What If

What If...? is an animated anthology series that explores alternate timelines in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Each episode presents a pivotal moment from the MCU films and twists it, showing a different outcome. The series is narrated by The Watcher, a cosmic being who observes these divergent realities, and features familiar characters in entirely new situations and roles.

The first season of What If...? was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its creative storytelling, voice performances, and unique visual style that reimagined beloved MCU characters and scenarios. While some found the animation inconsistent at times, the series was lauded for its bold departures from established canon and its ability to explore fascinating hypothetical scenarios within the MCU.

• Praised for its imaginative 'what if' scenarios that offer fresh takes on MCU stories.

• The voice cast, particularly Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher, received accolades.

• Animation style and episode-to-episode quality received mixed reactions.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the series' creativity and the fun of seeing familiar characters in unexpected situations. Many appreciate the ambitious alternate storylines and the continuity that still ties into the broader MCU, although some viewers expressed a desire for more consistent animation quality across all episodes.

Nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (2022).

The character of Captain Carter is based on an idea originally conceived for the comics in the 1980s, but was never produced until this series brought her to life.