X-Men ’97 has been a nostalgia trip for fans who really loved the original X-Men: The Animated Series. The series picks from where it ended and takes the storyline in a different direction which has been loved by viewers. Its animation, direction, voice acting, and writing have been its strengths.
Fans are looking forward to X-Men ’97 Episode 10 which will showcase the fate of all the superheroes. This article is for the fans who are reading about the episode’s plot and when it will drop. So continue reading to find all the answers.
What Is X-Men ’97 All About?
X-Men ’97 was created by Beau DeMayo and it’s about the ensemble of mutant superheroes from Marvel comics. The series starts a year after X-Men: The Animated Series (which started in 1992 and ended in 1997) starts a year after the parent show ended.
Professor Charles Xavier almost dies and the eponymous team has to survive all the challenges. Magneto is heading the team and it consists of superheroes like Cyclops (voiced by Ray Chase), Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale), Storm (Alison Sealy-Smith), Wolverine (Cal Dodd), and Morph (J. P. Karliak).
DeMayo is an executive producer of the show with Marvel head Kevin Feige as well as Brad Winderbaum, Louis D’Esposito, and Victoria Alonso. X-Men ’97 premiered on March 20th, 2024 and its first two episodes were released on the same day.
What Happened In X-Men ’97 Episode 9?
X-Men ’97 Episode 9 is called Tolerance Is Extinction Part 2 and it was directed by Emi-Emmett Yonemura while Anthony Sellitti wrote the script. The prior episode showcased Magento spreading a blackout on Earth.
In this episode, X-Men tries to convince him to reverse all his effects while Bastion is a direct threat to everyone. We see Magneto fully becoming the villain as he decides to leave Earth and create his space in Asteroid M.
The X-Men are offered to live with him on his new planet which they reject. However, Roberto and Rogue agree. From Muir Island, the X-Men assemble and then go their ways while planning their move. The Gold Team consisting of Jean and Storm go looking for Bastion. Meanwhile, Magneto will face off with the team of Cyclops. Xavier tries to control Magneto but fails. A fight between Magneto and Wolverine ensues and the former ends up removing the adamantium from his body.
A collar is made by Forge and Beast to hinder the technopathy abilities of Bastion and set the Sentinels free. While the team is fighting the sentinels, we see Sinister start controlling Cable through his mind to eventually control Jean. This leads to a scary situation and Cyclops gets a signal from her.
What To Expect From X-Men ’97 Episode 10?
X-Men ’97 Episode 10 is called Tolerance Is Extinction Part 3 and it will be the final episode of the show. The prior episode started the main battle between the X-Men and Magneto as well as Bastion. This triple threat situation has been tough for the mutant superheroes and they are getting defeated from both sides. In X-Men ’97 Episode 10, we can expect the tides to turn and the Cyclops to reach out to Jean for help since they are in trouble.
While Wolverine is invincible, Magneto is more powerful and he almost kills the superhero in the earlier episodes. In the next one, we can expect him to overpower Magneto with his strength. Overall, viewers are expecting the battle to turn more fierce and the stakes to go to another level. But, an ending on a happy note is expected.
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Do We Have A Release Date?
X-Men ’97 Episode 10 will be released on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 on Disney+. 30 to 37 minutes is the average duration of all the episodes, but since its finale, we can expect it to be longer.
Conclusion
X-Men ’97 is a refreshing animated show in the superhero genre that has given this brand a new leash. It’s slickly written and has nice voice acting from the cast members who retain the nostalgia while offering something fresh for today. X-Men ’97 Episode 10 will conclude this chapter for the superheroes.