Find out the reasons behind the elimination of the tenth episode of Wandavision that Marvel decided not to include in the series
An episode that never happened
In a recent interview, Schaeffer revealed that, initially, Wandavision was planned as a series of ten episodesbut due to various circumstances, two of them were combined. “For logistical, budgetary and creative reasons, we combined two episodes,” he explained. This not only affected the structure of the season, but also the development of some crucial plot moments.
It’s not the first time we’ve talked about change. In 2021, director Matt Shakman had already spoken about the continuous adjustments during production: “The script was constantly evolving, especially the real world part and the ending. We experimented with a lot of ideas and at one point we had ten episodes planned, but we put them together to fit the pace.
The impact on the narrative of the MCU
The decision to cut the tenth episode of Wandavision It had more consequences than fans imagine. Many expected Wanda Maximoff’s story to have a stronger conclusion before her return Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, that film received criticism for showing Wanda as a villain, something that disappointed followers of the character.
Schaeffer wasn’t involved in the creation of the sequel, but it’s possible that his approach would have given a deeper and more empathetic development to Wanda’s transformation. Some speculate that the canceled episode could have established a clearer bridge to the events of the film, but for now we can only imagine what that transition would have been like.
What would have happened in episode 10?
While Schaeffer didn’t provide details on what the bonus episode would include, comments from the creative team suggest they would explore more about the reality Wanda created and its real-world consequences. Furthermore, it was confirmed that Doctor Strange was very close to appearing in the series. According to Schaeffer, the initial plan was to include the Sorcerer Supreme in a post-credits scene.
In this sequence, Wanda would be in the famous cabin, swinging on the porch. Doctor Strange would try to teleport her with his magic rings, but she would stop him. “I liked the idea of Wanda telling him, ‘I won’t go where you want. If you need anything, come,’” Schaeffer explained. Although this scene was omitted due to pandemic restrictions, it would have added a clearer connection between the series and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The challenges of the pandemic and experimentation
The production of Wandavision Not only did it have to deal with narrative changes, but also the complications of filming during the COVID-19 pandemic. This influenced creative decisions, including removing Doctor Strange’s cameo and restructuring the ending.
Director Matt Shakman described this process as a constant phase trial and errorwhere the team sought the right balance between pace, emotion and coherence. While these decisions were necessary to meet deadlines and restrictions, they left open questions that will likely never be answered.
An uncertain future for Wanda Maximoff
While Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness showed a tragic end for Wanda, few fans believe this is the final closure for Scarlet Witch. Marvel has a history of reviving major characters, and its popularity ensures that there is still plenty to explore in its history.
With the spin-off Agata AlwaysSchaeffer appears to have taken notes on what he learned Wandavision to offer a solid narrative. According to her, her goal was to replicate the wealth of Wandavision.
Wandavision marked a milestone as Marvel Studios’ first series on Disney+, but its legacy is also full of “what ifs.” Will there be a time in the future where we can see those episodes left in the pipeline? Only time will tell.