Well, it could be argued producing the initial episodes as 'less worse' and 'underdone' would, in turn, make them better adapted representations of these situation comedies:
--and alter the entire series' plot as either a sit-com or a parody of key elements of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I say that while also emphasizing the MCU has successfully conveyed comedy on the big screen, with
Guardians of the Galaxy as the best example in my opinion. However, Marvel Studios has used comedy in its adaptations as tools and not as its primary format.
I am not certain how a well-done situational comedy could have been made of the series. Yes, it would have made for more belly laughs. Elisabeth Olsen running around all episode long, dressed as Jeannie and Paul Bettany doing his best imitation of Major Nelson, could have been hilarious but how would any of that tied any conceivable series' plotline with either the characters or the greater MCU? After all, Disney and Marvel has long stated how their streaming content would fit seamlessly with their theatrical released material.
The well-done comedic episode alternative has me imagining what the final product would have been. Many folks already know my mind is weird. My imagination *sees* a Tim Burton/
Batman type product, where the Scarlet Witch, The Vision, Monica Rambeau, etc., are showcased as parodies of the actual characters. Sure, I was a huge
Batman fan when it was released but the comic book nerd in me took it in within Burton's context and not how the character was portrayed OUTSIDE of the nonsense seen in the 1960's television series, the 1950's-1970's Comics Code Authority enforcement, and Saturday morning ultra stiff
Super Friends fare that preceded it.
I digress but my opinion differs on all the episodes shown thus far and has me hyped about the finale. For me, the best comics-based television series to date had been
Agents Of SHIELD and there was a significant gap between it and anything I considered as second best.
WandaVision was Marvel Studios' flagship targeted programming for Disney's streaming streaming service. It has blown me away but I do see why others see part or all of the series differently.
