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#marvel #whatif #MCU In the new nation of America, a mysterious figure called The Hood has been kidnapping Chinese immigrants, who have disappeared without a trace. When his sister vanishes after a fight with The Hood, Shang Chi chases clues across the Midwest with his partner, Kate "Hawkeye" Bishop - who has her own past with The Hood. But when Shang Chi and Kate are captured and given the choice between death or joining The Hood's fight, they will have to overcome some heavy obstacles in order to make things right.

#marvel #whatif #MCU In a universe where the Emergence has torn apart the Earth, RiRi Williams does her best to save what's left of humanity from Quentin Beck and the White Vision. After her attempts fail in universe after universe, she finally gets some assistance from some unexpected allies. But will they be enough to help her break her losing streak?

#marvel #whatif #MCU Howard the Duck and Darcy live a happily married life, eagerly awaiting the birth of their first child. With their egg rumored to have great power since it was birthed (laid?) during the Convergence, the The Ducks find out very quickly what lengths people across the universe will go through to get to their egg. Will they be able to protect their child from the many forces of evil?

#marvel #whatif #MCU In a misguided effort to prove his worth, the Red Guardian sets out to find the mysterious Russian spy The Rook. When his attempt thwarts an important mission given to the Winter Soldier, they must team up to evade capture and restore glory to their names. A surprise reveal makes both men question their loyalties, and their purpose as soldiers.

#outlander #droughtlanderhasbegun William enlists help from an unlikely source in his efforts to save Jane from execution. Ian gets some happy news, before suffering another loss. Roger finally finds what he was looking for. As Claire recovers from her surgery, she receives some unexpected visitors. Jane makes a heartbreaking decision. William gets some of the answers he is looking for. In the midst of tragedy, Claire makes a startling and hopeful discovery.

#marvel #whatif #MCU Agatha Harkness desires to possess the power of the Celestial Tiamet, frozen in the Earth after a failed Emergence. Her search for the power to complete a perfect spell takes her to Hollywood. But when she comes face-to-face with an Eternal, will her thirst for power be enough to conquer all, or will she see the error of her ways?

#outlander Jamie and Claire contemplate the upcoming battle. Claire deals with ignorance once again when her offer to act as a surgeon in the field hospital is rejected. The Battle of Monmouth starts in earnest. William's rescue leads to a long-festering confrontation. Ian must go back on a promise. William's absence puts Jane in danger. A reckless act of aggression places Jamie and Claire in an deadly situation. Roger finds a way to communicate with Bree. Bree makes an important decision for the safety of her family.

#outlander **SPOILER ALERT** We discuss a potentially major book spoiler between the 34:28-39:56 marks. You may want to skip this section if you do not want book spoilers.

Lord John breaks a promise in order to stay alive. Jamie and Claire play host to a dinner of "Who's Who in American History" guests. William receives some surprise guests at the army camp. Claire comes across a surprising soldier in the rebel camp. Jamie begins to prepare his men for battle. William looks to redeem himself. Lord John learns about a plot against his family, from a surprising source. Brianna fiercely defends her family. Jamie and Lord John call a brief truce to save someone dear.

#thewalkingdead #daryldixon #thebookofcarol Due to conflicting schedules, we are late but finally get around to closing out our discussion of Season 2.

Daryl and Carol have conflicting thoughts on getting back to the States with Ash and Laurent. Sister Jacinta reappears and continues the search for Laurent - with an unwilling ally. Daryl and Codron clear the air. Carol makes a sad confession. An alternate way home proves to be more difficult than first expected.

#marvel #whatif #MCU Marvel's What If...? series returns for its third and final season. Bruce Banner's attempt to rid himself of the Hulk creates a monstrous threat that almost ends the world. With the use of Mech technology, the Avengers defeat the threat, paying the ultimate price. Ten years later, a new threat arises and the new Avengers team - lead by Sam Wilson as Captain America - must find a way to be victorious once again. But what price will they pay to save the world?