What if?

2013Show1 season12 episodes

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

What if mechanics told us the truth? What if Barbie and Ken really existed? What if hockey players were always polite with each other? These are the kinds of set-ups explored in this irreverent, absurd and nutty sketch comedy television show.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Facts

January 21, 2013 · April 8, 2013 · Ended

First aired
January 21, 2013
Last aired
April 8, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
Canada

Tropes

Call-Back, The Multiverse, Celebrity Paradox +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is What if? worth watching?"

Questions about What if?

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is What if? worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70.

How long does it take to watch What if??

4 h

About 4 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2013.

Will What if? make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch What if??

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is What if? in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does What if? use?

Call-BackThe MultiverseCelebrity ParadoxBig BadNever Trust a TrailerThey Killed Kenny AgainEarn Your Happy EndingDies Differently in AdaptationOpening NarrationBloodless CarnageMood WhiplashAlternate Selfand 73 more

TV Tropes lists 85 tropes for it, including Call-Back, The Multiverse, and Celebrity Paradox.