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We're going deep into spoilers and getting very nostalgic as we discuss Hawkeye Episode 5 "Ronin" in this week's chat about the penultimate episode of the show. Hawkeye Episode 5 "Ronin" Synopsis Head Writer: Jonathan Igla Episode Written by: Jenna Noel Frazier Episode Directed By: Bert & Bertie Staff Writer: Heather Quinn Executive Story Editors: Katrina Mathewson and Tanner Bean In 2018, two Black Widows, Yelena and Sonya, in an attempt to deprogram Anna, a former Black Widow who was already free of her programming. But before Anna can recruit Yelena as a contract assassin, Yelena is "snapped" out of existence in her bathroom only to return to the same spot (just with different décor) 5 years later. In the present, Kate Bishop returns to her mother's house after Clint Barton’s refusal to allow her on his mission, and informs Eleanor about Jack Duquesne's shell corporation, leading to him being arrested. Kate heads back to her apartment to salvage her fire-damaged belongings where she finds Yelena and her dinner waiting for her. Over boxed Macaroni cheese Yelena questions Kate Bishop's loyalty to Clint after only knowing him for a week. After thanking Kate for the chat and evening together she leaves with a warning not to get in the way of her contract to kill Clint Barton. Clint, in an attempt to protect his family, puts back on the Ronin suit and arranges a meeting with Maya Lopez at the auto shop where he killed her father. He takes out the Tracksuit Mafia and gets embroiled in a fight with Maya, but manages to incapacitate Maya before he unmasks himself to convince her to end her vendetta and stop pursuing his family. He also reveals that he was tipped off by an informant working for Maya’s Father’s boss who wanted her father dead. Bishop returns to assist Barton against Maya and helps him escape. Lopez does not believe Barton at first, but later questions Kazi, who she suspects of knowing more information. The next day, over breakfast Yelena sends Kate a text that reveals that she was hired by her mother to kill Barton and that Eleanor is working with Maya's "uncle", the Kingpin. Hawkeye Episode 5 Cast * Jeremy Renner - Clint Barton / Hawkeye* Hailee Steinfeld - Kate Bishop* Tony Dalton - Jack Duquesne*

We're chatting all about Hawkeye Episode 4 "Partners, Am I Right?". We're going into full spoiler filled detail on LARPers, Rolex's, Pizza Parties and cameos in our latest Podcast. Hawkeye Episode 4 "Partners, Am I Right?" Synopsis Head Writer: Jonathan Igla Episode Written by: Erin Cancino and Heather Quinn Episode Directed By: Bert & Bertie Staff Writer: Heather Quinn Executive Story Editors: Katrina Mathewson and Tanner Bean Clint Barton and Kate Bishop manage to defuse the sword-to-the-neck situation after Jack Duquesne and Eleanor Bishop recognise him as an Avenger. But learning about their “partnership” Eleanor asks Clint to keep her daughter out of their investigation into the Tracksuit Mafia. But Clint just promises to keep her safe and leaves, sneaking the Ronin Sword with him. Later that day Eleanor leaves an urgent message to an unknown person to inform them of the situation. But Clint is suspicious and with the help of his wife Laura, he discovers that Jack is the CEO of Sloan Limited, a shell corporation that launders money for the Tracksuit Mafia. That night Kate tries to soften the blow of another night away from his family, as she throws an impromptu Christmas party for Clint, Pizza Dog and herself. As the slushy cocktails flow and the two reminisce, Kate deduces that Hawkeye took up the mantle of Ronin during The Blip. The next day after many cups of coffee Clint locates Kazi and asks him to talk down Maya Lopez out of her vendetta against Ronin, while Kate enlists the LARPERS to retrieve the trick arrows out of an NYPD lockup. In a follow-up call from Laura, she informs her husband that the Rolex watch stolen by the Tracksuit Mafia is still emitting a tracking signal from a building in downtown New York. While Hawkeye keeps watch from the roof of the building opposite, Kate goes to retrieve it, but soon discovers that the watch is located in Maya’s apartment, where she also keeps notes on Clint Barton and his family. As Maya confronts and attacks Kate, Hawkeye is ambushed by a masked assassin but he manages to send a zip wire to get Kate out of Maya’s apartment, where she joins him to fight both Maya and the unknown assassin. In the ensuing fight, Kate injures Maya, forcing her to retreat; Hawkeye manages to unmask his assailant and comes face to face with Yelena Belova, Natasha Rominov’s sister, before she escapes. With the realisation that a Black Widow Assassin is now involved, Clint refuses to put Kate in any further danger and breaks off their partnership.

We're back with an action packed look at Hawkeye Episode 3 "Echoes". We're discussing the episode in full spoiler filled detail and chatting about every single trick arrow deployed in our latest podcast. Hawkeye Episode 3 "echoes" Synopsis Head Writer: Jonathan Igla Episode Written by: Katrina Mathewson and Tanner Bean Episode Directed By: Bert & Bertie Staff Writer: Heather Quinn Executive Story Editors: Katrina Mathewson and Tanner Bean In 2007 young Maya Lopez is learning to live in a world without hearing. Growing up she is supported by her father as he encourages her to jump between the two worlds of the hearing and the signing. But one evening Maya witnesses the slaying of her father at the hands and sword of the Ronin. In the present day, Maya stands over Clint Barton and Kate Bishop to interrogate them about Ronin, as she seek revenge for her murdered father. Clint manages to free himself and fend off Maya and the Tracksuit Mafia, though Maya breaks his hearing aid in the process. Freeing Kate Bishop they escape the warehouse, but are pursued in their stolen saloon car by Maya, her second in command Kazi and the rest of the Tracksuit Mafia. With the help of many trick arrows they manage to escape their pursuers and get back to their safehouse. Clint gets his hearing aid fixed, they manage to walk the dog, now christened Pizza Dog, and both look to learn more about the Tracksuit Mafia as well as her soon to be step-father Jack Duquesne. Kate brings Clint back to her mother’s penthouse, where she attempts to access the criminal database of her mother’s company - Bishop Securities. However, Kate is locked out of the system as she attempts to bypass the encryption., while Clint hears a noise elsewhere in the apartment. As he goes to investigate he encounters the sharp end of Jack Duquesne, as he holds the Ronin sword to Clint’s throat. Hawkeye Episode 2 Cast * Jeremy Renner - Clint Barton / Hawkeye* Hailee Steinfeld - Kate Bishop* Tony Dalton - Jack Duquesne*

We're having a LARP with Hawkeye Episode 2 "Hide and Seek". We discuss the episode in full spoiler filled detail. Make sure you watch both episode 1 and 2 before listening to our chat. Hawkeye Episode 2 "Never Meet Your Heroes" Synopsis Head Writer: Jonathan Igla Episode Written by: Elisa Lomnitz Climent Episode Directed By: Rhys Thomas Staff Writer: Heather Quinn Executive Story Editors: Katrina Mathewson and Tanner Bean After the events of the night before, Kate Bishop takes Clint Barton back to her apartment; but she has left a trail to her own home which is attacked by the Tracksuit Mafia. The pair are forced to evacuate the apartment after a Molotov cocktail sets Kate’s home on fire, which prevents them from taking the Ronin suit away from the scene of the fire. Trying to get off grid, Kate takes them to her Aunt's apartment where she can rest and patch up her battle scars. Meanwhile Clint tries to recover the Ronin suit. While unsuccessful, he has a LARPer lead on where the Ronin suit may have gone. The next day Clint returns to his hotel and sends his children back home, promising to return home by Christmas day. He has 6-days and counting! With the kids on the plane he escorts Kate to her mother’s company, Bishop Securities, then heads over to Central Park for some “Hey nonny, nonny” and live action role playing as he fights to the “death” a firefighter named Grill to recover the Ronin suit. With the suit in his possession he looks to contact the Russian Mafia believing he can sort out the mess created by Kate and be back home in time for Christmas. Later that evening, during dinner, tensions rise as Kate tries to prove that Jack Duquesne was involved in Armand's death, but her mother Eleanor is unconvinced. So Kate decides to settle the matter by challenging Duquesne to a fencing duel to prove he is a liar about his sword skills. She does, but her mother remains unconvinced. She leaves the apartment unsettled by an offer of a Armand III butterscotch from Jack which convinces her further of his involvement. In the taxi home she tries to contact Barton, not knowing that he has allowed himself to be captured by the Tracksuit Mafia. She tracks down Barton's location, but ends up being captured herself. As the pair are tied to fairground rides the gang informs their boss Maya Lopez, aka Echo, of Hawkeye and Kate Bishop's capture. Hawkeye Episode 2 Cast

Put up the tree and settle down to get through the holidays with Hawkeye Episode 1 "Never Meet Your Heroes". We'll be discussing each episode in full spoiler filled detail. Hawkeye Episode 1 "Never Meet Your Heroes" Synopsis Head Writer: Jonathan Igla Episode Written by: Jonathan Igla Episode Directed By: Rhys Thomas Staff Writer: Heather Quinn Executive Story Editors: Katrina Mathewson and Tanner Bean It’s 2012 and as the battle of New York rages between the Avengers and the Chitauri, a young Kate Bishop witnesses Hawkeye battling his foes and aspires to become a hero like him after he unknowingly saves her life. In the present day, Clint Barton is spending some quality time with his children in the lead up to Christmas in New York, with musicals, meals and movie marathons. Meanwhile Kate Bishop, back from her destructive semester at college, attends a charity auction gala with her mother Eleanor and is surprised to learn that her mother is engaged to Jack Duquesne. After witnessing an argument between her mother and Jack’s uncle, Armand III, Kate follows him into the basement of the building where she stumbles onto a black market auction where Armand and Jack are bidding on items recovered from the remains of the Avengers Compound. The auction is interrupted by the Tracksuit Mafia, a Russian street gang who attempts to recover a watch among the items. Kate manages to hide her identity using one of the auction items, Clint Barton's Ronin suit, and defeats the Tracksuit Mafia. She escapes to her apartment after rescuing a stray one-eyed dog, but heads back out to learn more about Armand III. When she breaks into and enters his home she discovers that Armand has been murdered. While running away from the crime scene, she is cornered by the Tracksuit Mafia members but is rescued by Clint who is curious to know who is wearing his Ronin suit and why it’s been heavily featured on the evening news. Hawkeye Episode 1 Cast * Jeremy Renner - Clint Barton / Hawkeye* Hailee Steinfeld - Kate Bishop* Tony Dalton - Jack Duquesne*

With the release of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings on Disney Plus we finally get the chance to discuss the 25th MCU movie in full spoiler filled detail. Synopsis for our Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings Movie Review Directed By - Destin Daniel Cretton Screenplay by - Destin Daniel Cretton, Dave Callaham and Andrew Lanham Story by - Destin Daniel Cretton and Dave Callaham Based on characters by - Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin Shaun and best friend Katy are living their life in San Francisco, parking cars for the rich elite of the city, with the occasional joyride. They've known each other since Shaun arrived in Katy's school as a young child with barely any English. When Shaun foils an attack on him on their bus journey to work, Katy learns he's been hiding a secret. His name is Shang not Shaun and he's the son of Wenwu the ancient and feared leader of The Ten Rings. Over the course of time Wenwu has harnessed the deadly power of a weapon known as The Ten Rings. Shang-Chi, and Katy travel to Macau to locate Shang-Chi's sister, Xialing, to warn her of a potential attack on her. Xialing refuses to listen to Shang. But both are attacked and brought to their father’s compound. There they learn that Wenwu was testing their abilities as he needs them on a mission to find Ta Lo, the mystical homeland of their late mother Li. But their father has been possessed by an ancient spirit, The Dweller In The Darkness, preying on his hopes that his dead wife is alive, to get access to the mystical city. Shang-Chi, Katy and Xialing refuse to believe their mother if alive and refuse to help. They are imprisoned with the last person that crossed their father, actor Trevor Slattery. He and his pet Morris, a mythical Hundun, know the route through the deadly bamboo forest to the hidden city of Ta Lo. Escaping their father’s compound, they survive passage to the hidden city and team up with his Auntie Ying Nan and the villagers of Ta Lo and fight for the survival of both this world and theirs against Wenwu’s obsession to break the barrier where he believes his wife resides. Shang tries to prevent his father from further weakening the dragon scale barrier, that is releasing soul eaters from another dimension, collecting human souls to feed and awaken the Dweller. As he faces off against his father, he is flung into the nearby lake where his dragon heart awakens the Great Protector who comes to join the fight. As he confronts his father again he wins the right to command the Ten Rings when he uses everything he learned from his mother to best his father in combat.

We're back in the cinema with the 26th movie in the MCU and our Marvel's Eternals Movie discussion. We go deep into spoilers about the epic introduction to a new side of the marvel cinematic universe from director Chloé Zhao. Synopsis for our Eternals Movie Review Spoiler filled Podcast Directed By - Chloé Zhao Screenplay by - Chloé Zhao, Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo and Kaz Firpo Story by - Ryan Firpo and Kaz Firpo Based on characters by - Jack Kirby In 5000 BC a group of Eternal warriors, Ajak, Ikaris, Sersi, Sprite, Thena, Druig, Gilgamesh, Kingo, Makkari and Phastos were sent to earth by the Celestial being Arishem. Their mission is to protect humans from violent Deviants but not interfere with human progress. Over millennia they fight this battle, and eventually establish a stronghold where they live together in Babylon. Two of the Eternals, Ikaris and Sersi fall in love and marry. By 1521, at Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, the Eternals finally defeated the last Deviant on Earth. In the aftermath of this victory, Thena is afflicted with Mahd Wy’ry, a disease that releases the memories of all of her previous lives. She can not control her power and attacks the Eternals. Gilgamesh calms Thena and agrees to watch over her instead of wiping her mind. With their mission seemingly complete, their leader, Ajak, releases the rest from their obligations to go out in the world and live lives until Arishem calls upon them. But Druig, who has the power of mind control, is angry that he’s not allowed to use these powers to prevent conflict between humans and separates from all the rest. In present day London, Sersi and Eternal teenager Sprite are attacked by a new, more powerful Deviant. With the help of Ikaris they drive away the monster and set out to find their leader Ajak who has been murdered by the Deviant. As Sersi stays by Ajak’s side a golden orb passes from Ajak to her, as she is chosen as the new leader of the team. She contacts Arishem, Sersi learns the truth. They were to encourage life on earth until there was enough to awaken a new Celestial Tiamut. The return of all humans after Thanos’ snap has tipped the balance and Sersi needs to reunite the Eternals before the planet they love is destroyed. Cast of Marvel's Eternals Sersi played by Gemma Chan Ikaris played by Richard Madden

With What If? Season 1 complete we wrap up the show and discuss our favourite episode, what we would have liked to see in season 1 and what's coming in Season 2. Marvel's What If? Season 1 Details Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige What If? Season 1 Head Writer: A.C. Bradley What If? Season 1 Director: Bryan Andrews What if we had a Pub Quiz? During each podcast we asked a question about each episode in our What If? Pub Quiz. You sent your answers in each week to feedback@tvpodcastindustries.com In this episode the listeners with the most correct answers were in with the chance of getting their hands on some What If? Funko Pops. Here's the list of questions and the answers: Question 1 - Episode 1 “What If Captain Carter Was The First Avenger?” Question: What was the name of the Red Skull’s Castle? Answer: Castle De Krake Question 2 - Episode 2 “What if T’Challa Became A Starlord?” Question: What folklore hero does T’Challa embody as Starlord? (For a bonus point – What name does Yondu give this folklore hero?) [2 points.] Answer: Robin Hood and Robin Leech Question 3 - Episode 3 “What if The Earth Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?” Question: What is Agent Coulson’s S.H.I.E.L.D. login password used by Natasha Romanov? Answer: #stevestevesteveiheartsteve0704 Question 4 - Episode 4 “What If Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?” Question: From what creature or animal did the Misguided Doctor Strange Supreme get his Cloak from? Answer: Bug or Beetle Question 5 - Episode 5 “What if…Zombies?” Question: What job does Okoye think Happy Hogan has? Answer: Uber Driver Question 6 - Episode 6 “What if Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark??” Question: How much can Tony Stark spend on a slow Tuesday in Vegas? Answer: $10 million Question 7 - Episode 7 “What if Thor Were an Only Child?” Question: What tattoos do Thor and Jane Foster get in Las Vegas? Answer: Thor gets Science with a microscope and Jane Foster gets Magic and Mjolnir Question 8 - Episode 8 “What if Ultron Won?” Question: What type of take away does Natasha Romanov order from Avengers tower? Answer: Pizza with a gluten free crust Question 9 - Episode 9 “What if The Watcher Broke His Oath?” Question: What music related battle cry does Thor use before attacking Ultron and who was the original singer? Answer: Viva Las Vegas originally sung by Elvis Presley AND THE WINNER IS!!! - Mr Steve Brown

Season one ends with the What If? finale Episode 9 "What If The Watcher Broke His Oath?". We discuss the new Guardians of the Multiverse and our spoiler filled thoughts on the season. Marvel's What If? Finale Episode 9 Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written By: A.C. Bradley Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews One selected group of Guardians can save the multiverse!  From across the multiverse The Watcher selects his team.  Captain Carter who would sacrifice herself for the mission, will create the opportunity. T’Challa Starlord, considering every option, will provide the skill for an advantage. The Supreme Doctor Strange will provide the protection to get the job done. Ever trusting Partyboy Thor will provide distraction to achieve their goals. Eric Stephens AKA Killmonger will analyse the situation for the best advantage to himself. And Gamora, fresh from an unseen victory over Thanos, will provide the experience to defeat another infinity stone wielder, the all-powerful Ultron. Assembled, the new Guardians of Multiverse get Ultron’s attention, their battle against the powerful cosmic being plays out across worlds, with magic, molnar, and zombies, they manage to get their sticky fingers on the soul stone. As the Watcher brings them through to the only universe where Ultron can be defeated, Gamora’s infinity stone crusher doesn’t work.  As Ultron fights back and the Black Widow enters the fight, Natashia and Peggy work together to deploy the analogue technology in tribute to Hawkeye. Arnim Zola begins his work on Ultron, defeating  his host and claiming the infinity stones. But Killmonger also makes claims on them and the two battle for their power. This was all in the plan for The Watcher and Strange Supreme pulls Zola and Killmonger into his prison to contain them for eternity, extinguishing the multiversal threat. The Guardians return to their universes but Natasha refuses to go back to a dead planet. The Watcher opens a new door for Natashia to start a new life as she joins a universe where their Black Widow has already been lost. Back on the Lumarian Star, Captain Carter returns to her mission where a long lost surprise is waiting for her. Marvel's What If? Finale Episode 9 Cast * The Watcher - Jeffrey Wright* Peggy Carter played by Hayley Atwell* Starlord T'Challa - Chadwick ...

For the penultimate and for the first time multiverses are tying together in What If? Episode 8 "What if Ultron Won?". An action packed episode filled with Easter Eggs everywhere. Marvel's What If? Episode 8 Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written By: Matthew Chauncey Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews One lost battle can change a multiverse! Tony Stark’s tech experiment has gone rogue as Ultron, having taken the Mind Stone and Vision's vibranium body, defeats the Avengers and begins his mission for peace on earth. After his nuclear obliteration of the human species, Ultron begins to bring peace to all corners of the universe along with the power of the remaining 5 Infinity Stones taken from a bisected Thanos. Eradicating planet after planet only Carol Danvers in space, and Clint Barton and Natashia Romanov on earth stand in his way. While Natashia and Clint look to an analogue piece of tech, in the form of Arnim Zola’s consciousness, to infiltrate and bring down Ultron and his hive; Carol decides to fight fire with fire but she is killed in a face-off deep inside the core of the planet Xandar. With his mission in the universe complete, Ultron hears the voice of the Watcher. Discovering the existence of the multiverse, his mission is suddenly renewed - peace in our time and across multiversal space. On Earth Barton sacrifices himself to allow Natashia and Zola, now in the body of an Ultron drone, to escape Ultron’s drone army as Zola is unable to upload himself to the hive. Ultron is no longer just off-world but outside known space! Being attacked by Ultron in the multiversal plane, the Watcher uses all his power to limit Ultron’s zeal to spill across universes and prevent their destruction. They battle across the multiverse until Ultron gains the upper hand. The Watcher flees and reluctantly accepts that he must intervene asking Stephen Strange Supreme for his help. Marvel's What If? Episode 8 Cast * The Watcher - Jeffrey Wright* Clint Barton/Hawkeye - Jeremy Renner* Strange Supreme - Benedict Cumberbatch* Arnim Zola - Toby Jones* Natasha Romanoff -

With very special guest Jason Cabassi of Podcastica.com we Partay with the Party Prince as we chat about Marvel's What If? Episode 7 "What If Thor Were An Only Child?" in full spoiler filled detail. You can hear all of Jason's podcasts, including his coverage of What If...?, over at PODCASTICA.COM Marvel's What If? Episode 7 Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written by: A.C. Bradley Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews One Party can change the world for a while! The All-Father Odin is entering his rejuvenating Odin-Sleep leaving Thor in charge of Asgard.  His mother Frigga takes the chance to go and visit her sisters, so Thor decides to party somewhere outside of the view of stoic watcher Heimdal. They settle on Las Vegas in Midgard and travel there for the party of the universe. While monitoring for intergalactic signals, Jane Foster and her research assistant Darcy track the party prince and get brought in to his celebrations. As things get more festive Thor falls for Jane and Darcy marries the space travelling Howard the Duck. But with Nick Fury in hospital after being denied entry to the shindig, S.H.I.E.L.D. agents Maria Hill, Phil Coulson and Brock Rumlow are unable to stop the spread across the earth and, worrying the planet will be destroyed they call in the biggest gun they have; Captain Marvel. Captain Marvel and Thor fight but, with Captain Marvel put into time out by Mjolnir, Thor continues partying as the celebrations spill all the way to Paris, London and Australia. He is joined by Loki Laufeyson and his fellow frost giants. Thor’s brother from another mother also knows how to party on a grand scale but as it spirals out of control Jane Foster does the only thing she knows to do to stop it. She calls Thor’s mother Frigga.  Frigga leaves immediately to discipline Thor but he’s learned his lesson and cleans up the Earth before she gets there.  As Thor invites Jane out on a date before he returns with Frigga to Asgard, a portal opens and Ultron Sentries spill out, followed by sentient robot Vision in possession of all six infinity stones. Marvel's What If? Episode 7 Cast * The Watcher - Jeffrey Wright* Thor - Chris Hemsworth* Jane Foster - Natalie Portman* ...

We chat about another big change from the MCU in Marvel's What If? Episode 6 "What If Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?" in spoiler filled detail. Marvel's What If? Episode 6 Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written by: Matthew Chauncey Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews One rescue can change a universe! On a visit to Afghanistan in 2008 Tony Stark is rescued from an attack by Lieutenant Eric Stevens, codename Killmonger. Killmonger uncovered a plot by Stark Industries COO Obadiah Stane to remove Tony from the company. Erik is rewarded for his discovery with the role of COO as Stane is arrested. Working together the killer leaders create an automated combat drone led by JARVIS’ A.I. and powered by vibranium from Wakanda. In order to create an army of these soldiers they make a deal with Ulysses Klaw using Lieutenant James Rhodes to hide their involvement. Black Panther arrives to break up the deal and retrieve the stolen vibranium from Klaw, but Killmonger is waiting and executes both James Rhodes and T’Challa. He returns to Stark Industries and kills Tony Stark blaming his murder on retaliation from the Wakandans. Killmonger gains access to Wakanda by using Ulysses Klaw but kills him and offers him up to the Dora Milaje in return for a meeting with King T’Chaka. Erik reveals he is the lost nephew of T’Chaka and wants his place in their society. With the US and Wakanda on the precipice of war, the US creates the robot army and sends them to the outskirts of the hidden city. Killmonger convinces the Wakandan leaders to allow the army in, cutting off their connection to external satellites. As the Wakandan’s defeat the robot army, T’Chaka selects Erik Killmonger as the next Black Panther. But the young princess Shuri is not convinced of Erik’s intentions and shares the murders he committed on his quest for power with Pepper Potts. Together they agree to expose the truth about the new Black Panther to stop the war between the USA and Wakanda. Marvel's What If? Episode 6 Cast * The Watcher played by Jeffrey Wright* Erik Killmonger played by Michael B. Jordan* T'Challa/Black Panther played by Chadwick Boseman* Queen Ramonda played by Angela Bassett* Oko...

One bite can change a universe. We chat about Marvel's What If? Episode 5 "What If…Zombies?" in spoiler filled detail. Marvel's What If? Episode 5 Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written by: Matthew Chauncey Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews One bite can change a universe! Bruce Banner is sent to warn Earth’s mightiest heroes that the Mad Titan is on his way. But when he arrives at Doctor Strange’s Sanctum the city of New York is empty. With no one to help, Bruce’s fate looks sealed when Ebony Maw and Cull Obsidian arrive on Earth to retrieve the other Infinity Stones. But out of the darkness Iron Man, Doctor Strange and Wong arrive and dispatch the Black Order members. But as the dust settles our heroes begin to feed on them before turning their attention on Banner. The Avengers have become Zombies. Luckily Hope Van Dyne saves Bruce and Spider-Man whisks him away to their base of operations. Spidey introduces Bruce to the rest of the survivors including Happy Hogan, Sharon Carter, The Winter Soldier, Okoye and Ant-Man’s former criminal colleague Kurt, and onboards him to the zombie apocalypse. The team explains that the outbreak was caused when Hank Pym rescued his wife Janet Van Dyne from the microverse, who had become infected with a virus. The Avengers were brought in to help but only accelerated its spread as they became infected with the zombie virus. The world was quickly overrun. The team find a ray of hope when they receive a message from a former S.H.I.E.L.D. outpost to inform them that someone has found a cure. They make the dangerous trip across New York losing Sharon and Happy to the zombies and an injured Hope Van Dyne who sacrifices herself to get them to their destination. There they find Vision who has survived the Zombie outbreak. Vision reveals that the Mind Stone could be the key to the survival of the human race, revealing the cured head of wisecracking Scott Lang. But Vision’s real motives become apparent when they find a mutilated T’Challa at the base and realise he’s trying to keep Wanda Maximoff alive and captive by feeding her other superheroes. The powerful Scarlet Witch escapes, killing Kurt, Bucky and Okoye.Spidey, the head of Scott Lang and T’Challa escape to Wakanda with the cure and Vision’s Mind Stone, just as the zombie Thanos has arrived in New York to collect the final Infinity Stone. Marvel's What If? Episode 5 Cast * The Watcher played by Jeffrey Wright* Bruce Banner/Hulk played by

It's a tale of love lost on What If? Episode 4 "What If Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?". A beautifully told story we discuss all of it's spoiler filled detail in this week's podcast. Marvel's What If? Episode 4 Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written by: A.C. Bradley Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews One small choice can change the world or destroy a universe! Christine Palmer accepts Stephen Strange’s invitation to the medical dinner in his honour. But that fateful night results in the death of Christine and Stephen Strange survives the car crash and his hands are untouched. But Stephen realises how close he and Christine were; racked by grief Stephen searches for meaning and learns the mystic arts at Kamar-Taj under the direction of the Ancient One. Two years later, still grieving his lost love, Doctor Strange attempts to use the Eye of Agamotto repeatedly to save Christine. In all scenarios she dies. An echo of the Ancient One warns Stephen that Christine’s death is an absolute point in the timeline that can not be undone and using The Eye will destroy the fabric of reality. But the arrogant Strange refuses to listen so the Ancient One splits Strange into two alternate versions on the same timeline. One accepts Christine’s death and heads for tea with Wong, while the other heads on a journey to the lost library of Cagliostro in his attempt to save Christine. At the library, with the help of the mystical O'Bengh, The Sorcerer Supreme discovers in the book of Cagliostro how to gain the power to break the absolute point by absorbing the magical energy of other mystical creatures, in particular that of a powerful tentacled creature. The more he absorbs the more his grasp of reality fades, taking on the forms and powers of his prey he becomes Strange Supreme. He must finally confront and absorb the energy of himself contained in the alternate Doctor Strange. In the final battle, Strange Supreme overpowers Doctor Strange and absorbs his powers, using it to finally resurrect Christine. But his actions tear reality apart, disintegrating the universe around him, including Christine. Strange Supreme begs the Watcher for help, but he refuses to intervene. As Christine fades from Strange’s hold, leaving Strange Supreme to grieve alone as his universe collapses. Marvel's What If? Episode 4 Cast * The Watcher played by Jeffrey Wright* Doctor Stephen Strange played by Benedict Cumberbatch * Doctor Christine P...

Set during Nick Fury's big week, What If? Episode 3 "What If the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?" is our first murder mystery in this animated universe. We chat all about it in full spoiler filled detail. Marvel's What If? Episode 3 Synopsis Executive Produced by: Bryan Andrews, A.C. Bradley, Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Feige Head Writer: A.C. Bradley Episode Written by: A.C. Bradley and Matthew Chauncey Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews One small choice can change the world! Monday. At a doughnut shop in California, S.H.I.E.L.D. Director, Nick Fury, and agent Natasha Romanoff are powerless to prevent the death of Tony Stark. Romanoff is accused of his murder, but slips away from the S.H.I.E.L.D. strike force team led by Brock Rumlow. Tuesday. In Mexico a mysterious hammer has caught the attention of S.H.I.E.L.D. Under the watchful gaze of Clint Barton the hammer’s owner, with amazing hair, comes to retrieve his property as Barton fires his arrow into the heart of Thor the God of Thunder. Clint Barton is held under lock and key for his murder. Hours later, despite around the clock supervision, Clint is found dead in his cell. Later that day Loki arrives from Asgard backed up by the warriors Three and an army of Asgardians. He wants to punish the puny planet for the murder of Thor. But convinced that smaller forces are at play, Nick persuades Loki that they should work together to catch their common enemy. Wednesday, following Fury’s orders, Natasha pays a visit to Doctor Betty Ross and meets Bruce Banner. During an attack from Betty’s father, General Thaddeus Ross, Banner is hit by an unexpected shot. Transforming into the Hulk the misunderstood monster suddenly grows bigger until his body explodes. The Incredible Hulk and Bruce Banner are dead. Another future Avenger removed. That night in a deserted library, Natasha investigates the murders and discovers a connection to Hope Van Dyne, a deceased former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent. Before she can speak directly to Fury an unknown assailant emerges from the darkness of the library and murders Natasha Romonov. Thursday. Nick visits Van Dyne’s grave where he’s confronted by her father Hank Pym. Blaming S.H.I.E.L.D. for her death, Hank has been murdering all of the potential candidates for the Avengers Initiative. With assistance from Loki, Nick defeats Hank Pym but the world is left almost defenseless as Loki decides the world needs a new master, Himself. But there is reason for hope as Nick begins to assemble the remaining heroes - Captain Marvel, a defrosting Captain America and of course Agent Phil Coulson - to lead the charge against the tyranny of the trickster God.