LOS ANGELES, CA – In the season 2 finale of “What If…?”, Captain Carter, alongside Kahhori, joined forces to confront Strange Supreme and his malevolent plans. Strange Supreme had captured numerous Variants, whom he believed to be both universe killers and saviors, to fuel a machine capable of reconstructing the reality he had destroyed, all in an effort to resurrect Christine Palmer.
During the intense battle, Kahhori surprisingly wielded the mighty Mjolnir, while Captain Carter found herself in possession of all six Infinity Stones, as well as other significant artifacts from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Hela’s crown. Their objective was to defeat Strange and put an end to his destructive ambitions.
Predictably, criticisms have emerged on social media, expressing discontent with Peggy Carter wielding the Infinity Stones, considering that their use resulted in the demise of both Thanos and Tony Stark. Detractors have dismissed this development as an example of “woke” storytelling or sloppy narrative.
In an interview with Bryan Andrews, the director of “What If…?”, the questions surrounding Captain Carter’s ability to utilize the Stones were addressed. Andrews offered an explanation, stating that with Kahhori’s assistance, the Stones were enveloped in Kahhori’s power, serving as a protective barrier against ultimate death. He likened this shielding effect to the protective covering of a new vinyl record.
Elaborating further, Andrews noted that a faint blue glow surrounded each stone as they were transferred to Captain Carter’s possession. He described this as a form of a “protective glove” that prevented immediate fatality. The episode’s writer, Matt Chauncey, added that throughout the episode, Captain Carter never used all the Stones simultaneously, as only a few were illuminated at any given time, a departure from the painful consequences experienced by other characters in live-action movies.
This explanation attempts to address the perceived plot hole, yet it is unlikely to quell the ongoing complaints about Captain Carter briefly becoming the most powerful superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Looking ahead, Captain Carter and Kahhori are set to play prominent roles in the upcoming third season of “What If…?”. Speculations suggest that they will be part of a new team of heroes assembled by The Watcher.
Episodes from both seasons of “What If…?” are currently available for streaming on Disney+.
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