Disney PlusWhat If...? (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Gender Swap: Yes
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes traditional Christian ideology, emphasizing faith, family values, and spiritual calling as the path to true fulfillment, which aligns with conservative principles.
The series actively re-imagines established characters, frequently involving race or gender swaps for roles traditionally held by white males. Its narrative is centered on exploring diverse outcomes and challenging conventional character portrayals, making DEI themes a core component of its storytelling.
Secondary
The series features multiple female characters, including Captain Carter, Black Widow, and Gamora, who are depicted engaging in and winning close-quarters physical combat against various male opponents, utilizing martial arts, melee weapons, and enhanced physical abilities.
The series explores alternate realities where established Marvel characters' roles are altered. In one prominent storyline, Peggy Carter, a female character, receives the super-soldier serum and becomes Captain Carter, effectively taking on the heroic mantle and powers analogous to Captain America, a role canonically established as male. This constitutes a gender swap of a significant character role.
The animated series 'What If...?' explores alternate timelines within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Across its various episodes and character permutations, there are no explicit depictions or direct references to LGBTQ+ characters or themes within the narrative. While some characters who are canonically LGBTQ+ in other MCU media appear, their queer identity is not portrayed or addressed in this series.
The animated series 'What If...?' explores alternate timelines for established Marvel Cinematic Universe characters. It maintains the original racial portrayals of these characters from their live-action or comic book counterparts, without depicting any character as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
8.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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