'What If...?' Season 2 Awards and Midnight Predictions of 2024 | The Midnight Boys
Jan 3, 2024
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The Midnight Boys give their impressions of Marvel's 'What If...?' Season 2 and hand out superlative awards. They also make predictions for fandom in 2024. Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman.
The Midnight Boys provide their full-on impressions of Marvel's 'What If...?' Season 2.
The superlative awards for the best episodes of 'What If...?' Season 2 are given out.
The hosts offer their big predictions in fandom for 2024.
The podcast explores deep dives into nerd culture, nostalgic revisitations, and analysis of new releases in nerd culture.
Deep dives
Best Episode
The best episode of the podcast is 'House of Bar has a new podcast feed' where they introduce the new format of the podcast and the topics they'll cover.
Best New Character
The best new character introduced in the podcast episode is Mallory Rubin, the new co-host of House of Bar.
Best Story
The podcast explores various topics and segments, including deep dives into nerd culture, nostalgic revisitations, and analysis of new releases in nerd culture.
Best Returning Character
The podcast features regular hosts Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and the Midnight Boys (Steve, Van, and Chuck), who return for another episode of their lively discussions and banter.
The Marvel Multiverse: Moving Away from Kang
The recent departure of Jonathan Majors as Kang in the MCU raises questions about the future of the character and the multiverse storyline. With reports of scheduling conflicts and a shaky reception to the multiverse saga, Marvel may be considering a pivot away from Kang. This could include scaling back Kang's role or even completely shifting focus to other villains like Doctor Doom. The creative struggles surrounding the multiverse storyline and the recent departure of key actors may contribute to this potential change in direction.
The Importance of Avengers Movies
The absence of an Avengers movie in the MCU has had a significant impact on the overall storytelling and cohesion of the franchise. Avengers movies serve as a culmination of various character arcs and storylines, forcing the MCU to reconcile different aspects of the narrative. Without an Avengers movie, the interconnectedness and chemistry between characters may suffer, resulting in a lack of iconic teams and a weaker sense of cohesion among the superhero roster. The absence of an Avengers movie may have contributed to the meandering storytelling and lack of clarity in recent releases.
Challenges in Marvel's Release Calendar
The current challenges in Marvel's release calendar, including the departures of key actors and potential creative struggles, could impact the success of upcoming projects. Scheduling conflicts, such as the departure of Jonathan Majors as Kang, might require significant changes to the storyline and character arcs. Additionally, the absence of an Avengers movie and the need for a fresh direction in storytelling could further compound the challenges Marvel faces in maintaining its momentum and delivering successful and coherent narratives.
The Midnight Boys are here to ring in the new year and give you their full-on impressions of Marvel's 'What If...?' Season 2 (08:04). Then, they give out their superlative awards for the best that season had to offer, including Best Episode (39:18). Later, they offer up their big predictions in fandom for 2024 and see who will be right in the new year (73:49).
Hosts: Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman
