Hey, welcome back, Screen Crush. I'm Ryan Ary, and this is all of the Easter eggs, references, and little things you might have missed in The Eyes of Wakanda. Now, we are covering all four episodes in this video, but don't worry, we will be spoiler-free, and I'm going to chapter mark each video for you.
Now, the first episode is titled "Into the Lion's Den," which of course refers to Noni entering the home of the lion, but also her joining the war dogs at the end of the episode. Noni is about to venture out from the safety of Wakanda and this first episode sets up her greatest challenge. Will she remain a servant of Wakanda or will she turn away like the lion and the war dogs that he trained?
In the opening, we see conflicts around the globe with Wakandans observing these events. First, we see the lion striking the ground with his staff and then pieces of it breaking off, showing how he scattered vibranium artifacts across the world. This then leads us to Noni and the Greeks in the Trojan War. We opened on Crete in 1260 BC.
The show explores various historical events and myths, drawing parallels with the Wakandan narrative. For instance, the lion iconography is significant as the Wakandans serve the panther god Bast. In the episode, the lion isn’t trying to be the avatar for an existing deity. He thinks he is the deity, hence his vibranium weapons resemble magic to the ancient people who believe him to be a god.
The narrative interweaves elements of Wakandan history with broader myths, such as the story of Achilles in the Trojan War and the role of vibranium in these legends. Furthermore, characters like Iron Fist are given a new portrayal, intertwining with Wakandan legacy and technology.
The overarching theme reflects on freedom versus control. In the present and past narratives, people are offered comfort in exchange for their freedom, a mirror to modern society’s trade-off between privacy and ease.
With intricate design details and action-packed sequences, the series delves deeply into both Wakandan lore and more universal stories of power and resistance. It’s a rich exploration of mythology, history, and the ever-expanding Marvel Universe.