What If...?: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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

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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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What If...?: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) 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 Full Review What If...?: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) 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 Full Review What If...?: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) 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 Full Review What If...?: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) 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 Full Review What If...?: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 Full Review What If...?: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dane D “What If…?” Is an incredible way to continue the MCU, and a great way to bring back what is now gone! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Andrew L Fantastic! Marvel takes a bunch of "What If" scenarios and links them all together for an epic season finale. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review 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 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review Audience Member So good! So good! I loved it! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/24 Full Review Brayden G Pretty good a little bit higher than my expectations Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/05/24 Full Review Idan Charles L I love how dark and serious it is Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/01/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

A.C. Bradley Creator Jeffrey Wright The Watcher Chadwick Boseman T'Challa Samuel L. Jackson Nick Fury Chris Hemsworth Thor Michael B. Jordan Killmonger
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Episodes

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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 8, 2021 What If... Zombies!? When The Avengers are infected by a zombie plague, surviving heroes search for a cure. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 6, 2021 What If... The Watcher Broke His Oath? What If… The Watcher broke his oath? Details

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Director
Bryan Andrews

Creator
A.C. Bradley

Executive Producer
Brad Winderbaum, A.C. Bradley, Kevin Feige, Bryan Andrews, Victoria Alonso, Louis D'Esposito

Screenwriter
A.C. Bradley, Matthew Chauncey

Network
Disney+

Rating
TV-14

Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Animation

Original Language
English

Release Date
Aug 11, 2021
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