WHAT IF? Season 2 Episode 1 BREAKDOWN - MCU and Guardians of the Galaxy EASTER EGGS You Missed!

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[@kerebosaz]

Ok, i'm gonna be that guy: The call of 'End of Watch' is a real-world event after a police officer dies (usually in the line of duty) or when they retire. Great synopsis! Been watching a lot of ScreenCrush lately

[@MrJackfaire]

End of Watch Call The "End of Watch" call is the final radio call to the fallen officer from dispatch. In Milwaukee, the final call usually occurs after an officer's funeral and before the procession to the cemetery. A dispatcher requests the fallen officer by name and squad number. After a period of silence, the dispatcher will repeat the call once or twice more. Upon hearing no response, the dispatcher will offer a tribute to the fallen officer and conclude by saying: "We have the watch from here."

[@compub3ar]

If the entire MCU were animated, directed, and produced as well as this show, I wouldn't mind

[@ninjaeddy1717]

Looks like MCU is becoming DC. The animated stuff is holding up the entire universe

[@callmemoxxie5609]

​@@ninjaeddy1717honestly thor love and thunder crushed my dreams for marvel. That movie is a pathetic attempt at a GOOD PLOT gorr had so much potential.

[@robertdyer339]

@@callmemoxxie5609I kinda wish they talked about the Person who made the god killer mans made the sword and made venom

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

I was loving the whole " blade runner' feel. I really like this first episode. We definitely need more howard the duck.

[@clivegriffiths1363]

Wow yeah I thought the same cool blade runner vibes 😊

[@tydavis4619]

I agree 💯!!! Definitely need more Howard the duck!!!

[@graydenday3760]

Yeah, and have George Lucas direct it. Let's give him a second stab at it lol.

[@WawaMarvel]

Umm not really. With what if you can do anything you want. Only 9 episodes. This is what you want for an episode? With JUST ABOUT ANYTHING UNDER MARVEL AND A GOOD IMAGINATION, we got a nebula detective episode with yogg and a crushed Ronan. Lmao . Stop it. No thanks, marvel do better.

[@jackmehoff916]

This episode suk'd Sorry not Sorry!!!! And I like the what if series

[@alynn1477]

I loved how Nebula’s car doors slid up so she didn’t have to use a handle.

[@kohdeen4463]

Futuristic Tesla or Lambo vibes

[@IceCold_Carter]

I understood that reference

[@Collect2Disconnect]

Dammit I was gonna comment something very similar

[@ErichBitonio]

@screencrush the term "End of Watch" is a memorial term used for any on duty officer who dies in the line of duty and this is the "end of their watch" to protect the public.

[@Aidenw1014]

This universe needs to exist, like an 8 episode run of this would rock!

[@TheSteelernation11]

Edit: 12 episode run 🤌🏾

[@adams0123]

I guess that could be said for a lot of What If episodes.

[@GPatrickColvin]

Hell yes!

[@nailinthefashion]

​@@adams0123we literally begged them for a Strange Supreme spin off... still are.. lol..

[@ernesto8290]

Oh absolutely, I was like all this is moving so fast. This could be it's own series such a great concept!

[@_TheViewer_]

Really enjoyed the first entry, Nebby fitted so well in this ! First scene with her and the helmet gave me the judge dredd vibes, plus the nice sci-fi style inside the Marvel-Universe, truly awesome 🥳

[@jaegeru3535]

I think you spotted the other theme it was pulling from

[@nailinthefashion]

Ohhhhh Judge Dredd. Add another tally mark to the list. Ghost in the shell, Aeon Flux, Star Wars, Ultraviolent,

[@willyzen]

Was hoping to find a comment about this Judge Dredd vibes from the helmet and ambient too.

[@peterkoester7358]

"End of Watch" is always broadcast over the radio at any police officer or fire fighter's funeral, especially those killed in the line of duty. Nova Corps is essentially the police force of Xandar, thus the tradition is followed here as well. The corrupt members of the Corps may also be attempting to make it look like Nebula was killed by a common criminal.

[@watcherzero5256]

Its amazing how quickly its entered the collective memory, the tradition is only just over 20 years old and was begun after the book A Song of Ice and Fire was released in 1996. The concept in the book is based on the 42nd Regiment of Foot known as the Black Watch which had its origin in ten independent highland militia companies formed to protect the English/Scottish border regions from Jacobite rebels.

[@carter358]

So glad to see the vindication of Howard the Duck. He has always been one of my favorite characters. I don't know if his image can be repaired enough that we get an MCU Howard movie, but maybe they can do a live action series. It couldn't be worse than Secret Invasion!

[@jeffreycarman2185]

The dip into the Noir genre was so great. I really like bringing all of these secondary characters into the forefront for this episode.

[@czarinagarcia3724]

Nebulas one of my favorite characters and I’m glad she got her own episode. Really loved the noir style of this

[@StrangePhoton]

The speed with which you turned this around, along with maintaining your usual admirable quality, is quite impressive (insert Darth Vader voice, if you like). Thank you for being such a reliable and obviously sincere part of "geek culture," whatever that means. And as always... Doug rules!

[@nailinthefashion]

They've had the whole season for something like a week or more, I would have been more shocked if it was any later

[@diarmaidobraonain]

What a potential Guardians team Groot Korg Nebula and Howard the Duck. Great episode one of the best since Disney+ started

[@mikecaine185]

One problem with the story. The arrow is supposed to be practically indestructible. There is no way that it should have been broken so easily. I am surprised that wasn't mentioned.

[@cobrown3o]

So was Thor’s hammer but Hela broke it into pieces without any real explanation besides a brief montage of her wielding it in battle alongside Odin. They didn’t have time in 30 mins to hash out the details but we got the jist.

[@ChristinMyles]

Indestructible by man and his tool or indestructible period? Sorta how Drax gets his as s handed to him a few different times yet getting sprayed by human bullets literally makes him tickle

[@nailinthefashion]

That's the point though of showing something of that caliber easily destroyed. Either it wasn't the same arrow or she's just that strong. You should be thinking a more positive line of questioning

[@ked49]

It was clearly a different arrow, this had a usb

[@osmansiddiqi5852]

And it was really easy to kill Ronan meaning there was no issue to begin with. Weak sauce plot.

[@joshfactor1]

i just want to say i think it's great howard's finally getting more screen time

[@nailinthefashion]

Toxic fans: no more silly goofy "Marvel humor" Marvel: imma put that thing down flip it and reverse it

[@bigd4998]

Really love this episode and wish it continue in its own series. Hope the future episodes are just as good as this one

[@connorlorenwagner6960]

What If is so underrated. Loki and WV were great, no doubt. But What If may just be the best thing since End Game. And of course Spidey NWH and Doc Strange MOM

[@YippydaSnoop]

I was over hyped to

[@nailinthefashion]

I think they're all the best thing ever, better than Endgame lol. Or at least for me, I get more out of these projects than anything before them I fear once mutants are back I will be one of those obnoxious super fans tweeting unhinged things. Pray for me

[@IsiahBradley]

THANKS so much for doing this during the holidays!!!!

[@deanospimoniful]

Thanks for the hard work, Ryan. I hope you enjoy your holidays with your loved ones.

[@victorpena5217]

End of watch is actually a phrase police officers use when a cop dies in the line of duty. This is a stretch but it could also be a nod to the movie "end of watch" with jake gyllenhall and michael peña play l.a. police officers. Of course those guys played mysterio and luis in the mcu respectively.

[@mattbeganie4519]

I am excited for some face time with Colton over the next week. Considering how well he writes, I’m sure he’ll do fine in front of the camera.

[@ernesto8290]

I guess we didn't realize how smart Colton was til he was getting credit for his theories , he's always in the right direction.

[@vidinhadovini]

Great start and episode. I loved that is not just a little twist in previous movies, but the feel that something totally new. Amazing noir vibes and visuals too

[@mattgrigsby8907]

I hope marvel takes this opportunity to do more like this. They could do well with some darker animated stories like what DC is successful with. I'd love to see some of these characters like nebula or rocket or bring back punisher or ghost rider

[@ReverendPuck]

"End of Watch" is usually a sign off for fallen police officers as well.

[@_iamskeezz7892]

Been so excited for this season !! This series was and still is my favorite of the new shows !!

[@thisizn8]

"End of watch" is what police say over the radio after an officer's final shift. They use it when an officer retires, the dispatcher will say it at the end of that officer's shift to signify they're signing off for the final time. But here it is pretty likely a reference to when they use it symbolically when an officer dies in the line of duty. They'll use that sign off to honor them at their funeral.

[@mattcunningham5864]

Cops use it for death too

[@lordsxman]

I really wish this first episode was a whole 90 min movie. It was fun.

[@gregc8831]

Thanks for making videos during the holidays!

[@AlexSanchezber]

Love you my dude, happy holidays and happy new years!

[@victoryv9575]

Great episode and another on point breakdown. Ho ho ho, here we go on the What If holiday marathon train. Thanks to you all for putting these out!

[@martinmoreno5863]

Thank you for taking the time to make the vid during the holidays

[@bnblak69]

Thank you for doing this it was great I really appreciate you doing these during the holidays. I know you said you weren't sure if you would have time to do them with holidays and fam obligations. So appreciate u taking time to make these what if breakdown.

[@CaelHancock]

I always enjoy seeing Doug. He reminds me a lot of my dog who just died. It always warms my heart seeing him.❤

[@Seansyoutubehandle]

“Dead, forever. Forever dead” has to be one of the best lines of phase 5 so far, Korg is so back

[@DoubleA012]

This was an awesome first episode. Has me hyped for the rest of the season now.

[@choppydell]

Thanks for posting. Will see u in feb😊

[@Whuzzer]

I got more of a judge dredd vibe myself. The helmets, the strict adherence to the law. Glenn Close even dangled on the edge of a building just like Armand Assante did at the end of Judge Dredd. Anyone else see it?

[@kingkang7508]

Dang! Ryan is still putting in work during the holidays. Did not expect any breakdowns when I got here. Appreciate it dude! Happy Holidays everyone!

[@PaulieLauraXombie1331]

Instantly thought of Blade Runner with a bit of Fifth Element as far as the Nova Corps hover cars looked like. I'm also glad they gave Howard more of a role in this one.. Seth's voice just fits perfectly

[@banjopiggottwright1802]

I loved this episode, for it's Sci-Fi take on the Film Noir genre, I'm so hyped for the next episode.

[@bhiwaji]

Thanks you covering this in the Festival. It would be great, will make christmas amazing.

[@GeauxEddie]

This episode was so good! I literally said "such noir" in my head whenever I heard Nebula's first monologue.

[@nailinthefashion]

The distinct lack of cigarettes or vapes made it so funny to me. Noir for kids, and it still worked and even had body horror and felt gorey or visceral as she takes so much violence

[@johnfic4751]

Just watched and totally enjoyed it.

[@andrewmarshall5714]

Totally agree killer episode and your breakdown was excellent.

[@tammerahanes1792]

❤❤❤❤❤ Mery Christmas Doug, Ryan and the Screen Crush Family. Happy New Year😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@hackvance2554]

The best part of 'It's a Wonderful Life' is when George jumps into the river. Hilarious. And then it sucks from there to the end.

[@Cosm1c_Donut]

You said you thought it was weird that there were protestors against the Nova Corps, but on the surface the nova corps probably enforced the idea of keeping the shield up, it's only the ones at the top and Nebula who know the Nova Corps were trying to open the shield

[@nailinthefashion]

If only people grasped that irl our government is just as nefarious on both sides of the aisle

[@greenchylde2858]

amazing ep! cant wait for more

[@TheTenthDoctorandHisTardis]

This as a fantastic way to start the season. Really loved this episode. ❤

[@gravitas82]

I'm finally getting around to season 2, and I'm just as excited to see your episodic breakdown. Thank you (and your team) for all the hard work put into these videos. (The character you mentioned at 4:38 is Steve Rogers in the Hydra Stomper suit.)

[@ericsweetman9973]

Great episode! And I mean both the What if..? and the ScreenCrush episode!

[@reesebonez168]

Dope review

[@dzl7822]

Merry Christmas gang. This everyday thing has been lit

[@VivekYadav-ds8oz]

the start of the episode felt really cool and noire/gotham themed.

[@Matt_with_2Ts]

I'm excited for more!!

[@hawkingbishop]

I really love Nebula and it’s great to see more of her. This episode was really great and I can’t wait for the rest!

[@Meioh2000]

"End of Watch" is a real-world phrase commonly used when a police officer dies or retires

[@eriktaylor5785]

😂 "He squezzed WHAT in Bars!!" Best line in this whole video

[@leeroy5665]

Y'all episode 2 at midnight this is gonna be a fun Christmas lol

[@dougantelope5013]

very smooth ad transition

[@MatsuXL]

14:42 End of Watch is a common phrase for police officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

[@TheJaker5]

I like how they built onto what it means to be part of the Novacore

[@TastyScotch]

As per usual, i enjoyed the episode much more after seeing your easteregg breakdown of it 😂

[@donnab8477]

My family and I had to pause the episode to look up who the heck Yon Rogg was! It would have helped if the animation of the character looked more like Jude Law. I only guessed who it was because the accent and voice sounded familiar. When Nebula said she needed someone to break into the place, I thought it would be Rocket, or maybe John Reilly's cop character, so when it's revealed it's Yon Rogg, we all went WHO? Other than that, I loved the Blade Runner ambiance and film noir feel.

[@yensid4294]

I loved this ep. I wish all the MCU films were done in this animation style with tight self contained storytelling

[@direwolfen]

Merry Xmas all... The scene in the car reminded me alot of ghost in the shell and ergo proxy

[@W4rri0r44]

Let's Go!!! You're FAST

[@JellyDeezel916]

4:39 Steve Rodgers as the Hydra Stomper in the Captain Carter reality.

[@Gojiraa666]

This was a good start I’d say 🤞

[@DGZGSGEGIGKG]

What a beautiful episode.

[@PunultimateGamer]

Also end of watch is a common term in law enforcement to indicate time of officer death.

[@TheStaz2049]

Good luck and God speed getting all these vids done😅

[@mattgilbert7347]

I'm up to episode 6 of this season and, so far, the opener has been the best imo. Loved the underwater scenes.

[@DALEHHORSTUDIOS]

You failed to mention that the Captain Marvel Character at the Intro is not Carol Danvers, but Peggy Carter.

[@miguelriesco466]

Im such a big fan of this channel

[@BebopDesigner]

There were more bits reminiscent of Die Hard, besides the fall. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Loved your Easter eggs 🤘🏽❤️

[@jorgecarbajal8076]

7:00 This shot reminded me of the first Guardians movie when Gamora is floating in space and Quill calls Yondu to rescue them. 16:14 And to Thor in Ragnarok.

[@zrfitness9898]

Amazing 🤩 😍episode. I almost cried of excitement and how good the episode was. Watching Nebula be the protagonist very wholesome. Watching Nebula with Youndu’s arrow was ICONIC (Badass) 👏 👏 👏

[@samuelforce7883]

Its dark and i LOVE it

[@jorgmitulla2337]

Dear Ryan, I want to thank you for your brilliant commentaries & theories, once you started & for the future to come! Hug Doug! Jason

[@flopymb]

The Electronic Music at the end, is very reminiscent of the Dance Battle in Legion Season 2 episode 1 or a homage.

[@robertpaul6070]

Actions sequences were great

[@thesuperviewer3226]

No joke i watched Rogue Nation and ep. 1 of What If today. So crazy you made that connection

[@withershin]

I love space police cars are still looking like they are upgrades from The Fifth Element all these years later. RIP Jean-Claude Mézières.

[@SuperMeatsammich]

The screen crush breakdowns are always more entertaining than the material they break down lol

[@dr.stephenstrange8471]

I like how they are doing what if stories but stories that nobody would have thought to make like this one, for a 30 min story I thought is put together perfectly like a short movie.

[@BOABModels]

6:30 Peter Serra-fin-o-witz Hilarious Liverpudlian comedian and the original voice of Darth Maul. Look up his impressions, particularly of the Beatles.

[@samuraijedi1669]

Howard the duck's reaction when Nebula Yondu mentioned Nova Prime will take his liquor license will NEVER not be funny! 😂

[@DaellusKnights]

As I opined in NR's breakdown, I love the episode (I love how the MCU went with Nebula's character) but I have a major problem with its depiction of the Nova Corp itself. They're supposedly looking to bring in THE Nova (whether it be Rich Rider or Sam Alexander - also both faves of mine) but those two are rocking the NOVA FORCE. Actual powered beings. The Nova Corp as it's been presented in the MCU are literally just ordinary space cops...

[@rustine07rr3]

Decent episode, but excited for more tmmrw

[@mydoggylives]

14:35.... "End of Watch" is a term used by police officers for fallen comrades, if I'm not mistaken. I mean, there's even a 2012 movie with that title... so, being a video store owner and all, you should know that.. 😛😂😂

[@armandosanchez4830]

This episode was amazing! We need to see this variant of nebula in the MCU. Howard the duck is amazing

[@ross3986]

This episode had a blade runner / cyberpunk look to it and I loved it

[@Justth1nk41nce]

I love love love Nebula/Karen Gilliam ❤❤❤ I've heard "you're the detective" hundreds of times...not once have i heard "that's why I'm asking you questions" had to pause cause that took me out for a sec 😂

[@spacemanmusic9919]

I like how YONDU is a absolute point in time, he’s going to die in every universe or what if stories we see 😅

[@alicia2931]

He didn’t die in “what if t’challa becomes star lord”

[@spacemanmusic9919]

@@alicia2931 but sooner or later he will sacrifice himself in that timeline, we haven’t seen it yet, but the idea of it , is what I’m saying. I be excited when I see him in projects , then in my mind I be like he’s gonna die somewhere 😂

[@ivanivanoffkrakowski9096]

15:45 😂

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

Howard's red bandana reminded me more of Rambo than anything else.

[@samuraijedi1669]

Same thought.

[@Nicholas_1230]

I just watched this before this breakdown it was a good episode

[@MichaelH416]

“End of Watch” is a common phrase in military and civil service jobs (LEO, FireFighter) that symbolizes the person is released from their oaths. This only happens upon death.

[@shanecampbell7423]

Big fun here. Blade Runner with a dash of Dredd by way of the MCU. Excellent start to the season.