Eyes of Wakanda

Marvel Studios' Eyes Of Wakanda is a four-part anthology series, with each episode following a different Wakandan War Dog during different time periods. With the nice animation, good action, well thought-through stories and interesting characters, it's a moderately entertaining mini-series that expands nicely on the lore of the Wakanda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

It may not necessarily be a good series, but it's definitely enjoyable. Unfortunately, there are way better ways to pass a couple of hours, and the contents of this series could quite easily be summarised in a 60-second video on YouTube or TikTok. Because of this, I wouldn't recommend it to casual fans. I'd only suggest that you watch it if you're a hardcore fan of the MCU, or you're a fan of Marvel Comics (because Episode 3 made me very happy as someone that's been a life-long fan of a particular mystical character).

Eyes of Wakanda stands out as a visually stunning and emotionally rich expansion of the MCU, and honestly, I'm baffled at the wave of unwarranted 1 stars it's already receiving. This show is breathtaking-not just in its animation but in its ambition. If you're hearing it's "not worth your time," check that noise at the door and experience it yourself.

From the first episode, it hits like a moving painting: episode one is often described as "premiere energy at its finest," which sets a gripping tone that carries you through all four stories . From ancient Ethiopia to mythic Crete, its painterly, hand-drawn visuals create a style that's rich and textured-no wonder critics have compared it to art brought to life, calling it "moving painting" worthy of a museum .

The show packs action, heart, and culture into tight 30-minute chapters. Characters like Noni and the Lion offer complicated, emotional storytelling, while episode three's ancient Iron Fist arc adds unexpected depth and connectivity to Marvel's broader history . Though some stories feel a bit rushed due to limited runtime, moments shine with real emotional stakes and world-building ambition.

If you've listened to the hype-either good or bad-give yourself a clean slate. Watch Eyes of Wakanda without the internet drama in your ears. You'll find a show that's loud in its beauty, grounded in its themes, and courageous in its storytelling.

Rating: 8/10. Gorgeous, bold, thoughtful, and absolutely deserving of praise. Don't let the noise drown out what this show truly is-it's a rare gem in Marvel's parade.

This is only 4 episodes of roughly 1/2 hour each.

It's a perspective on how Wakanda kept itself hidden for so long.

The stories are perfectly watchable and interesting enough although, as per another review, Predator Badlands is a better offshoot of its source material.

There are some interesting themes explored, such as stolen goods (who do they belong to if centuries have passed), inclusivity versus exclusivity and family versus country.

It's perfectly watchable, as I said, but nothing you could say, yeah oh I see that's a different angle to the original stories.

So something like clone wars, bad batch or (as mentioned) Predator badlands show the original stories from a different perspective, Eyes of Wakanda sort of feels like a contextual filler. Nothing new you could say oh wow to but still serves to add to the original story.

For 1/2 hour episodes, it's a reasonable way to kill time.

A miniseries that expands the lore of Wakanda, adding interesting details and leaving room for certain debates. It has attractive concept art.

"Eyes of Wakanda" is an entertaining, simple, and very acceptable proposal due to the addition of narrative aspects that in a way promote the entire environment of Wakanda, its beginnings, or stages at various points in time. It can be very entertaining depending on your expectations or very mediocre in what it aims to convey, however, it has merit in terms of all its elaboration and the work behind the final result.

It's one of those Marvel productions that tries a twist on animation, and it's fine; all that visual aspect is reflected on screen and it has pleasant moments. I can highlight the overall concept art, which has a level of detail, creativity, and ingenuity that dazzles at all times. The ability to encompass that original style and the designs in the stories deserves a great point. Each of the environments seen in the episodes is striking and full of energy.

There are 4 episodes that cover different stories, themes, objectives, and reflections that come together to somewhat complement the ideals of a resource-rich country in different eras, all with the aim of creating a coherent link with characters already seen in the 2018 movie "Black Panther." Being able to see certain small details, references, stories, and the introduction of new characters, I believe, fulfills in some way.

It should be noted that it is not an animated miniseries that will revolutionize the Marvel universe, but it can entertain true fans. In addition, from my perspective, it is not the best of all Marvel Animation productions either; works like "X-Men 97" or "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" are better, emphasizing plot, impactful moments, animation, and story. Even so, "Eyes of Wakanda" can be enjoyed.

The animation seems well-crafted to me, it has nuances, colors, designs, sequences, and attractive designs, its goal is well-deserved. Despite that, there's a small detail about the characters' gaze or facial features that doesn't quite convince me. The environments, locations, and so on are very well done. The musical score carries weight within the plot.

Now then, each episode has questionable details, whether due to conventions, the strength of the script, better execution of the development, more engaging plots, or exploiting the potential they had. It is evident that there are one or two episodes that leave much to be desired, whether due to the narrative argument or character development. In my experience, the second episode is the best due to the connection established in various parts through the protagonists' goals, covering real historical themes and certain creative details.

"Eyes of Wakanda" serves as another window to provide stories that can be entertaining for many viewers, fulfilling in certain details, but dividing the critics considerably. Ryan Coogler's work and his love for the culture are evident.

The essence of the comics is present and appreciated. It's a product that could have been much better, but it works. The added characters have their importance, and especially those connections with the live-action movies. Iron Fist is back in the house.

It's okay! If you've seen Predator: Killer of Killers, Spiderverse, or Arcane, this one might not impress you as much. It was decent for the most part, but the stories weren't particularly amazing-they were just average.

That said, I did enjoy the fight scenes and the tech; those were definite highlights.

One thing I honestly couldn't stand was the accent-it was horrendous. Why couldn't they just speak in a native tongue like the Japanese or Italians do in this same series? Instead, they went with this awkward, forced English accent that just didn't work.