The phrase "What If" refers to two notable TV series:
- "What If...?" is an American animated anthology series from Marvel Studios available on Disney+. It explores alternate timelines in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), showing what could happen if key moments in the MCU films occurred differently. The series features the Watcher as the narrator and includes many MCU actors reprising their roles. It premiered its first season in 2021 and concluded with its third season in 2024. The show creatively examines multiverse possibilities with varying heroes, genres, and storylines.
- "What/If" is an American thriller miniseries available on Netflix, created by Mike Kelley. It debuted in 2019 and explores the ripple effects of a single decision that changes lives, focusing on morality tales and consequences of unacceptable actions by otherwise acceptable people. Each season tackles a different story inspired by significant cultural themes.
These two series differ significantly in genre and approach: "What If...?" centers on superhero alternate realities in an animated format, while "What/If" is a live-action thriller dealing with moral dilemmas.
