What If...? 1x04 Reaction: What If Doctor Strange Lost His Heart

[@HeroesReforged]

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[@eddieterrell5215]

A lot of people talk about how soft dr strange was to christina. In the comics hes always destined to be alone as his spiritual job ill say calls for too much. This episode captured that perfectly

[@sugadaddy7050]

I think that the T.V.A. didn't intervene because that timeline was SUPPOSED to end. But still, watching Dr. Strange begging the Watcher for help was hard to watch. This was tragic....

[@jerumiles]

The moment when Strange braces himself in that last accident is perfection.

[@mezxv]

True. Can be read two ways: He's given up or he's trying to sacrifice himself instead of her by being in the passenger seat.

[@aterwilliger4820]

@@mezxv I read it as the latter. Makes the whole "...and it STILL doesn't work" so much worse.

[@sfcSpidey]

I’m wondering if the headlights are supposed to symbolizes the watchers eyes and his destiny in this universe always catching up to strange more of a crude theory but it’s how I saw it

[@Soggyoldsock]

Imo, he's preparing for the heartache not the crash.

[@TonyTylerDraws]

I read it as hoping to die in Christine's stead.

[@avathequeen14]

Strange switching seats with Christine and closing his eyes before impact felt like a suicide attempt and it made me really tear up. Then his “no no no nooo” at the end… oof, this one got me guys.

[@binaldoshi495]

I didn't even think of it as a suicide attempt. Okay my heart is shattered all over again :(

[@aussiejed1]

Didn't think about that! It makes sense. He decided to die if it would save her.

[@imjorkingmypeanits]

Holy shit that makes so much sense

[@Ezekku]

Benedict CRUSHED it with his voice, this is my favourite episode so far, was emotional, epic and the ending was really dark, I loved it!

[@joeldean2706]

The way he said no no at the end of the episode. Reminds me of an episode in the walking dead when Rick said no no and crying when Lori dies in season 3. I hate Lori but Andrew Lincoln acting was great in that scene.

[@DansPiratelife]

It was so sad to see the Cloak of Levitation sacrificing itself for Strange... even the little scream of pain :(

[@zulawoo]

First time I've actually got emotionally invested in a cloak... a fucking cloak...

[@Shap0o.PlayZz]

@@zulawoo hehhee yeah 🤷🏻‍♂️😭😅

[@insanegamer5794]

Not gonna lie, Stephen's "NO!" after he pulls Christine from the car and she's still dead..........that scream puts Vader to shame. Holy crap.

[@madtitan0825]

I mean no offense but Vader’s NOOO in ep3 is strangely hilarious

[@richardyoung3462]

It's straight out of The Simpsons...

[@juliocesarg.r.1238]

Stephen*

[@christianjohnsjohns8723]

For me it was Stephen saying I’m sorry that really got to me.

[@insanegamer5794]

@@juliocesarg.r.1238 Right, my bad. Don't know why I spelled it that way.

[@greenricky4782]

"No no no no" He voice acted that so well.

[@joeldean2706]

It was great man

[@techmaster9123]

Yeah.. just wish they didn't talk all through that

[@watsondillon1997]

He voiced both himself and Dormammu in the first Dr. Strange movie. And Smaug before that

[@passarovoador6662]

@@watsondillon1997 "He Voiced Himself"

[@watsondillon1997]

@@passarovoador6662 yeah I know, I meant he played Dr. Strange as well as Dormammu in the same scenes

[@thedarkknight2221]

I did not think that this show would go so far as to have a tragic horror story, and goddamn did it end tragically. I was actually scared for Stephen’s mind and soul the entire time. And when he was pleading for Oatu to save his universe only to be shown how it was all his fault, chills. That final scene of Strange just whimpering “No, no, no, I’m sorry.” has to be one of the most heartbreaking scenes I have seen in years.

[@jesushateswood]

This is my favorite episode so far. I'm so glad the "reckless" Dr Strange won in the end. I feel it HAD to end tragically. If they had made the "rational" Strange the winner I would have been disappointed. Having the hero save the day in this episode would have ruined the story. Plus, "reckless" Strange was the superior sorcerer. He put in centuries of mystical work that "rational" Strange did not.

[@GoB1996]

I think we got a little glimpse of what Sam raimi is gonna do with multiverse of madness, very excited for his vision on doctor strange!

[@kptmaci4979]

@@GoB1996 hope so :) If thats the glimpse of incoming horror, im all up for it!

[@nugzulla9579]

7:15 O-Bengh - "is she worth the pain?" Hector - "it's Rachel Mcadams bro, ofcourse!" Adam - "you-dono-notin" Agustin - "HAVE YOU SEEN MEAN GIRLS " dead.

[@alexkramerblogs]

Rachel McAdams and cars/busses

[@HeroesReforged]

@@alexkramerblogs 😂

[@rockinrussianboy]

We stan Rachel Mcadams here 😂

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

This episode of What If is, by far, the saddest episode to date. Holy shit, this was dark and depressing AF. Plus, I love the fact that 4 out of the 5 main actors from the first Doctor Strange movie came back for this episode. The horror elements throughout this episode has me super pumped and more curious as to what the Multiverse of Madness has to offer. I really, really hope that Doctor Strange Supreme can appear in live-action in future projects, played by Benedict Cumberbatch.

[@Mehdz03]

Apparently MoM is very scary

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

@@Mehdz03 I hope so.

[@GamiCross]

That feeling of absolute panic as he reaches into Chaos Magic to form a 'barrier universe' as Wanda did... but knowing that there's not enough of reality left, it collapses down to the bare 'mirror universe' bubble. You're an unsaved file on a crashing computer...

[@justinp.5941]

Dark, sad ending stories are necessary to help us feel the weight of the situations. We often hear “the fate of the universe lies in the balance etc. Blah blah blah” in super hero movies but we never see it actually end. We only see successful endings. Which makes us desensitized and un-impressed with the stories. This was an incredible episode. Loved it.

[@tylongkicks8821]

Stories like this DC Darkside War, and Injustice are needed.

[@CouchSpud91]

Stories of failure are necessary for us to appreciate what success brings.

[@morganrichardson8859]

Adam's right. I didn't think of Oatu as a character in the show, and didn't consider his narration to be breaking the 4th wall. But if he's engaging with the characters in the stories, then he's a character, too. Pretty cool!

[@justfresh179]

Each Episode Uatu keeps saying he can’t interfere but it sounds more and more like he’s trying to convince and remind himself he can’t even tho he may want to. Eventually I think he will and at that point, either we get led into Spiderman 3, Multiverse of Madness, or The Living Tribunal gets involved since it’s his job to get involved and his jurisdiction

[@pillsburryDoughFun]

In the comics he eventually does. If anything we will get his story before he interferes. That way we feel it more when he does reach out to help the heroes. Then we will be saying “NO NO NOOOOO 🙊 !”

[@EkardRimidalv]

It's like that nursery rhyme Johnny Johnny Yes Papa

[@firecat4529]

See how the green from the time stone turns red at the end (,like the colors of the infinity stones)? From "time" to "reality" manipulation, because I think bringing Christine back would warp and change reality to an extend where it breaks the rules of time, because without her death Strange wouldn't become a sorcerer, so he wouldn't even be there in the first place, doing magic trying to bring her back.

[@user-pi9de6nq5l]

Dang so he reality warped an infinity stone

[@angellopez3202]

This is the one I was looking forward to you guys reacting to the most! I think this one is my favorite just because of the emotional impact of it

[@techmaster9123]

I don't think they got any of the emotional stuff

[@rkrom4231]

Just as there are absolute points, there are absolute puns and Strange's name is always one.

[@TonyTylerDraws]

It would be Strange if they didn't.

[@ikaris3063]

"This is so sad you guys" - Hector with a full smile on his face 5:05 Just messing with you guys, love the reaction.

[@maaxross9894]

At that one point, Hector and Augustin on the sides like nerdy bread talking deep comic book connections and Adam just in the middle like the nerdy meat going “yo this is cool.” had me 😂

[@Soutar3DG]

And for people asking about absolute point in times and the time stone, the time stone works by reversing time, not actual time travel, it cannot reverse a point in time that would cause a paradox on itself. It might be able to if you had the reality stone at the same time, changing reality to allow it to happen.

[@akasunaS24]

Exactly

[@zeroskaterz92]

At the end there Strange pretty much converted the Time stone into Reality stone too but the lacked of Time stone led to what The Ancient One told Banner in Endgame.

[@mrchubbles]

Heroes Reforged on EP3: "This is so dark." What If? EP4: "And I took that personally."

[@lukejohnston3117]

EP5: "Allow us to introduce ourselves."

[@MayorDoWell]

Watch justice League dark

[@samfisher6606]

This has been the best episode so far. And Benedict Cumberbatch has been the best voice actor from the live action MCU in this series.

[@binaldoshi495]

I loved him too. But for me, it's tied with Chadwick Boseman. I loved him as Star Lord. Brought a certain levity while still retaining the T'Challa personality we know so well.

[@samfisher6606]

@@binaldoshi495 I don't know. There were a couple of lines where the accent seemed to slip and a couple of lines where it didn't sound like him. Cumberbatch sounded like Doctor Strange throughout the entire movie. Even when Sorcerer Sinister's voice was deeper and darker, you could still tell it was Benedict Cumberbatch. I also think part of it is that episode 4 was far more dramatic and episode 2 was far more lighthearted so Boseman didn't have to stretch his voice so much

[@CMKseven]

Now THIS is how you do a "What If"...More often than not, in the comics they ended in a very disturbing and tragic way like this.

[@Silver-rx1mh]

Exactly. Thats what I used to love about Marvel. lol

[@robertpfeiff]

Notice that Uatu didn't reveal himself until there was no one left besides Strange.

[@nerds4life19]

There's Christine there too..

[@robertpfeiff]

@@nerds4life19 True, but not for much longer

[@UKDrillTV.]

He didnt reveal himself strange supreme just so powerful he can talk with him

[@JoshuaG]

The ending where Strange Supreme gets stuck in the tiny part of reality left inside the Mirror Dimension is worse than hell, its a nightmare 😳

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Even in animation, Cumberbatch brings the A game! I think this makes his scene in the new Spiderman trailer even more suspicious!

[@lykan2]

Also Guys....not even T'Challas Episode ended well, you know, Ego... that Universe is probably gone as well.

[@hectorminator]

I have to BELIEVE that the Ravagers in that world could have stopped Ego and Peter!

[@SuperJake169]

“He has ascended to ball.” - Hector My new favorite Heroes quote. I don’t know why, but his delivery and the look on his face made me double over laughing for a good minute or so 😂

[@alvrodaco]

Excellent video reaction! Agustin made me laugh so much with his “swipe right” comment 🤣 I’m glad you guys make this kind of videos for us!

[@arifkarim4184]

the visuals in this episode like the library n stuff are just amazing.. and Cumberbatch's voice acting combined with the great background music makes it feels more real n feels like he really means those words imo

[@bromeethere]

The action scenes were so cool, the dark story was refreshing for MCU and honestly, the 5 main characters in this is just brilliant. Benedict Cumberbatch's voice acting is probably one of my favourites, ever.

[@NonaPrince]

This my fav episode yet, emotional, so deep, so much happens and it was all about losing the heart. This could have been Dr strange 2 honestly, a complete story

[@VanArchon]

Agustin mentioned this was the first time we've seen the Watcher's features but if you look at the very beginning of the episode, you can see his lips moving in the shadows while he's towering over the city narrating. This is interesting because at the beginning of ep2 his face is in shadow but we could see part of his cheek and chin, but neither are moving even though he's narrating at the time. The number of scenes he's been in has slowly increased, not counting the intro, he's in 1 scene in ep1, 3 in ep2, 3 in ep3, and 4 in ep4 and he's becoming increasingly more detailed. I think these are hints building towards him eventually interfering.

[@wtimmins]

I LOVE the freedom What If? provides to do wildly different plots that are still technically canon. Also, all hail the Kirby dots! Also also, that sequence where Dark Strange absorbs Strange is amaaaazing

[@Carmai7]

The sale of Crème brûlée just went %1000 up after this episode!

[@koushikraja331]

Strange: goes back in time and tries to prevent the death of a loved one and fucks up reality. Barry Allen: First time?

[@FiggityJones]

Ignoring how amazing the rest of the episode was, can we talk about those Kirby dots on some of “evil” Strange’s powers 👀 that was cool as heck

[@radartechnicianbob8208]

I couldn't help thinking of Shuma-gorath when my audio description/narration track voice mentioned the tentacles showing up. I love that Lovecraftian SOB. Bring on eldritch horrors at some point, please, MCU. Also, can't wait to see Uatu getting involved in this stuff eventually, because, I mean, we all know he's gonna. Jeffrey Wright is just killin it.

[@linkin0983]

I was waiting for your guys' reaction to it, because it's the darkest, and most tragic thing I've seen in the MCU. My favorite episode, and loved it...my God everyone did amazing, the music, all. It's just surprised me..

[@MasterZeus94]

3:15 - in 2012 the Ancient One tells Professor Hulk "You're about... five years too early", so Strange takes over the New York Sanctum around 2017, but he does train in Kamar-Taj for at least a year, so if in this alt-verse it's been 2 years since the accident, it would be 2018, Infinity War-ish times.

[@AdamTriesComics]

Without mordo to scold him at every turn he goes even further with his thoughts

[@jasonmarbach]

Easily the best ep of What If so far, in my opinion. Just incredible. Exactly what I wanted the series to be. 12/10

[@kammy6340]

I have been waiting for this reaction from you guys. This was my favorite Episode by far. I love dark and depressing endings cause life ain't always happy but dang I was not expecting Marvel to do this. And to see the Watcher actually talking to Strange ... Oooohhhhh. And to see Strange crying I'm sorry as it faded to black tore my heart out man. Phew. Loved it man. Loved it. What if... Is just getting better and better.

[@naftulzvi3353]

I'm so glad that we're at a point where Marvel is making things like this. I have so much hope for the insanity that Dr. Strange 2 could be with Sam Raimi.

[@hardikdave_]

The last words "Sorry, I'm so so sorry" i thought i have done some major mistake in my life which is now irreversible. Those words would be said to that person from the deepest corner of my heart. Best animated episode/story saw in recent times.

[@JohnnyPappas]

Hector nailed it. The music helped drive this episode so well.

[@prachirkumar904]

Was waiting for you guys to watch it... Personally, I feel you guys give the best reactions with great insights from years of being a fan of Marvel/DC and many more such amazing comics. Great job!

[@LNCNMN13]

I recently discovered you, your team, and this channel and you are FABULOUS! Keep up the great work, commentary, and Latino representation!

[@hectorminator]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@ichigokiller47]

Thanks Agustin for the comic book recommendation, I'm a big fan of Dr Doom and Dr Strange, and always looking for comics to read for both.

[@tiago9977]

It was really cool to see another use for the Time Stone in this episode. I know the live action MCU is moving away from the Infinity Stones in Phase 4, but they were so interesting tbh - I'd love to see the Stones explored more in future What If...? episodes (even if just one Stone at a time).

[@DrexPlays]

My favorite what If episode so far. Dark the entire way through. Now my question is is there any way for him to escape that “universe” like ever ? lol

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

+Dre Plays Multiverse of Madness???

[@yrnss]

We know he escapes because there’s a trailer shot where he’s talking to Captain Carter

[@akasunaS24]

With all those beings he absorbed I don't think is impossible to escape. He literally create a pocket dimension, the real question is ¿What he will do?

[@DrexPlays]

So many possibilities 😈

[@chrisblahblahh4468]

He literally ended a universe. Seems like a proper punishment.

[@abandonmarkspeare5213]

I like the voice of Benedict's screaming ❤️

[@lobohambrientomedia]

DUUUUDE!!! IS SO REFRESHING AND FUNNY WHEN AGUSTÍN SPEAKS IN SPANISH!!! 🤣🤣🤣 NUNCA SE ME HUBIERA OCURRIDO LO DEL CHUPACABRAS!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TehIdiotOne]

This is one the reasons i'm really intrigued and interested in seeing this show. They can go so much darker than they regularily can

[@saiyan24]

Fantastic episode! When I saw the title and saw her in the car, I was like no noo nooooo

[@lykan2]

This Episode was Dark, and the ending along with the music. Good God.

[@ElysiaFields19]

Ahhh, the chills I felt with Strange sensing the Watcher. The heartache and tragedy and yes, the music! I'm all about Doctor Strange and this was amazing. I've watched it 3 more times and probably half a dozen reactions today and it all just builds the excitement of what the hell we're going to see in No Way Home. There's a lot of questions and theories about the Doctor Strange we see in the trailer and where it leaves us with Multiverse of Madness. For me, now I'm wondering what exactly the Scarlett Witch is bringing to the Sam Rami horror party. My mind has gone into overdrive and it's only 2021; I'm going to be a basket case before the movie even premiers! Already counting the days before a new episode of What If... drops!!

[@tylerfakedoors6908]

At the end of trying to save her he chooses to put himself in her seat and sacrifice his life for hers, closing his eyes as he knows the crash is coming and hoping it takes him instead of her.

[@tristancreed]

Episode 3: "Who says you can't tell a dark story?" Episode 4: "Hold my beer."

[@meta_marc9499]

* Evil Dr.Strange absorbing all those demons one after another * Us: "That's Enough Slices!"

[@thebrickguy407]

@@Marpen1980-Live it's a meme on TikTok by popular music critic, Anthony Fantano

[@8petro]

After watching MOM the realty breaking makes so much more sense since it’s cause a incursion

[@horaciolopez3914]

Aaaaah no mameeeeeessss!! Best episode so far!! Keep it coming MCU!! 🔥

[@Edge1921]

i think the Dr. Strange in Spiderman is a Multiverse variant, with him having the Eye of Agamotto in the trailer when it was destroyed in Infinity War, the fact that it seems like his hands dont seem to be scarred and him using his hands easily to do the spell, it would also explain what looks like a fight scene on the train.

[@hilnnerfarias913]

But the stones were put back on their respective timelines and if the version of Thanos that was destroyed is from the time around the GotG formed, so the stone is never destroyed, she still passes to Steven and Thanos never destroyed them. He still would have the eye.

[@Edge1921]

@@hilnnerfarias913 the time heist stones were returned but the originals were still destroyed and in endgame when Strange comes back he doesnt have the eye

[@mageeaaron2624]

This episode was very dark and depressing. I love it!!! Enjoyed the reaction

[@craffaele]

Everytime you switch from english to spanish accent I fall in love a little bit 😋

[@matthewtopping2061]

From the previews for future episodes, we know (1) that Dr. Strange Supreme makes a return as one of the Multiverse Avengers, and (2) that Uatu does ultimately intervene in one of the conflicts

[@theannualantagonist5930]

“One Life, One Choice, One Moment…” What a good line. 🥺

[@cynderhazelworth4467]

Y'all were really funny this episode! Thank you!

[@marie-helenemartel7147]

This is my favorite episode so far. Amazing. Kudos to the animators.

[@4castiel4]

Dr.Strange erased the Nexus point and therefore the entire branch disappeared and I believe that the watcher did not want to appear at the end, it was just that the doc became so strong that he could not only erase the beginning of the branch, but could also see the watcher xD

[@g00dGuY34]

The beginning of Doctor Strange actually takes place right after the events of Civil War. I just picked up on this when re-watching the movie a couple of days ago; Right before his crash, when Strange is driving and asks Billy "what do you got for me?", Billy says: "I got a 35-year old Air Force Colonel, crushed his lower spine in some sort of experimental armor. Mid-thoracic burst fracture." He has to be talking about Rhodes. Doctor Strange was released 5 months after Civil War. Timeline wise it makes sense.

[@joseluizgarciajr]

Don't forget that Marvel when was releasing the What if trailers there is a shot with some of the caracters togheter like Cap. Carter and Evil Strange talking.

[@teej143]

He swiped right! I''m deader than Christine lmao

[@housebased7]

Agustin always looks like he’s getting ready to cry lmao

[@kkaisa6685]

i love it when a story just strait up ends with the destruction of the universe or the end of humanity

[@clarissa182]

This episode had me stressed and staring at the screen like, 😦. It gave me such old-school Twilight Zone vibes. It's like I loved it, but hated how I felt after seeing it. I felt like I was in a glass case of emotion. 😂

[@akdollface007]

“The PhD War”...LOL! Watching and listening to your reactions were great! Fantastic reaction, Guys! 😁

[@GerbenVanDeCasteele]

My favorite mcu hero is doctor Strange so i might be bias...but this was my favorite episode yet :) How did this short story give me so much emotions in the end.

[@TomiSomolu]

Agustin! I'm with you bro, this is now my fav What If..? Episode. So awesome! Sooooo sad... But so Awesomeness!

[@whogg0521]

What it is it?! I laughed every time you guys said that, especially at the end.

[@papl20]

I knew Benedict Cumberbatch was a good voice actor but goddamn, this episode had me breaking just by his voice

[@darcyreads]

Yay it’s here! I’ve been waiting for your analysis for this one. Amazing work as usual ❤️

[@Gaby-fs9if]

Agustin waiting for La Llorona o El Chupacabras to show up it's my new favorite thing.

[@eagoraps]

11:00 "These guys are fighting each other and they have no idea Thanos is coming." lol Also, when Christine said "Stephen, what did you do?" then faded away, it reminded me of "Tony, there was no other way", except way, way, WAY more bleaker

[@sethaasland5705]

I’ve been dying waiting for your guys’ reaction omg

[@reijavmanga]

This is the first episode I've seen like 5 times.. They just get better and better. Definitely I believe we will see evil Strange in Spiderman.

[@homecmng1]

You guys are my all time favorite reaction squad 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@nannyalberte]

always a pleasure and a joy to rewatch these with the holy trinity of reactions :)

[@lordmastersXXX]

Doctor Strange is set February 2016 to February 2017 he gets surgery/physiotherapy on his body and hands for about six months the goes to Karma Taj to train for a further six months So this episode is set Feb 2018

[@MrAshwinChauhan]

"He just swiped right" 😂😂😂

[@commanderstarstrider7176]

FINALLY, BEEN WAITING FOR YOU 3 THE MOST =)

[@brentquinn9878]

Dr.Strange is by far my favorite Marvel character because you can do so much with him...He can literally stand up against almost anyone in the universe..He can fight against someone such as Crossbones all the way to Dormammu/Shumagorath. You just don't get that kind of Power with too many heroes. I'm really hoping that Wanda isn't the prime villain in MoM. I want her Strange,Wong,Chavez, and possibly another Wong and Strange from a different universe have to team up against Cthon or Shuma or even Nightmare. I'm also really hoping that someone has to bring Agatha back and we just get a massive battle of these ridiculous Sorcerer's against one of those evil enter demential beings.. Would be dope

[@tonyrandall4364]

Read the title and was like oh Strange is like Iron Man his heart. When I saw Christine on screen I knew immediately I was wrong. Poor Stephen to be put thru that. I think this Dr Strange is in Spider-Man Far From Home.

[@gallowayow8672]

I have seen all the shows out so far, and a lot of speculating videos, but not any comics or anything, but what if this strange is mephisto, and he whispers from his prison to our Dr. Strange

[@Mike90317]

"Por pendejo!" love it. XD

[@blueroninstudios]

"Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely."

[@spacelyghts]

Nice! The one I have been really waiting for ✌️

[@samuraiko]

What this reminds me of, more than anything, was the start of the Guy Pearce version of The Time Machine. Over and over and over, all he can do is watch his love die.

[@marceloconservador1857]

20 Years ago , I Lost my dad I Know the Feeling , Dr Strange it´s a really Sad Episode

[@lor4307]

I couldn't wait to see you guys react to this epp. I was not disappointed