VisionQuest arrives with the weight of a trilogy on its shoulders — and the first reviews suggest it’s not sure how to carry it. The series, which premieres Wednesday, October 14, on Disney+, marks the final chapter in the story that began with WandaVision in 2021 and continued with Agatha All Along in 2024. Paul Bettany reprises his role as Vision, now navigating a fractured sense of self while confronting the return of Ultron, played once again by James Spader. The show also introduces a mysterious young man who may be Vision’s son, a thread critics are still unpacking. Rotten Tomatoes currently lists Season 1 at 85% fresh, but the consensus is far from unified. The Hollywood Reporter offers a mixed take: praise for Bettany and Spader’s performances, but criticism of the show’s overreliance on backstory. Angie Han writes that VisionQuest shines when it focuses on character dynamics, but falters when it tries to juggle too many ideas. Alison Herman argues it revisits themes of loss and recovery from WandaVision without leaving a lasting emotional impact. TechRadar stands in stark contrast, awarding four out of five stars. Critic Tom Power calls the series a ‘scintillating slice of superhero science fiction’ and highlights the depth of its emotional resonance as a fitting end to the saga. Looper delivers the harshest verdict: just four out of ten. Alistair Ryder describes the show as ‘jarringly behind the times’ and concludes it might be the most passionless entry in the MCU’s streaming lineup. Still, Jonathan Sim acknowledges ambition. Even if execution falls short, and sees VisionQuest as proof there’s life left in these characters. The premiere event at London’s BFI IMAX drew the full cast: Bettany, Spader, Emily Hampshire, Ruaridh Mollica, T’Nia Miller, James D’Arcy, Todd Stashwick, and Joe Locke, who appeared in Agatha All Along. Photos from the red carpet circulated widely. Now, the real test begins. The show lands on Disney+ this week. Whether it satisfies fans or leaves them wondering what could’ve been depends on who you ask.