Summary Growing weary of Hela’s bloodlust, Odin opts to teach his daughter a lesson by stripping her of her powers and banishing her to Earth. But when she lands in ancient China, the seductive lure of the Ten Rings threatens to reawaken the Goddess of Death’s villainous appetite. Our Take A strong episode with a…
What If… Kahhori Reshaped the World?
Summary A Mohawk woman ventures into the waters of the Forbidden Lake to help save her people. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
What If… Captain Carter Fought the Hydra Stomper?
Summary Peggy Carter / Captain Carter believes that the love of her life, Steve Rogers, is long-dead until he is discovered alive as the villainous Hydra Stomper. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
What If… Iron Man Crashed into the Grandmaster?
Summary After his gambit to destroy the Chitauri Fleet during the battle of New York strands him on the planet of Sakaar, Tony Stark’s efforts to overthrow The Grandmaster lead to a ceremonial, grand prix-turned-demolition-derby—a death match that could land Tony on the Sakaarian throne. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes…
What If… Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?
Summary When Justin Hammer lays siege to Avengers Tower during the annual holiday party, there’s only one person left on site to stop him – Happy Hogan. But in setting out to prove his hero chops, Iron Man’s errand boy may end up transforming himself in more ways than one. Our Take Solid, satisfying television.…
What If… Peter Quill Attacked Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?
Summary In 1988 after seeing his mother Meredith die, Peter Quill is abducted by a group of Ravengers led by Yondu Udonta sent by the Celestial planet Ego. However rather than having a change of heart and raising Quill as his own, Yondu gave him to Ego as originally planned. Taking his walkman away, Ego…
What If… Nebula Joined the Nova Corps?
Summary In a world where Ronan deposes Thanos long before the events of “Infinity War,” Nebula is recruited to join the Nova Corps. Desperate to escape her father’s shadow, she sets out to prove her detective chops. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
What If… The Watcher Broke His Oath?
Summary In order to defeat Ultron, The Watcher breaks his oath and assembles a team of heroes from across the timelines. Our Take An all-timer. If you sample one episode of What If…?, make it this one.
What If… Ultron Won?
Summary Natasha Romanoff and Clint Barton seek to destroy killer-robot Ultron following a cataclysmic event. Our Take Everything What If…? does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
What If… Thor Were an Only Child?
Summary Thor, who never learned to be a good hero, throws an out-of-control intergalactic party on Earth. He learns a neat trick the Skrulls can do, then meets Jane Foster for the first time. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.