S2E4
What If… Iron Man Crashed into the Grandmaster?
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
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
A breezy, goofy hour that leans hard into comedy, and mostly gets away with it. Tony and Valkyrie make a fun odd-couple pairing, the racing sequences are nicely animated, and Jeff Goldblum clearly had a blast recording his lines. It’s slight compared to the season’s heavier episodes, but as a light detour it goes down easy. Worth a watch if you’re in the mood for something silly.