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We've gathered all the important Easter eggs from 'WandaVision' and share what to look out for in episode 3 of the Disney+ project.

The tension is mounting. “WandaVision” continues to become an increasingly strange and eerie show, with hints of HYDRA, people held hostage, and magically appearing children.

Spoiler-filled review! For those who have already watched the third episode.

We enter the atmosphere of 70s sitcoms, which, naturally, are full of references—from the sets to the opening credits—to shows of that era. But since the Russian-speaking audience has no idea what these projects are, I see no point in listing them. The episode once again confirms the remarkable acting skills of Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany. It also allows itself even more jokes and funny moments, just as many as there are frightening ones. But let's take it one step at a time.

Hexagons

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The mysterious hexagons have been unsettling viewers since the first episodes. In episode 3, they appear right during the opening credits. It's not yet clear what exactly they hint at. The honeycomb of a mysterious beekeeper? A reference to “Guardians of the Galaxy”? The organization AIM (connected to HYDRA), or just hexagons, and we're reading too much into it.

The Color Red

Vision

Let's not forget that the color red is a very important color in this series. Besides being Wanda's magic, we also don't dismiss the theory that red is a connection to reality. Just as in the first episodes it was blood, a toy helicopter, and a red light bulb, here it's a multitude of red objects in the interior, including clouds directed at the stork.

Pineapple

Wanda

The pineapple from the first episode, which neighbor Agnes gave as a gift, we also see in the third episode. Wanda is cutting it. This is a hint that only a few days have passed between the episodes. While in Wanda's reality, she and Vision have lived a long life.

Another New House

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And again, Wanda and Vision's house is completely different. But the address remains the same—2800. Western viewers note that the setting and design of the new house completely copy several American sitcoms.

Magical Pregnancy

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Interestingly, in the comics, Wanda also became pregnant magically. But then everything developed a bit slower than in the show's 3rd episode. And her doctor there was none other than Doctor Strange.

Throughout her pregnancy, Wanda unconsciously brings various inanimate objects in the house to life, including butterflies and a stork. She also controls all the appliances and energy throughout the town.

Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange

Speaking of the Doctor. Besides the obvious reference in the phrase “Mr. Doctor,” a butterfly also lands on Vision's nose in this episode. And not just any butterfly, but one with the exact same coloring as the butterflies from Doctor Strange's visions.

Herb Glitches

Herb

We've already been introduced to several residents of the town, and usually they behave quite normally. But the strangest “glitch” occurred in this episode—neighbor Herb is sawing a brick fence instead of a hedge. Vision notices this eerie behavior, to which Herb also responds with a strange joke.

Newspaper

Hydra

The newspaper with the strange inscription “HYDRA” from the word “hydrant” gets its few seconds in the episode.

Billy and Tommy

Tommy and Billy

Canon. Although Wanda and Vision don't yet know that she will give birth to twins, and they continue to argue about names. Comic book fans already know that their children are named Billy and Tommy. An unpleasant moment from the comics is that the children there are, as it were, not real (it's complicated). But the series also gives us a hint that real children cannot appear like that. And now not only Wanda and the floating Vision are nervous, but also the viewers.

All the World's a Stage

Vision quotes a phrase that describes the series itself. At the same time, the phrase is also a reference to one of the sons—in the comics, he was fond of Shakespeare.

Rewind

Shakespeare

At the moment when Vision expresses his suspicions about the reality of what is happening, the show glitches. It's very interestingly edited, because it even seems to us that our own video player has glitched. It's not exactly clear how this happened: Wanda's abilities or outside interference.

Commercial

Hydra

Our favorite commercial. In episode 3, we again see the Hydra brand in an ad for cute blue soap, with a fun octopus-shaped package. This ad is related to the stress of impending parenthood. Meanwhile, the voiceover hints at the artificial reality: “…escape into your own world.” Also notable is the soap's slogan: “Find the goddess within.” This could mean two things: Wanda is being told to release the energy and power within herself, or, on the contrary, her power is locked inside, and she is trapped.

Parents?

Commercial

Another important point—the actors in the commercial are the same. Their repeated presence leads fans to think that these could be her parents. Or at least people that Wanda knows.

Phrases from the Commercials

Episode 1: “Forget your past, because here is your future.”

Episode 2: “We create time (reality) for you.”

Episode 3: “Escape into your own world, where your problems float away.”

It all seems suspicious…

Small towns, so hard to escape

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Herb isn't the only one acting strangely in this episode. The doctor also gives ambiguous hints about the wrongness of what is happening. He doesn't think they can leave. And he says that it's not so easy to escape from small towns.

They Know Something

Agnes

Agnes and Herb try to warn Vision about Geraldine, having a conversation about how she is “new in town, she has no house and no husband, no family.” Why did they have such a conversation? Why don't they know who exactly she is? But at the same time, they put forward the judgment that “she came here because we all…”. Hostages? Trapped? Not real? HYDRA agents? So many questions, but so few answers.

It's also worth paying attention to Agnes. She has a strange medallion, which is also emphasized. But what exactly is depicted on it is still unclear. Also noted is her bicycle, similar to the ones witches usually used in sitcoms or shows from the 70s. Another hint in the piggy bank that Agnes is a witch.

Pietro

Pietro

It's been a while since anyone mentioned Pietro in the Marvel universe. And Geraldine takes on this role, reminding Wanda that he died at the hands of Ultron. And Wanda herself very beautifully changes her accent to Sokovian.

Something in Sokovian

Sokovian

After the beautiful Sokovian lullaby, extremely strange and eerie things happen. Wanda is upset that Geraldine reminds her of events from her past. And then she realizes that this neighbor didn't appear here just by chance. Wanda also notices her amulet with the image of a sword. And here we say goodbye to Geraldine, who is pushed out of this reality.

The Real Westview

Westview

When Geraldine is thrown outside the mysterious dome, we see the outskirts of the real city and even a few houses. The road into the city is blocked by barriers and military personnel, and there is a magical barrier around it. But it's worth noting that the color of the barrier is not red, so perhaps the barrier itself was not erected by Wanda. They are trying to save her, contain her, or something else unknown to us.

16:9

A funny effect with the change in aspect ratio when transitioning from Wanda's reality to our world. The traditional television aspect ratio of 3:4 changes to a widescreen format.

What Is Really Happening?

Monica Rambeau

We can't say for sure yet. But it's already obvious that this is a real existing city where Wanda created her illusion of life. The question remains: do the townspeople understand that they are inside an illusion, but for some reason play along, or are they so influenced by Wanda's magic that they don't know exactly how Geraldine (Monica Rambeau) appeared here? And here I also want to note the phrases that sometimes come from the townspeople, like “stop” and “Wanda, enough.”

What other details did you notice?