On the August 11, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler discussion about Marvel’s What If season 1 episode 1 “Captain Carter”.
Opening Banter: New Coke Zero.
In The Spoiler Room: Marvel’s What If season 1 episode 1 “Captain Carter”
Brief reactionsMarvel’s ‘What If…?’ Review: The Multiverse Offers Mixed Results with Stylish Animation and Rushed Storytelling


Episode ReviewWhat is this show?
Who are the watchers?
The moment it branches
Butterfly effect
Figuring out hat multiverse we are in
Marketing differences
Favorite moments
Least favorite moments
The ending of the episode


SpeculationWhat does the ending mean for future episodes
Captain Carter is the Crux of Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Animated Series and Will Return in Future Seasons


Interviews: Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Writer and Director Discuss Remixing the MCU, the Arc of The Watcher & More [Interview]






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