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Eyes of Wakanda

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show2025

58%

WISE Score

Wakandan warriors chase Vibranium artifacts through history in this middling MCU animated series that's more 'meh' than 'magnificent.'

Eyes of Wakanda

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TV-14, 2025

58%

WISE Score

Wakandan warriors chase Vibranium artifacts through history in this middling MCU animated series that's more 'meh' than 'magnificent.'

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, Marvel's churning out content faster than Vibranium can absorb kinetic energy, and this one feels like it. The premise is cool—historical Wakandan warriors on globe-trotting missions—but the execution is aggressively mediocre.

A 6.2 on IMDb and 3/5 on Letterboxd tells you everything: this is background-watching material at best. It's not offensively bad, but it's also not particularly good. If your teen is a hardcore Black Panther fan who needs every crumb of Wakanda lore, sure, queue it up. But for everyone else? There are better animated shows and better MCU entries.

The 14+ rating also means younger Marvel fans who loved the lighter Disney+ shows will find this too intense, while the formulaic mission structure means it lacks the depth to really engage older viewers. It's stuck in that awkward middle zone of being too violent for kids and too shallow for adults.

Skip it unless you're a completist, and even then, keep your expectations low.

Age Fit

Best for teens 14+ who are already MCU fans and want more Wakanda content. The 14+ rating and action-heavy premise make this too intense for tweens, while the mediocre reception means casual viewers can safely skip it.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Marvel animated series featuring heroic warriors on missions throughout history. The Wakandan setting typically models honor, duty, and teamwork. However, as a mission-focused action show about 'dangerous missions' and 'enemies,' expect combat-heavy content with less emphasis on emotional depth or interpersonal kindness. The tone is likely serious rather than chaotic, but the warrior focus means less modeling of everyday cooperation.

Imaginative

Globe-trotting historical adventure with Vibranium artifacts offers solid world-building across different time periods and locations. The Wakandan mythology and technology blend provides creative sci-fi/fantasy elements. However, as a mission-based anthology series, it's more about executing objectives than open-ended exploration or creative problem-solving. Decent originality within the MCU framework but constrained by action-adventure formula.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates this 14+, suggesting moderate violence expected for Marvel content. 'Dangerous missions' and 'enemies of Wakanda' implies combat, weapon use, and potentially character deaths. Disney Plus Kids Mode available provides some guardrails. MCU shows typically avoid gore/nudity but can have intense action sequences and peril. The 14+ rating suggests this isn't a surprise-free experience for younger viewers—expect some edge.

Enriching

Historical settings across different time periods could offer cultural and temporal learning opportunities. Themes of duty, heritage, and protecting one's nation provide some ethical framework. However, middling ratings (6.2 IMDb, 3/5 Letterboxd, 71 Metacritic) suggest execution is mediocre—not particularly insightful or memorable. Likely provides surface-level entertainment without deep character development or meaningful takeaways beyond standard hero-journey beats.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Expands MCU lore with historical Wakandan stories outside the main film timeline
Globe-trotting adventure format offers variety in settings and time periods
Showcases Wakandan culture, technology, and warrior traditions for fans hungry for more Black Panther universe content
Animated format allows for potentially creative action sequences and visual storytelling

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What to Watch For

14+ rating means this isn't for younger Marvel fans—expect action violence and intensity beyond typical Disney fare
Mediocre ratings (6.2 IMDb, 3/5 Letterboxd) suggest this is skippable even for MCU completists
Mission-of-the-week format may feel repetitive or lack emotional investment in characters
Could feel like homework for casual viewers not deeply invested in Wakanda worldbuilding

Conversation Starters

"What do you think makes someone a good protector of their community or country?"
"If you could travel to any time period to recover something important, when would you go and why?"
"How do you think Wakanda's decision to hide from the world for so long affected other countries?"
"What's more important—following orders or questioning a mission you think might be wrong?"

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