A Geeky Guy's Guide to Eyes of Wakanda
I honestly don't know what took me so long to watch this show. It was released back on August 1st but I kept getting distracted by other things. I finally watched it and I loved it.
Although I have enjoyed all of the Marvel Disney+ content, perhaps I was getting a little burnt out. I figured that there couldn't be much new stuff to do and it would just be a different version of what I had already seen. When it comes to Eyes of Wakanda, boy was I wrong.
Instead of just creating a cartoon set during this current timeline (which I think would have also been pretty good), they decided to do something very unique. Each of the four thirty minute episodes is a stand alone story that leads right up to the events of the original Black Panther movie.
Each episode takes place in a different time period of history (which was awesome for a World History teacher like me). The overarching theme is that throughout history, vibranium has been stolen from Wakanda and fallen into the wrong hands. War Dogs (warriors and spies) from Wakanda must get the stolen artifacts back.
The first episode takes place in Crete in 1260 B.C.E. In this episode a War Dog must confront a traitor and defector from Wakanda who has stolen tech from the isolated Wakandan kingdom. Like all of the episodes, the Wakandans have incredibly advanced tech compared to the people at the time. It is as if aliens form an advanced civilization have landed on earth. But instead they are just an isolated civilization in Africa.
The second episode takes place during the Trojan War in the 12th century B.C.E. In thsi episode a Wakandan War Dog fights along Achilles himself as they battle the Trojan who have a stolen Wakandan artifact. Of the four episodes, I think this wa smy favorite as I'm a huge fan of Greek mythology.
The third episode takes place in 15th century China. This one is very cool because the introduction of a a lot of very cool martial arts action.
The fourth episode takes place in a few time periods (but I don't want to spoil anything). The main portion is during a battle in Ethiopia in 1896. This is the one that leads directly to the Black Panther movie.
These are all must see shows for any marvel fan. Not only is the animation and music incredible, but the stories are very cool.
Amazing review !
Excellent detail since it involves universal history and well up to our days, and if it is animated it makes it even cooler, hence, as you say, it took a while to watch it and give us your opinion on what you think of the series, which you approved with a good rating, my friend.
Wakanda is one of those I really want to watch but I don't have time right now. haha thanks for this
I think the way Eyes of Wakanda captures different periods of history and makes each episode a unique story sets it apart from other Marvel content. Thank you so much for really showcasing the unique experience that Eyes of Wakanda offers by combining history and Marvel.
I enjoyed the show. The animation is very clever and I like that it makes Marvel more international.
I just started on Marvel Zombies. I think that links into Thunderbolts which I have not watched yet. There is just too much to watch and I can't keep up.
I'm going to have to watch this, I feel like I really overlook the animated stuff that is available on Disney +. I still have that stigma that cartoons are for kids or something. I don't honestly know what it is. I did watch the new X-Men show, but I somehow always sleep on these other shows. I've been meaning to start watching Star Trek Lower Decks too at some point.
I loved that new x-men show. Definitely not just for kids!
Only 4 chapters seem very few for so many stories that can be told and fit together until reaching the present day. It is simply a series that I will recommend my husband to watch.
This sounds like a really interesting series! I like the idea of showing different time periods and how Wakandan warriors protect vibranium. Definitely feels like a must-watch for Marvel fans.
Shows like this provide a lot of knowledge where history is told and there is suspense in every episode, so after watching a lot of things, we are forced to think a lot about ourselves
Great review! The idea of showing Wakanda’s history through different times sounds really exciting. Definitely feels like a must-watch for Marvel fans.