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What If... The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?

  • Episode aired Aug 25, 2021
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
17K
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Fred Tatasciore, Tom Hiddleston, and Jaimie Alexander in What If...? (2021)
ActionAdventureAnimationSci-Fi

Nick Fury struggles to launch The Avengers when candidates are targeted by a serial killer.Nick Fury struggles to launch The Avengers when candidates are targeted by a serial killer.Nick Fury struggles to launch The Avengers when candidates are targeted by a serial killer.

  • Director
    • Bryan Andrews
  • Writers
    • A.C. Bradley
    • Matthew Chauncey
    • Andrea R. Stephens
  • Stars
    • Jeffrey Wright
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Michael Douglas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bryan Andrews
    • Writers
      • A.C. Bradley
      • Matthew Chauncey
      • Andrea R. Stephens
    • Stars
      • Jeffrey Wright
      • Samuel L. Jackson
      • Michael Douglas
    • 72User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jeffrey Wright
    Jeffrey Wright
    • The Watcher
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    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Nick Fury
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    Michael Douglas
    Michael Douglas
    • Hank Pym
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    Lake Bell
    Lake Bell
    • Natasha Romanoff
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    Mick Wingert
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    • Tony Stark
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    Clark Gregg
    Clark Gregg
    • Agent Coulson
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    Frank Grillo
    Frank Grillo
    • Brock Rumlow
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    Jeremy Renner
    Jeremy Renner
    • Clint Barton
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    Stephanie Panisello
    Stephanie Panisello
    • Betty Ross
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    Mark Ruffalo
    Mark Ruffalo
    • Bruce Banner
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    Tom Hiddleston
    Tom Hiddleston
    • Loki
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    Michael Patrick McGill
    Michael Patrick McGill
    • General Ross
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    Jaimie Alexander
    Jaimie Alexander
    • Lady Sif
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    Alexandra Daniels
    Alexandra Daniels
    • Carol Danvers
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    Terri Douglas
    Terri Douglas
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    Elisa Gabrielli
    Elisa Gabrielli
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    Piotr Michael
    Piotr Michael
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    David Michie
    David Michie
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    • Director
      • Bryan Andrews
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      • A.C. Bradley
      • Matthew Chauncey
      • Andrea R. Stephens
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    8SHU_Movies

    Not perfect, but still fun

    Some moments seemed a little off and some things were really strange, but it was still very fun. I like the inclusion of several characters in the final scenes! I love who it was that was actually killing the Avengers.
    8MandalBros-5

    LOVED it but the RUNTIME should've been MORE.

    What I liked in this episode is that they've shown us so many references from the entire MCU within a very short time. They've recreated the moments from Iron Man 2, Thor, The Incredible Hulk & Avengers with some twists. And that's the reason this episode deserved more runtime.

    It suffered with the same problem that episode 1 did. In episode 1, it was not much necessary. But, for this episode it was mandatory as there are so many stories in this one episode. They've showed us all of these within just 27 mins. If the runtime was more, then it would've been awesome.

    But, overall I loved it.

    Available on Disney+ Hotstar.

    © MandalBros.
    8invictor

    Finally a good episode

    So far the series has been too goofy and felt like it was targetted for kids, but this episode has renewed my expectations. After Carter becoming the most powerful hero and a goofy Star-Lord who can redeem any character for the sake of the plot, this episode presents a more intriguing premise that got me hooked from the start. I hope they keep it up with the upcoming and probably darker episodes.
    9mizbanazir

    A darkly comical whodunnit involving the OG Avengers!

    This was, by far, the most interesting "What if..?" episode. It gets to the point right from the beginning and keeps you engaged all the way to the end. The pacing is perfect! It's fast-paced and yet it did not feel rushed at all! It's quite suspenseful and adheres to the classic murder-mystery genre involving the OG avengers.

    Unlike the first 2 episodes, the humour in this one was actually improved. The comic bits are really funny and it is quite evident that these bits have been basically used to cut the tension and dail down the dark tone of the episode. Hence, it sort of felt like a dark-comedy.

    The only issue i found with this episode is that it becomes slightly predictable after a point. However, there are other minor plot twists that pop up after the "big reveal", which kind of negate the overall predictability of the episode.

    This was a risky episode with so many things that could have gone wrong but it deviated from that landmine and delivered a total blast! Brilliantly executed and something different from MCU!
    9shivamg-91052

    Interesting

    Its Good how the show is turning up to be... I liked the concept and saw different teams together.

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    • Trivia
      This story was inspired by "Fury's Big Week", a limited series comic book published in 2012 that served as a tie-in to Phase one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It explained how the events of Iron Man 2 (2010), The Incredible Hulk (2008) and Thor (2011) were happening at the same time. Hence the title cards featuring the days of the week in between scenes.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Natasha Romanoff: I've got General Ross, a dozen snipers, and a few tanks. What are you dealing with?

      Nick Fury: Space vikings.

      Natasha Romanoff: Showoff.

    • Connections
      Edited into Marvel Studios: Legends: Guardians of the Multiverse (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Love is a Game
      Written by Stan Erivan

      Courtesy of Extreme Music

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia(animation production)
    • Production companies
      • Marvel Studios
      • Flying Bark Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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