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TV fans can finally watch first episode of ‘best sci-fi show of 2026’ for free
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Episode one of a hit sci-fi show airing on Disney Plus is now available to stream for free on YouTube.
Fans have rejoiced at Marvel’s decision to put their latest TV offering on the streaming platform.
Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the eight-episode series has scored highly with an average of 91% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Now you can see what all the hype is about and watch the first instalment of Wonder Man without any paid subscription needed, thanks to season one, episode one being uploaded to the video sharing site.
This Marvel Television creation offers an insight into the entertainment industry, complete with superhero magic.
Abdul-Mateen II plays Simon Williams, an actor who is struggling to get his career off the ground. Suddenly his luck changes after he meets actor Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley), who is coming to the end of his acting career.
Through Slattery, Williams learns about legendary director Von Kovak who is remaking the film Wonder Man.
As both men strive for these life-changing roles, viewers get an insight into the entertainment industry and feel the intersection of personal and professional struggles.
All the while, Williams struggles to hide his superpowers and escape the scrutiny of Damage Control.
The full episode one has been available on YouTube for a day, and has already amassed 32,000 views.
What did Metro’s Deputy TV Editor think?
Metro’s Deputy TV Editor, Tom Percival, gave Wonder Man four stars:
It was with some reluctance that I agreed to review Wonder Man, a show featuring a Marvel character I know next to nothing about, beyond the fact that he had a bromance with Beast (of X-Men fame).
Well, call me Blunder Man because I’d made a huge mistake underestimating this wonderfully entertaining show.
I liked it; the stakes were refreshingly low, there are no giant blue lasers firing into the sky, climactic battles with CGI arch nemeses, or overwrought monologues.
Instead, the drama comes from seeing likeable characters, who you want to see succeed, put in difficult and occasionally awkward circumstances. It’s a foolproof recipe, and it works.
@Kartikeyasingh8685 admitted she’d ‘already binged all episodes long ago’, while @HeyDarius appreciated it, writing: ‘Shoutout Marvel for this upload.’
But the show isn’t loved unanimously, on Reddit Sam_Strake said: ‘Personally I’m just really tired of Hollywood making shows and movies about how hard life is being in Hollywood lol.’
This said, the show has been hailed as the best sci-fi show of the year, making it onto Numéro Magazine’s list of top tier TV in 2026.
Others, like ZinQ on IMDb said they were ‘now officially in love with Wonder Man’ and said it was the ‘best thing on TV for a very long time.’
Wonder Man episode one is available to watch on YouTube, and the rest of the series can be streamed on Disney Plus.
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