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What If...?

2021 – 2024Show3 seasons26 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic726.1Rotten Tomatoes85%62%

A nostalgic, epic animated series about pop culture and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

3 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S1E4 "What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?" 8.9

Episodes

7.8
7.2
6.1

Story

One question changes everything.

Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments.

Feels like

  • Multiverse Exploration
  • Marvel Cinematic Universe Spin-off
  • Anthology Format
  • Nostalgic Fan Service
  • High-Concept Sci-Fi
  • Visually Stunning CGI
  • Alternate Reality Storytelling
  • Action-Packed Spectacle
  • Meta-Narrative Commentary
  • Short-Form Episodic Adventure

Cast

24 of 185 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bryan Andrews, Stephan Franck
Written by
Matthew Chauncey, Ryan Little, A.C. Bradley
Produced by
Carrie Wassenaar, Danielle Costa, Alex Scharf
Music by
Laura Karpman, Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum

Everyone

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Facts

August 11, 2021 · December 29, 2024 · Ended

First aired
August 11, 2021
Last aired
December 29, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Never Trust a Trailer, The Multiverse, Alternate Universe Reed Richards Is Awesome +9

  • Never Trust a Trailer
  • The Multiverse
  • Alternate Universe Reed Richards Is Awesome
  • Scenery Porn
  • The Cameo
  • In Spite of a Nail
  • Dies Differently in Adaptation
  • Role Swap AU
  • Ignored Epiphany
  • The Worf Effect
  • Title Drop
  • Sequel Hook

12 of 85 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream What If...??"

Questions about What If...?

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream What If...??

Disney+PBS

In the United States, What If...? streams on Disney+, and it is free with ads on PBS. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is What If...? worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (65). Season 3 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.1 against 7.8 for the best season.

Which season of What If...? is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.1. The highest-rated episode is What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands? (season 1, episode 4) at 8.9, and the lowest is What If... Agatha Went to Hollywood? (season 3, episode 2) at 5.5.

Is What If...? okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is What If...? plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does What If...? use?

Never Trust a TrailerThe MultiverseAlternate Universe Reed Richards Is AwesomeScenery PornThe CameoIn Spite of a NailDies Differently in AdaptationRole Swap AUIgnored EpiphanyThe Worf EffectTitle DropSequel Hookand 73 more

TV Tropes lists 85 tropes for it, including Never Trust a Trailer, The Multiverse, and Alternate Universe Reed Richards Is Awesome.