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Marvel Producer on What If…? Season 3’s ‘Satisfying’ & ‘Heartbreaking’ Ending
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Marvel's animated anthology 'What If...?' wraps up with a poignant, game-changing finale that has the studio's animation chief reflecting on the show's legacy and future impact.
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- The ending of 'What If...?' is described as 'extremely satisfying' but also 'heartbreaking' by producer Brad Winderbaum, who says the show 'launched it all' for Marvel's animation division.
- The finale sees Captain Peggy Carter sacrifice herself to save her friends, while the Watcher helps his fellow cosmic observers learn the importance of active engagement, with three new Watchers - Kahhori, Byrdie, and Storm - taking over at the end.
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Brad Winderbaum, Peggy Carter, Marvel Studios, Marvel Studios Animation, What If...?, X-Men '97, I Am Groot, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Marvel Zombies