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Season 1 – What If...?

2021

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Reimagining noteworthy events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and creating a multiverse of infinite possibilities.

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Critics Consensus

What If...? may not add much to the larger MCU narrative, but surprising takes on beloved characters and some of the best action sequences in the entire franchise make for engaging viewing.

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

Each of the three half-hour episodes made available for review locked me in with breezy scripts, an agile narrative energy and a mesmerizing, near-photorealistic animations style.

Aug 12, 2021

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Perri Nemiroff

Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)

The story, animation style and short running time don't always come together, but the first three episode still showcase a very exciting creative swing for Marvel.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 12, 2021

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Louis Chilton

Independent (UK)

Each episode may begin with What If...?, but they end, resoundingly, with nothing more than "So what?"

Rated: 2/5

Aug 11, 2021

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Joonatan Itkonen

Toisto.net

Each new tease of potential futures feels tantalizing. Yes, most of it is heavy on the fan service, but after sticking with the intricate plotting for this long, I’d argue it’s well deserved.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 5, 2024

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Jennifer Bisset

CNET

Infinity War is the only movie that ended on a downer, but in Marvel's What If, it happened again and again as a reminder that we're fortunate to see the heroes win in the movies or else we'd be constantly heartbroken again and again.

Mar 30, 2023

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Joseph Garcia

Dynamic Duel Podcast

Any anthological exploration outside the primary universe is just a sandbox... We don't have to care about it, and because we don't have to be invested, it's hard to be. So when I was digging this show, it was good. When I wasn't, it just felt pointless.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 7, 2023

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Andrew L

Fantastic! Marvel takes a bunch of "What If" scenarios and links them all together for an epic season finale.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/24

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matthias s

Marvel's "What If...?" Season 1 is a delightful, mind-bending ride that reimagines the MCU's most iconic moments with a twist. As a die-hard Marvel fan, I loved diving into these alternate realities, where familiar characters face entirely new challenges. The animation is stunning, capturing the essence of the original films while giving us something refreshingly different. Standout episodes like "What If... T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?" and "What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?" are both poignant and thrilling. The series excels at blending humor, action, and heart, but some episodes felt a bit rushed or less impactful. While not every twist landed perfectly, the overall concept and execution are impressive. "What If...?" offers a fresh perspective on the MCU and leaves us eager for more alternate adventures. A solid 73% star rating – it's a must-watch for fans who love exploring the endless possibilities of the multiverse!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/12/24

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Audience Member

So good! So good! I loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/24

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Brayden G

Pretty good a little bit higher than my expectations

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/05/24

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Idan Charles L

I love how dark and serious it is

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/01/24

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Charlie M

I like the premise, but only a couple very interesting ideas were used here, and the rest were just silly or forgettable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/24

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Jeffrey Wright

The Watcher

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T'Challa

Samuel L. Jackson

Nick Fury

Chris Hemsworth

Thor

Michael B. Jordan

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Episode 1

Aired Aug 11, 2021

What If… Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?

When Steve Rogers is seriously injured, Peggy Carter becomes the world's first super soldier.

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Episode 2

Aired Aug 18, 2021

What If… T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?

The rough-and-tumble space pirates known as the Ravagers abduct T’Challa instead of Peter Quill.

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Episode 3

Aired Aug 25, 2021

What If… The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?

Nick Fury struggles to launch The Avengers when candidates are targeted by a serial killer.

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Episode 4

Aired Sep 1, 2021

What If… Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?

A grief-stricken Doctor Strange uses the Eye of Agamotto in a dangerous effort to change the past.

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Episode 5

Aired Sep 8, 2021

What If... Zombies!?

When The Avengers are infected by a zombie plague, surviving heroes search for a cure.

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Episode 6

Aired Sep 15, 2021

What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?

An American soldier called Killmonger rescues Tony Stark when his Humvee is attacked in Afghanistan.

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Episode 7

Aired Sep 22, 2021

What If... Thor Were an Only Child?

Thor, who never learned to be a good hero, throws an out-of-control intergalactic party on Earth.

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Episode 8

Aired Sep 29, 2021

What If... Ultron Won?

Natasha Romanoff and Clint Barton seek to destroy killer-robot Ultron following a cataclysmic event.

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Episode 9

Aired Oct 6, 2021

What If... The Watcher Broke His Oath?

What If… The Watcher broke his oath?

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