WHAT IF...? Season 2!

Usagi Pilgrim · Nov 15, 2023

This looks incredible. We're even getting Neil Gaiman's 1602 in here!

blewis17 · Nov 16, 2023

You know what... THIS is how you do a Marvel show now.

renaissance_man · Nov 17, 2023

What an amazing way to round out the year with an episode a day.
I am really looking forward to this.
I know others have had qualms about the MCU films and series we've had this year but I have enjoyed them all and this is a huge bonus.

ScourgiousJinx · Nov 17, 2023

I'm in to watch the Guardians of the Galaxy episode. There rest is not of interest.

Usagi Pilgrim · Nov 17, 2023

ScourgiousJinx said:
I'm in to watch the Guardians of the Galaxy episode. There rest is not of interest.

I guess TECHNICALLY there would be three, based on what you'd consider GotG. There's the one set in the 80's titled "What If Peter Quill Attacked Earth?", "What If Nebula Joined The Nova Corps?", "What If Tony Stark Crashed Into The Grandmaster?". That last one is the episode that focuses on Tony & Gamora that was supposed to air last season, but was pushed back to this one. We saw the aftermath in the finale from last season when The Watcher recruited Gamora.

ScourgiousJinx · Nov 17, 2023

Usagi Pilgrim said:
I guess TECHNICALLY there would be three, based on what you'd consider GotG. There's the one set in the 80's titled "What If Peter Quill Attacked Earth?", "What If Nebula Joined The Nova Corps?", "What If Tony Stark Crashed Into The Grandmaster?". That last one is the episode that focuses on Tony & Gamora that was supposed to air last season, but was pushed back to this one. We saw the aftermath in the finale from last season when The Watcher recruited Gamora.

Good to know.

Bloop · Nov 17, 2023

I hope this season is less dark/horror-esque. I used to enjoy reading the original comic series for the alternate universe tales which varied in tone from story to story. Season one of the animated show had too much of a dark tone overall for me.

As far as this trailer, it sounds like they're using Michael Douglas for Ant Man, which I understand as he's the original in the MCU, but his voice is older sounding than what you'd expect from the younger look of the animated character.
I guess the premise of the episode is, "What if Hank Pym had an old man's voice in a young man's body?"

renaissance_man · Dec 28, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed series 1 and of the 7 episodes released of series 2 so far, have all been fantastic.
I think it was a clever strategy for series 2, it's been a real treat to have a new story every day to enjoy over the holidays

firesprite · Dec 28, 2023

I am REALLY liking this season. The premises are generally clever and a lot of fun, and there's an undercurrent of hopefulness to the resolutions of each show that is lovely.

Usagi Pilgrim · Dec 28, 2023

I'm curious if the last two episodes will be a loose 2-parter like last season. If it's taking place in the 1602 universe, I'll be a happy old man. LOL

Treadwell · Dec 28, 2023

Seen up to ep 6 so far, enjoying it!
Just one nit: early in Ep 5, Carter and Fury talk about how she wasn't "debriefed" about something. Based on context, they really mean "briefed."
How does that get through so many phases of the production process and past so many people?

Treadwell · Dec 28, 2023

Watched ep7, liked that one, too.

Another nit: I thought Karen Gillan's voice performance in Ep. 1 was lacking. It's like she was too aware of the Noir theme, and tried too hard to be all breathy and quiet and cool. It was very out of place in some scenes (one character speaking loud-ish from across a room and her whispering in response), and rather one-note and uninteresting.

Laspector · Dec 29, 2023

I understand young Peter Quill going to his Mom's grave, but wouldn't he try to see his grandfather?

renaissance_man · Dec 29, 2023

The 1602 episode was interesting but not necessarily my favourite of the this series. I think this is why the show works so well, you can take risks and still tell an interesting story that doesn't then have to be committed to for another 5 episodes.
I also found it surprising how much story they can get into a 30 minute runtime, they flyby but I never feel short changed.
I hear there is a preview for a 3rd series but I want to watch the final episode before watching any trailers just in case there is a spoiler.
Excelsior!

Usagi Pilgrim · Dec 29, 2023

renaissance_man said:
The 1602 episode was interesting but not necessarily my favourite of the this series. I think this is why the show works so well, you can take risks and still tell an interesting story that doesn't then have to be committed to for another 5 episodes.
I also found it surprising how much story they can get into a 30 minute runtime, they flyby but I never feel short changed.
I hear there is a preview for a 3rd series but I want to watch the final episode before watching any trailers just in case there is a spoiler.
Excelsior!

Totally agree.

I watched the 3 minute preview. It spoils nothing & got me hyped for a 'new' established character. Nothing to do with this season at all.