What If…? season 1 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Dr. Bruce Banner returns to Earth to warn of Thanos but finds a zombie apocalypse instead. He joins survivors, including Spider-Man and General Okoye, to reach a camp with a potential cure. They discover that the outbreak originated from a quantum virus brought by Janet Van Dyne. Vision, holding the zombie Wanda Maximoff at bay, has been feeding her other survivors. The group escapes, taking T'Challa with them to Wakanda, hoping to use the cure to save humanity. Banner stays behind to combat the zombies.

Full Episode S01E05 Recap

### Dr. Bruce Banner's Arrival and the Zombie Outbreak - **Dr. Bruce Banner** crashes to Earth to warn of **Thanos**'s arrival but finds a world overrun by zombies. - Banner is unable to transform into the Hulk and encounters zombie versions of **Iron Man, Doctor Strange**, and **Wong**. - **Spider-Man** saves Banner from the zombies. ### The Quantum Virus Origin - Two weeks earlier, **Dr. Hank Pym** retrieves **Janet Van Dyne** from the quantum realm, unknowingly bringing back a quantum virus. - Janet infects Hank and their daughter, **Hope Van Dyne**, leading to a widespread outbreak. ### Survivors' Plan and Orientation - Survivors, including Banner, Spider-Man, and **General Okoye**, plan to reach a survivor camp with a potential cure. - They deduce the beacon's source as Camp Lehigh, New Jersey, and prepare to journey there. ### Journey to Camp Lehigh - The group travels by train but faces challenges like a power outage and zombie attacks, including from **Hawkeye** and **Captain America**. - Hope becomes infected after saving the group from a zombie horde. ### Discovery of Vision and the Truth - The group reaches a facility where they find **Vision**, who has been keeping the zombie **Wanda Maximoff** contained. - They learn Vision has been luring survivors to feed Wanda and that **T'Challa** is being kept as a food source. ### The Escape and Sacrifice - Vision helps the group escape but decides to stay behind, feeling guilt over his actions. - The group, now including T'Challa, escapes in a Quadjet but Banner stays behind to hold off a zombie swarm. ### Conclusion and Hope for a Cure - The survivors head to Wakanda with the cure, hopeful to save humanity. - Despite their losses, they remain determined to fight for survival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dr. Bruce Banner warning about when he arrives on Earth?

Dr. Bruce Banner is warning about Thanos's arrival.

What unexpected situation does Banner find upon his arrival?

Banner finds a world overrun by zombies.

Who saves Dr. Banner from the zombies?

Spider-Man saves Dr. Banner.

How did the zombie outbreak start?

The outbreak started when Dr. Hank Pym brought back Janet Van Dyne from the quantum realm, who had a quantum virus.

What is the survivors' plan to combat the outbreak?

The survivors plan to reach a survivor camp in New Jersey that has a potential cure.

Who is revealed to be keeping Wanda Maximoff contained?

Vision is keeping Wanda Maximoff contained.

Why has Vision been luring survivors to his location?

Vision has been luring survivors to feed the zombie Wanda Maximoff.

What is T'Challa's condition when the group finds him?

T'Challa is being kept as a food source for Wanda.

What does Vision decide to do after helping the group escape?

Vision decides to stay behind, feeling guilt over his actions.

What do the survivors intend to do with the cure?

The survivors intend to take the cure to Wakanda to save humanity.

Who stays behind to fight the zombie swarm?

Dr. Bruce Banner stays behind to fight the zombie swarm.

What is the survivors' emotional state as they head to Wakanda?

The survivors are hopeful yet determined to fight for survival.

How does the group travel to Camp Lehigh?

The group travels by train to Camp Lehigh.

What happens to Hope Van Dyne during the journey?

Hope Van Dyne gets infected by the zombies.

Who are some of the Avengers turned into zombies?

Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Wong, Hawkeye, and Captain America are turned into zombies.

What If…? season 1 episode 5

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