flag Smashers. Sam goes on a journey towards picking up the Captain America mantel, while Bucky attempts to amend for the crimes he committed as the Winter Soldier.
Full House (1987 - 1995) Available on Hulu
The fifth episode of WandaVision, "On a Very Special Episode..." pulls inspiration from popular eighties and early nineties sitcoms. One of the sitcoms it parodies is Full House. The series is about a father who recruits his friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters.
The family finds themselves in humorous situations due to them all living in the same household. Every episode of Full House involves a lesson that the children must learn, followed by a heartfelt moment. It also features Elizabeth Olsen's siblings, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Supernatural (2005 - 2020) - Available On Netflix
The CW show Supernatural recently ended, running a total of fifteen seasons. The series is about two brothers, Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles), who hunt monsters. As they drive around America, they encounter supernatural beings of all kinds. Some become their enemies, while others become their allies.
WandaVision and Supernatural may not seem similar on the surface, but characters on both shows feel trapped in a world controlled by outlying forces. They must fight for free will and break out of the narrative written for them.
Twin Peaks (1990 - 1991 & 2017) Available on Netflix
Twin Peaks will appeal to those who enjoyed the investigative efforts of Jimmy Woo and Monica Rambeau. The horror/mystery/drama series centers around the FBI Agent Dale Cooper and local Sheriff Harry Truman, who try to solve the murder of a homecoming queen. As they begin to examine the strange inhabitants of Twin Peaks, they discover a web of paranormal secrets tied to the small town.
Twin Peaks only ran for two seasons, but it’s considered one of the greatest television shows of all time. Its popularity led to a third season in 2017 that premiered on Showtime.
Bewitched (1964 - 1972) Available To Rent/Buy On Amazon Prime
Episode one and two of WandaVision pays homage to American sitcoms from the 1950s to the 1960s. The fantasy sitcom Bewitched is a perfect counterpart to the first two episodes of WandaVision, as both contain magical protagonists who struggle to adjust to their new domestic life.
Samantha is a witch who promises her mortal husband that she will become an ordinary housewife. However, her magical family disapproves of the match, often creating trouble for the couple. Samantha must fix whatever spell has gone wrong by twitching her nose to use her magic.
Smallville (2001 - 2011) Available on Hulu
The series Smallville is based on the D.C. Comic character Clark Kent, better known as Superman. It focuses on Clark's teenage years. As Clark learns about his alien origins and superpowers, he must help protect the citizens of Smallville. Many townspeople experience supernatural side-effects from exposure to kryptonite.
Later in the series, it pivots to Clark's adult years, where he meets other D.C. comic-book characters and fights well-known villains. Fans who love Wanda's transformation into the Scarlet Witch will enjoy watching Clark's journey to becoming Superman.