Spoilers What If...? season three discussion thread
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Not sure what to think of episode 5. So I not going. Got other things on mind. Sleep is a better option.
Yeah, but she's not really a duck though.
This was also my least favorite episode so far this season, I just didn't find any of the characters or story all that interesting.
This was also my least favorite episode so far this season, I just didn't find any of the characters or story all that interesting.
Yeah, that confused me too, I kept waiting for some kind of explanation for how people survived because I can't imagine people surviving something as drastic as a Celestial breaking out of the center of the planet without some very serious help.
I'm old enough to recall when Disney strong armed Marvel into giving Howard pants because he looked a little too much like Donald. Now that Disney owns Marvel I keep hoping Howard will lose his pants and return to his original design. Probably not.
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3.4 - I admired the audacity of the Christmas Day episode featuring a magical, sought-after, miracle child...but she's the product of the relationship between a human woman and an alien duck. This was clearly trying to be as silly as possible and achieved that goal. I enjoyed all the character cameos and that they got Josh Brolin just for one joke. I'm going to guess that Sameul L. Jackson agreed to do the episode on the condition that he got to deliver the ridiculous "Fury OUT!" sign-off.
3.5 - I liked the more serious tone and that they stuck to it throughout without any silly jokes to relieve the tension. I'm guessing Ironheart was originally supposed to be released before this season. But this was actually a better introduction to Riri's character than her forgettable apperance in Wakanda Forever. They probably should have done a better job remding us who Ying Nan is (Michelle Yeoh's character in Shang-Chi, I had to look it up.) And yeah it's pretty weird that they didn't spend any time exploring what it would be like living on an Earth that's broken into pieces and how they're can possibly still be any kind of civilization there. Anyway I liked it better than the first two of the season.
3.5 - I liked the more serious tone and that they stuck to it throughout without any silly jokes to relieve the tension. I'm guessing Ironheart was originally supposed to be released before this season. But this was actually a better introduction to Riri's character than her forgettable apperance in Wakanda Forever. They probably should have done a better job remding us who Ying Nan is (Michelle Yeoh's character in Shang-Chi, I had to look it up.) And yeah it's pretty weird that they didn't spend any time exploring what it would be like living on an Earth that's broken into pieces and how they're can possibly still be any kind of civilization there. Anyway I liked it better than the first two of the season.
I didn't think of that, but it's another good point.
One other thing that bugged me about this morning episode, is that it would have been nice to get at least some hints at what happened to the A-listers, like Captain America, Hulk, or Iron Man.
Loved this episode. I loved the boldness of the sheer destruction and hopelessness of this ruined Earth (even if the science of people surviving on it doesn't make a lick of sense...). I loved that Riri Williams became the last best hope. And I loved that Uatu broke his oath for her...even if I didn't like the implication that she always failed in other realities (which leaves me wondering about "our" Riri).
I wasn't surprised Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Yeoh didn't return, but I was surprised we didn't get Benedict Wong or Danai Gurira. But at least we got Emily VanCamp (in a glorified cameo...but as the Power Broker!) and Tessa Thompson. Plus, the introduction of Jason Isaacs as The Eminence. Not ominous at all...
I wasn't surprised Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Yeoh didn't return, but I was surprised we didn't get Benedict Wong or Danai Gurira. But at least we got Emily VanCamp (in a glorified cameo...but as the Power Broker!) and Tessa Thompson. Plus, the introduction of Jason Isaacs as The Eminence. Not ominous at all...
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I agree with the posters above. How the hell did Earth survive the Emergence? It would have taken a quick one line explanation. "Until Dr. Strange cast a survival spell or something to that effect. However, the end drama with The Watcher has me wondering if the character is going to play a pivotal role in Secret Wars, which will be the finale to the Multiverse Saga.
I love a good Western with a twist and this episode stepped up to the challenge. The unlikely pairing of champion archer and martial artist cast as gunslingers slip seamlessly within this story and I loved the chemistry between Shang-Chi and Kate Bishop as a result. However, I wish the opening credits hadn't spoiled the reveal of The Hood's identity with the omission of Anthony Ramos and the inclusion of Meng'er Zhang, but perhaps it would've still been obvious for us viewers. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the tragedy of Xialing's tale and how abruptly it ended. I also loved the unexpected but natural inclusions of Wyatt Russell's John Walker and Walton Goggins' Sunny Burch, both of whom were right at home in a Western setting.
Uatu is facing the consequences of his further oath breaking...but aren't The Emenience and his fellow Watchers breaking their own oaths by interfering with his interference, too? Hypocrites among hierarchy? Never!
Uatu is facing the consequences of his further oath breaking...but aren't The Emenience and his fellow Watchers breaking their own oaths by interfering with his interference, too? Hypocrites among hierarchy? Never!
I certainly hope we get to see Jeffrey Wright as a live-action Uatu!
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