25. What If...? Episodes 1-3 Season One Discussion

This is the Way Phase Four

What if Marvel made an animated show for the adult MCU audience with visuals so stunning that the story didn't matter? When they do, please tell us.

We loved WandaVision even if Emmy voters didn't. It provided us weeks of deep dives and thrilling mystery.

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier was a shorter, more politically charged buddy cop show, but the lasting implications on the MCU were felt this summer at the end of a phase four movie.

Loki may have been the most fun we've had and he (and Sylvie, of course) one-upped Sam and Bucky by introducing the MCU Phase Four main villain.

That's why What If...? falls a little flat to us, at least in the first few episodes. Nothing happening here escapes the universe and affects the sacred timeline. That doesn't mean it doesn't have any enjoyable experiences for the audience, but it's not as lasting, not as engrossing, and not as exciting as the live action shows. The animation is amazing, but the stories...

Well, what if you watch the show with us, listen to our podcasts, and let us know what you think?

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