21/49
We explore key moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and turn them upside down, leading viewers into uncharted territory. Chadwick Boseman’s final Marvel project before his death. The Watcher: [Introductory narration for each episode] Time. Space. Reality. This is more than a linear path. It is a prism of infinite possibilities, where a single choice can branch into infinite realities, creating alternate worlds from the ones you know. I am the Watcher. I am your guide through these new, expansive realities. Follow me and think about the question… “What if?” After the Marvel logo appears, it changes into an animated form in the style of the show. Based on Marvel Studios: Legends: Guardians of the Multiverse (2023). A very simple episode of rushing to fit these pieces into the puzzle correctly. My facial expression was also quite direct when I watched this episode, because there was no thrill or even a logical narrative to it. I understand that this is maybe an animated series aimed at kids? But I guess only kids who have already seen the entire MCU will be able to enjoy it. We’ll see how the rest of the episodes play out, but I’m certainly not too excited about them after this one. Edit: Episode 2 gave a real sense of what the MCU is all about, it was creative and thoughtful, with major “WHAT IF” moments. I enjoyed seeing T’Challa on screen again. However, episode 3 was a turning point and forced me to edit this review. It was so exciting and thrilling to watch that I could watch an entire movie based on this episode. It reinvented the characters we know to a level that leaves us wanting more. Hopefully by the end of the season I’ll have a 10 star editorial. Edit II: Here’s another star from me for a “weird” but thought-provoking episode that was definitely the best of the bunch in terms of writing, voice acting, animation, and story. Special mention to Benedict Cumberbatch for voicing him as the boss. Kudos to Marvel for creating this episode. However, coming up to episode 5, it was definitely fun, humorous, and engaging with high-quality animation, but again, it showed too much at once, not giving the audience enough time to take it all in. Regardless, the overall rating for the series is 9/10, at least until the next two episodes. They need to finish episode 4 to get a 10 from me. Refresh your watchlist with the latest list of movies and TV shows streaming on Disney+, featuring old favorites and great newcomers.