Marvel Animation officially released the plot synopsis’ for every episode in X-Men ‘97’s Season 1.
While the X-Men have been out of the spotlight for a while, the drought is finally over thanks to Marvel Animation's latest animated series, which continues the original fan-favorite show from the '90s.
So far, people are digging the project, with many praising nearly every aspect of the revival. Needless to say, it's a great time to be a fan of mutants.
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X-Men ‘97 Season 1 Episode List
New episodes of X-Men '97, Season 1 stream on Disney+ on Wednesdays starting at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET.
Episode 1: "To Me, My X-Men"
Airdate: March 20
As many viewers have already seen, the opening episode of the show highlights the re-emergence of “new anti-mutant technology,” which fans learned connected back to the Sentinels:
“Cyclops races to find the source of new anti-mutant technology that threatens to upset mutant-human relations. His search leads them to an unexpected reunion with an old foe, even as the X-Men welcome a new addition to the team.”
The episode's title should also be familiar as it is a play on Cyclops’ classic catchphrase.
Episode 2: "Mutant Liberation Begins"
Airdate: March 20
The second episode focuses on the iconic villain Magneto as he stands trial for his crimes:
“When Magneto is forced by the UN to stand trial, a group of anti-mutant rioters test his resolve.”
The show put Magneto’s character in an interesting spot: the former villain now leads the X-Men team thanks to Charles Xavier’s last will and testament.
Episode 3: "Fire Made Flesh"
Airdate: March 27
Episode 3 teases a visitor arriving at the mansion, one with “a dangerous secret:”
“When a visitor arrives at the mansion with a dangerous secret that threatens Cyclops and Jean's relationship, the team is propelled into a tragic confrontation with an immortal mad scientist.”
Many fans have speculated that the “fire” in the title is referring to the Phoenix Force, but details remain a mystery.
Episode 4: "Motendo/Lifedeath" (Part 1)
Airdate: April 3
The fourth installment, which is the first of two parts, will center on Jubilee as she is transported “into a 16-bit video game:”
"On her birthday, a nostalgic Jubilee is forced to relive the X-Men's greatest adventures when an entertainment system transports her into a 16-bit video game."
The title holds two clues as to what the episode could be about. The “Motendo” seems like a cross between Mojo and Nintendo—could the ugly alternate entertainment dimension baddie come out to play? Then, the “Lifedeath” part could refer to a love story between Storm and Forge. Romance fans, get ready.
Episode 5: "Remember It"
Airdate: April 10
“Remember It,” Episode 5 of Season 1, continues the overarching storyline of Genosha joining the United Nations while also possibly “airing the X-Men’s dirty laundry:”
"As Genosha prepares to join the UN, select members of the team head to the island nation to be honorees. Back at the mansion, a behind-the-scenes press event risks airing the X-Men's dirty laundry."
Episode 6: "Lifedeath" (Part 2)
Airdate: April 17
Episode 6 continues Storm’s (and presumably Forge’s) love story—provided it follows the storyline of the same name from the comics.
The tease for the installment is brief, but it paints a dire picture of Storm:
“Storm is forced to face her worst fears in order to free herself.”
Episode 7: "Bright Eyes"
Airdate: April 24
“Bright Eyes” looks to be a Cyclops-centric episode, but there’s always the chance the title refers to something else.
Fans can expect the plot to revisit Bolivar Trask and his deadly mutant killing machines:
“Cyclops focuses the X-Men on finding Bolivar Trask. However, when the team locates the Sentinel inventor, they realize that they all have been played by a mastermind.”
Episode 8: "Tolerance is Extinction" (Part 1)
Airdate: May 1
“Tolerance is Extinction” is the first of an epic three-part storyline for X-Men ‘97.
The only tease is that the team must “unite to face a new threat.”
Episode 9: "Tolerance is Extinction" (Part 2)
Airdate: May 8
Episode 9 is part 2 of a trilogy in which “the X-Men work to settle the score before it is too late.”
Episode 10: "Tolerance is Extinction" (Part 3)
Airdate: May 15
The final episode of X-Men ‘97 Season 1 sees “the X-Men's dream put to the test as mutant-human relations reach a tipping point.”
X-Men '97 is now streaming on Disney+.
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