What If? episode 6 is now available on Disney Plus. The new episode focuses on Killmonger and his relationship with Tony Stark. This is a timeline where Killmonger saves the eccentric billionaire before the Ten Rings can take him hostage. While that may sound interesting on paper, and there are undoubtedly some cool moments, this is unfortunately one of the weaker episodes. Here is the What If? episode 6 review and ending explained.
What If? episode 6 review
What If? episode 6 moves quickly between plot points, with Killmonger saving Tony Stark before the Ten Rings can get to him. A number of interesting twists follow, with Killmonger’s true goal revealed. Unfortunately, it’s a similar goal that’s seen in the MCU Black Panther movie and this ultimately leads to a less interesting conclusion.
The sixth episode gets points for the number of key character deaths, however, as a lot of people die. There won’t be spoilers here, though, but suffice it to say that fan-favorites face their unfortunate demise. The brutal pacing lessens the weight of these deaths, however, and the obvious answer of the whodunnit mystery makes it difficult to take seriously.
Killmonger is even more manipulative in this episode than he is in the MCU movie. However, this should make his motivations obvious, but most other characters don’t notice this.
What If? episode 6 ending explained
What If? episode 6 ends with Killmonger becoming the new Black Panther.
It seems that he has gotten away with killing T’Challa, Tony Stark, and others until Shuri visits Pepper Potts. Shuri shows Potts evidence of Killmonger murdering Tony Stark and the pair begin to formulate a plan on how to take the new Black Panther down. Just as this happens, the episode is brought to a sudden end.
While the next What If? episode is likely to focus on a new character, with rumors pointing to Party Thor, it’s clear that Killmonger’s Black Panther will eventually have to face up to what he has done, as Shuri and Potts are determined to make his betrayal known. This may happen in the series finale or it could be saved for season 2.
What If? episode 6 review: The final verdict
What If? episode 6 is one of the weaker episodes in the series so far, but it still features enough twists and turns to remain entertaining.
The animation is still stellar and Michael B. Jordan and Tony Stark both reprise their roles for a convincing presentation. With that said, this version of Stark is painfully stupid and it’s quite unbearable.
Diehard Marvel fans will want to watch What If? episode 6, but it’s not a requirement. Like many of the episodes in this series, they can easily be skipped without worry.
Rating: 6.5/10
