Welcome back, Screen Crush. I'm Ryan Ary and let's talk about the ending of Wonderman and what it means for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and how it sets up the main antagonist of the Mutant Saga. If you haven't watched the full series yet, here's a quick catch-up.
Simon Williams is a struggling actor in LA who discovered his superpowers as a child, likely suggesting that he's a mutant. However, powered actors have been banned in Hollywood since a mishap involving another superhuman actor. Simon hides his powers while pursuing his acting career. Things change drastically when the notorious Trevor Slatterie, also known as the Mandarin, returns to LA only to be arrested by Damage Control. This agency, seen across the MCU, now targets individuals with powers to fill their underpopulated supermax prison.
Trevor initially agrees to help agents arrest Simon but joins forces with him as they're cast in a remake of Wonderman, Simon's dream role. When his best friend's betrayal is revealed, Simon unleashes his true powers. In a twist, Trevor claims responsibility for an on-set explosion to protect Simon.
As Simon rises to fame, he realizes that true happiness stems from his relationships, not career success. He breaks Trevor out of prison, demonstrating mastery over his powers and the desire for companionship over stardom.
The season finale hinted at connections to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the Mutant Saga, with Damage Control potentially becoming the new antagonists. These developments suggest a broader MCU storyline involving mutant registration and oppression.
