WHAT / IF
WHAT / IF

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WHAT / IF

2019
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

A pair of cash-strapped newlyweds accept a lucrative but morally dubious offer from a mysterious female benefactor.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users76%
Director: Michael Patrick Jann (Pilot)Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

The anthology series "What/If" explores the ripple effects of ordinary people making one small, transformative choice. Each season presents a different scenario where a single decision leads to unexpected and dramatic consequences, often involving dark secrets, ambition, and moral compromise. The first season centers on a documentary filmmaker who accepts a risky proposal from a venture capitalist, propelling her into a world of power, sex, and murder.

Critical Reception

"What/If" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its ambitious concept and Zellweger's performance, many found the storylines to be melodramatic, predictable, and lacking in depth. The show was often criticized for its sensationalism and uneven pacing, though its exploration of moral ambiguity and societal pressures garnered some attention.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for Renée Zellweger's compelling performance as the manipulative venture capitalist.

  • Criticism for the show's often outlandish and soapy plot twists.

  • Mixed opinions on whether the series successfully explores its 'what if' premise or devolves into melodrama.

Google audience: Audience reviews for "What/If" are generally positive, with many viewers enjoying the suspenseful and dramatic storylines. Appreciations often focus on the engaging performances and the addictive nature of the plot, though some find the scenarios to be overly dramatic or unrealistic.

Fun Fact

Renée Zellweger's role as Anne Montgomery marked her first regular role on a television series in over two decades, since her brief appearance on 'The Single Guy' in 1995.

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