WARNING: The following article contains minor spoilers for "Now in Color," the third episode of WandaVision, streaming now on Disney+.
Unlike previous episodes, Disney+'s WandaVision Episode 3's end-credits are set to "Daydream Believer" by The Monkees. The 1968 hit was also featured in the series' second official trailer, where it set the mood for the show's decade-hopping sit-com format. But aside from matching the tone, this catchy tune may also share a deeper connection to the titular couple and the events of WandaVision.
"Daydream Believer" is about a couple living comfortably in the suburbs while their marriage grows increasingly distant. As the husband reluctantly wakes up to face a new day, he reflects on his relationship with his wife and how their marriage is based more on economic benefits than love. While the couple isn't necessarily separated by the end of the song, the husband's musing doesn't bode well for their future.
Like the couple in the song, Wanda and Vision are living a picture-perfect life in the suburbs, but beneath the surface, something isn't right. Like the "daydream believer," Vision starts off quite happy about his life with Wanda, but it doesn't take long for him to start questioning the world around him. He also can't help but notice their neighbors' strange behavior, from the almost deadly dinner with the Harts to his ominous conversation with Agnes and Herb. As much as Vision enjoys his life with Wanda, the fantasy is starting to fade and he will probably be the first to face the harsh reality.
Wanda fills the role of "homecoming queen," and as such, she has some control over their sitcom reality. Although S.W.O.R.D. seems to believe that other forces are behind the events at Westview, fans have speculated that Wanda created this reality herself using her powers. Unlike her husband, it has become clear that she has no desire to wake up from her dream life. Not only has she expelled the beekeeper and Geraldine, but she also appears to rewind time when Vision begins to ask questions. As a result, he seems to forget that he brought it up and resumes his part in their dream life but he is getting closer to finding out the truth. If he continues to look for answers, this could drive a wedge between him and Wanda.
The section of the song that plays in the credits could also relate to Vision's quest to uncover the truth. The excerpt begins in the middle of the first verse, just as the husband is waking up and getting ready to face reality, and continues through two choruses. Interestingly, these are also the same lyrics used in the trailer. In a way, this excerpt could reflect how Vision feels after the events of Episode 3. While he may have forgotten trying to tell Wanda about the strange occurrences, he can still tell that something weird is going on. After his encounter with Agnes and Herb and Wanda's cryptic explanation of where Geraldine went, he's probably suspicious of everyone, including his wife. Despite her best efforts, Wanda won't be able to hide these things from Vision forever.
When he does figure out what's going on, Wanda and Vision's perfect life together will most likely be over and they'll have to wake up and face reality. Whether they do that together or apart might depend on what Vision discovers. Complicating matters further, Vision is still technically dead, being killed by Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War. His return has yet to be explained, but WandaVision will probably end with the couple returning to the real world, which could include reversing Vision's resurrection. Sadly, it doesn't look like there's a scenario where Wanda and Vision get to keep their happy life.
Written by Jac Schaeffer and directed by Matt Shakman, WandaVision stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, Paul Bettany as Vision, Randall Park as Agent Jimmy Woo, Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau and Kathryn Hahn as Agnes. New episodes air Fridays on Disney+.
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