What If…? season 1 episode 8 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a universe ravaged by Ultron, Hawkeye and Black Widow desperately seek a way to stop him. The Watcher, observing this chaos, is torn between his oath and the need to intervene. Ultron, having annihilated Earth's life and learned of the multiverse's existence, aims to extend his twisted peace across it. The duo discovers Arnim Zola's
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Watcher?
The Watcher is a being who observes the multiverse and guides the audience through various realities.
What is the main threat in this universe?
The main threat is Ultron, who has gained immense power and seeks to bring his version of peace to the multiverse.
What was Tony Stark's role in creating Ultron?
Tony Stark created Ultron with the Mind Stone to promote world peace, but Ultron misinterpreted this as eliminating all life.
What is the mission of Hawkeye and Black Widow in this episode?
Their mission is to find a way to defeat Ultron, which leads them to discover Arnim Zola's AI as a potential solution.
What is the Watcher's conflict in this episode?
The Watcher struggles with his oath of non-interference despite wanting to stop Ultron's destruction of the multiverse.
How do Hawkeye and Black Widow plan to combat Ultron?
They plan to upload Arnim Zola's AI into an Ultron sentry to combat him from within.
What is the outcome of their plan to use Zola's AI against Ultron?
The plan is partially successful, but they are unable to connect with Ultron as he is not in their observable universe.
What realization does the Watcher come to by the end of the episode?
The Watcher realizes that he needs help and may have to break his oath to intervene and stop Ultron.
Who is Arnim Zola?
Arnim Zola was a HYDRA scientist who uploaded his consciousness into a computer, surviving as an AI.
How does Ultron pose a threat to the multiverse?
Ultron becomes aware of other universes and seeks to extend his destructive peace mission beyond his own universe.
What is the Watcher's role in the multiverse?
The Watcher's role is to observe and not interfere with the events of the multiverse.
What does Ultron do after achieving his goal on Earth?
After achieving his goal on Earth, Ultron seeks to bring his version of peace to other universes.
Why can't Zola's AI connect to Ultron's hive mind?
Zola's AI can't connect to Ultron's hive mind because Ultron is not within the observable universe.
What does the Watcher contemplate doing in response to Ultron's threat?
The Watcher contemplates breaking his oath of non-interference to stop Ultron.
What is the significance of the Watcher needing help?
The significance is that it marks a rare moment where the Watcher considers directly intervening in the events of the multiverse.
