Warning: SPOILERS ahead for WandaVision episode 6.

WandaVision episode 6 saw Wanda Maximoff expand upon her dream life - but with multiple nightmarish references, the show potentially teased Doctor Strange in the Multiverse's rumored villain. Thus far, the inaugural Disney+ Marvel series has followed the relocation of the antagonist-turned-Avenger to the town of Westview. Accompanied by Vision, the duo attempted to blend in with suburban life, and they started a family (including twin boys Tommy and Billy). However, Vision began to seek out the horrifying truth behind the façade. Meanwhile, Wanda willingly ventured deeper down the delusional rabbit hole. In WandaVision episode 6, that included accepting Evan Peters' version of Quicksilver as her brother.

Simultaneously, S.W.O.R.D. gathered around Westview with conflicting views on the situation. Despite everything, Monica Rambeau opted to view Wanda sympathetically and reach a peaceful conclusion. Conversely, Director Tyler Hayward repeatedly relied on extreme methods that bordered on antagonism. In WandaVision episode 5, those efforts included a drone missile strike that predictably only angered Wanda. Regardless, WandaVision episode 6 further demonstrated his animosity towards superpowered people and commitment to bringing Wanda down by violent means. In the process, though, Hayward's very specific choice of words might have been a subtly allusion towards things to come.

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Despite opposition, the director remained steadfast in his actions. "Maximoff was never gonna negotiate with us," Hayward said. "We take her out, this whole nightmare ends." Ordinarily, that may have seemed like a fairly innocuous term, but nothing has been a coincidence when it comes to Marvel - and especially with regards to WandaVision. It was already known that the show would tie directly into the Doctor Strange sequel. Though it has not been made official how the two will be bridged, this could be the first step towards that end. It may have even been a nod to the demonic entity known as Nightmare turning up prior to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Doctor Strange and Nightmare

It actually wasn't the only Nightmare reference in the episode. Rather than be distressed by the Westview situation, Pietro confessed that he was actually impressed. "It's a big leap from giving people nightmares and shooting red wiggly-woos out of your hands," he commended. A lot has been made in the last few episodes about how Scarlet Witch's powers have seemingly increased. Instead of simply inducing hallucinations, she was now seemingly able to rewrite reality itself. Just as prominently discussed was the effect her new abilities had on residents. Describing the experience as painful and traumatizing, it could be likened to being trapped in a waking nightmare. As such, the fact the term is being officially mentioned as WandaVision geared towards its final act felt more significant than throwaway.

In fact, it could be argued Wanda also found her dream life shifting into nightmare territory. Earlier in the show's run, she was struck by the image of Vision's corpse. In WandaVision episode 6, Wanda had a similar experience with Pietro. On the surface, this seemed as though it was merely her real memories encroaching on her fantasy. However, this version of Pietro previously demonstrated a fondness for spooking her when her guard was down. Outside of being the former (and traditional sibling hijinks), it may be a sign that WandaVision's Pietro is Nightmare. That would equally explain his frequent mentions of sleep in general, as well as nightmares. Pietro was even introduced in the episode in relation to sleep.

Whether Nightmare was directly responsible for what's happening in Westview - or was merely drawn by Wanda's new, likeminded actions - would remain to be seen. Still, it would fit with how he questioned Wanda almost like a fan of her work. Similarly, it would be in line with Nightmare's comic book M.O. He'd be able to feed off the significant amount of subconscious energy being generated and exploited. Plus, he'd happily jump at the chance to twist a literal dream life into something terrifying. Fans will know one way or another whether the "nightmare" references were meaningful - and set up Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - as the remaining episodes of WandaVision are released.

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