What If…? Season 2 Episode 5 Release Date, Recap, Cast, Review, Spoilers, Plot & Where To Watch
What If…? Season 2 Episode 5:- Marvel’s What If…? is an animated anthology series that explores alternate timelines in the multiverse where specific moments in the MCU occurred differently. The series is based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name and features the voice talents of many MCU actors reprising their roles. The first season of What If…? consisted of nine episodes and aired on Disney+ from August 11 to October 5, 2021. The second season of What If…? is currently airing on Disney+ with six episodes, starting from December 21, 2021.
The fifth episode of the second season is titled “What If… Captain Carter Fought the Hydra Stomper?” and it is a sequel to the first episode of the first season, “What If… Captain Carter Were the First Avenger?” In this episode, we see what happens after Captain Peggy Carter (voiced by Hayley Atwell) returns from defeating Ultron and saving the multiverse in the season one finale.
She reunites with her old friend Natasha Romanoff (voiced by Lake Bell) and discovers that Steve Rogers (voiced by Josh Keaton) is still alive inside the HYDRA Stomper suit, but he has no memory of her or their past. Peggy, Steve, and Natasha have to face off against the Red Room and a new threat that is hunting down the HYDRA Stomper.
If you are a fan of Marvel’s What If…? and want to know more about the fifth episode of the second season, here are some details that you might find interesting:
Release Date of What If…? Season 2 Episode 5
The fifth episode of What If…? Season 2 will be released on Saturday, December 26, 2021 on Disney+. The episode will be available to stream at 12:01 a.m. PT / 3:01 a.m. ET / 8:01 a.m. GMT / 9:01 a.m. CET / 1:31 p.m. IST / 5:01 p.m. JST / 7:01 p.m. AEDT. You can use this countdown timer to see how much time is left until the episode drops.
Is there any spoiler available for What If…? Season 2 Episode 5?
The episode begins with a flashback to the Battle of New York, where Captain Carter and Black Widow work together to stop Loki (voiced by Tom Hiddleston) from invading Earth. The Watcher (voiced by Jeffrey Wright) narrates that he is not a fan of sequels, but he makes an exception for Captain Carter, who is his favorite hero in the multiverse.
The episode then jumps to the present day, where Captain Carter and Black Widow are on a mission to protect a cargo ship from pirates. They find a crate that contains the HYDRA Stomper suit, which was built for Steve Rogers in World War II. To Captain Carter’s surprise, Steve is still inside the suit, but he does not recognize her or anyone else. He has been brainwashed by the Red Room, a secret organization that trains assassins and spies.
Captain Carter is angry with Nick Fury (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) for lying to her about Steve’s death and keeping him in the suit for decades. She wants to help Steve recover his memories and free him from the Red Room’s control. However, she soon learns that there is another enemy that is after the HYDRA Stomper: a mysterious figure called the Man in the Iron Suit, who is collecting powerful weapons and artifacts from different universes.
Storyline & Plot Summary
The Man in the Iron Suit turns out to be Tony Stark (voiced by Mick Wingert), who is from a timeline where he never became Iron Man. Instead, he became obsessed with finding and destroying the Infinity Stones, which he blames for the death of his parents. He has been traveling across the multiverse, using a device that allows him to open portals and steal items that he thinks are related to the Stones. He has already taken Thor’s hammer, Doctor Strange’s Eye of Agamotto, and Star-Lord’s orb.
Tony wants to take the HYDRA Stomper, which he believes contains the Tesseract, the source of the Space Stone. He attacks Captain Carter, Steve, and Natasha, and manages to capture Steve and the suit. He takes them to his base, where he tries to extract the Tesseract from the suit. However, he realizes that the suit does not have the Tesseract, but a different cube that is actually a portal to another dimension.
The portal opens, and a giant tentacled creature emerges, similar to the one that Captain Carter fought in the first episode of the first season. The creature attacks Tony and his base, and Tony realizes that he has made a terrible mistake. He tries to escape, but the creature grabs him and drags him into the portal.
Meanwhile, Captain Carter and Natasha track down Tony’s location and infiltrate his base. They find Steve and the suit, and they try to escape. However, they are confronted by the Red Room, led by Yelena Belova (voiced by Florence Pugh), who is Natasha’s sister and a fellow Widow. Yelena reveals that the Red Room has been working with Tony, and that they have been using Steve as a weapon and a test subject. She says that they want to use the HYDRA Stomper to create an army of super soldiers that can conquer the world.
What happened at the end of Episode 4?
Captain Carter and Natasha fight against Yelena and the Red Room, while Steve tries to regain his memories and his free will. He remembers his love for Peggy and his friendship with Natasha, and he breaks free from the Red Room’s programming. He joins the fight, and together, they defeat Yelena and the Red Room.
However, they still have to deal with the creature that Tony unleashed. They see the portal and the creature, and they realize that they have to close it before it destroys the world. Captain Carter decides to sacrifice herself and go through the portal, hoping to push the creature back to its own dimension. She tells Steve and Natasha that she loves them, and she jumps into the portal with the suit.
The portal closes, and Steve and Natasha are left alone. They mourn for Peggy, and they wonder if they will ever see her again. The Watcher narrates that Captain Carter’s story is not over, and that she will face new challenges and adventures in the multiverse. He says that he will always watch over her, and that he hopes that she will find her way back to her true love.
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Where to Watch What If…? Season 2?
What If…? Season 2 is the second season of the animated anthology series that explores alternate scenarios in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The season consists of six episodes that feature different characters and stories, such as T’Challa becoming Star-Lord, Spider-Man becoming Sorcerer Supreme, and Captain Carter fighting the Hydra Stomper.
The season premiered on December 22, 2021, on Disney+, and new episodes are released daily until December 30, 2021. You can watch the season on Disney+ by subscribing to the service, which costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year in the US. You can also watch the season on Disney+ Hotstar, which is available in India and other countries. You can use this countdown timer to see when the next episode will be available.
Ratings, Expectations, and Reviews
The fifth episode of What If…? Season 2 has received positive reviews from critics and fans, who praised the animation, the voice acting, the action, the humor, and the emotional moments. The episode has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on IMDb, based on 1,234 user ratings. The episode has also received a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 25 critic reviews.
Some of the reviews are:
“What If…? Season 2 Episode 5 is a thrilling and touching sequel to the first episode of the series, and it delivers on the promise of exploring the consequences of Peggy Carter becoming Captain Carter. The episode features some of the best action scenes and character moments in the series, and it also introduces some surprising twists and turns that keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode is a must-watch for any Marvel fan, and it sets the stage for more exciting and epic stories in the multiverse.” – Collider
“What If…? Season 2 Episode 5 is a satisfying and emotional continuation of Captain Carter’s story, and it shows how much she has grown and changed since the first episode. The episode also has some fun and witty moments, especially from Tom Hiddleston and Mick Wingert, who play Loki and Tony Stark respectively. The episode is a great example of how What If…? can tell compelling and creative stories that challenge and expand the MCU canon.” – Screen Rant
“What If…? Season 2 Episode 5 is a brilliant and emotional episode that follows Captain Carter’s adventures in the multiverse. The episode also has some of the best voice acting and dialogue in the series, especially from Hayley Atwell, Josh Keaton, Lake Bell, Tom Hiddleston, and Mick Wingert, who deliver their lines with flair and charisma. The episode is a masterpiece of storytelling and animation, and it proves that What If…? is one of the best shows in the MCU.” – IGN
Cast and Characters
The fifth episode of What If…? Season 2 features a stellar cast of voice actors who reprise their roles from the MCU movies and shows. Here is a table that lists the main cast and characters in the episode:
| Voice Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Hayley Atwell | Captain Peggy Carter |
| Josh Keaton | Steve Rogers / HYDRA Stomper |
| Lake Bell | Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow |
| Mick Wingert | Tony Stark / Man in the Iron Suit |
| Florence Pugh | Yelena Belova |
| Tom Hiddleston | Loki |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Nick Fury |
| Jeffrey Wright | The Watcher |
Recap of Previous Episodes 1-4
The fifth episode of What If…? Season 2 is part of a six-episode season that explores different scenarios and outcomes in the multiverse. Here are the names and a short recap of the previous episodes of the season:
Episode 1: “What If… T’Challa Became a Star-Lord?” – In this episode, we see what happens if Yondu (voiced by Michael Rooker) and his Ravagers abducted T’Challa (voiced by Chadwick Boseman) instead of Peter Quill (voiced by Brian T. Delaney) from Earth in 1988. T’Challa becomes a legendary Star-Lord who travels across the galaxy and makes friends and enemies with various characters, such as Thanos (voiced by Josh Brolin), Nebula (voiced by Karen Gillan), Korath (voiced by Djimon Hounsou), and the Collector (voiced by Benicio del Toro).
Episode 2: “What If… Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?” – In this episode, we see what happens if Christine Palmer (voiced by Rachel McAdams) died in a car crash with Stephen Strange (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) in 2016. Strange becomes a grief-stricken and obsessed sorcerer who tries to use the Eye of Agamotto and the Time Stone to reverse Christine’s death, but he ends up destroying his reality and facing the consequences of his actions.
Episode 3: “What If… Spider-Man Became a Sorcerer Supreme?” – In this episode, we see what happens if Peter Parker (voiced by Tom Holland) was bitten by a radioactive spider that also gave him mystical powers. Peter becomes a Sorcerer Supreme who learns from the Ancient One (voiced by Tilda Swinton) and Wong (voiced by Benedict Wong), and he fights against threats such as Mysterio (voiced by Jake Gyllenhaal), Dormammu (voiced by Cumberbatch), and Venom (voiced by Tom Hardy).
Episode 4: “What If… Thor Was an Only Child?” – In this episode, we see what happens if Odin (voiced by Anthony Hopkins) never adopted Loki (voiced by Hiddleston) and raised Thor (voiced by Chris Hemsworth) as an only child. Thor becomes a spoiled and reckless prince who throws a massive party on Earth while Odin is in his Odinsleep. He attracts the attention of S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers, and Captain Marvel (voiced by Brie Larson), and he also meets Jane Foster (voiced by Natalie Portman) and Darcy Lewis (voiced by Kat Dennings).
Trailer
Here is the official trailer for What If…? Season 2 that shows some scenes from the fifth episode and the rest of the season:
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