Marvel's What If episode 4: Fans reacts to Supreme Doctor Strange, Shuma-Gorath, and death of Christine Palmer

The latest Marvel's What If…? episode packed the most Easter eggs in the series so far. Episode 4 focused on the Supreme Doctor Strange variant of Stephen Strange.

The episode also came with an unexpected twist that spawned several future possibilities about the long-awaited Marvel Cinematic Multiverse.

The story showcased the "What If…?" alternate reality where Christine Palmer died in the car crash. What If…? episode 4 also established the concept of "Absolute Point in Time," which seemingly explains why Doctor Strange could not use the time stone to bring back dead characters, like Iron Man/Tony Stark, in the franchise.

Episode 4 ended on a cliffhanger note with its conclusion that spawned several theories about how the Supreme Doctor Strange could assemble a multiversal team. This will include heroes from alternate universes.

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Here's how fans reacted to Christine Palmer's return and the grief of Doctor Strange in What If...? episode 4

Like WandaVision, episode 4 of What If…? dealt with the Sorcerer Supreme grief-stricken over the death of his "heart" Christine Palmer. This leads Stephen down a darker path to bring her back.

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Who voiced whom

Benedict Cumberbatch returned as Doctor Strange (in-voice), two years after his last appearance in Avengers: Endgame. Furthermore, Rachel McAdams reprised the role of Dr. Christine Palmer (voice) from 2016's Doctor Strange.

Benedict Wong, who is seemingly in every Phase 4 Marvel movie, returned in the role of Wong (voice). Tilda Swinton voiced "The Ancient One" from the first movie, along with Ike Amadi, who voiced Cagliostro (O-Bengt).

In one particular scene for the first time in the series, "The Watcher," voiced by Jefferey Wright, interacted with a character of the portrayed universe. Furthermore, Leslie Bibb also voiced Christine Everheart in a news segment shown in the episode.

In light of episode 4's crucial ending, Supreme Doctor Strange is also expected in future episodes. Strange and The Watcher are confirmed to interact again in the finale episode of What If…? season 1.