A scene from ‘X-Men ’97’

termination of X-Men ’97 It beautifully wraps up the story we’ve been invested in over 10 episodes, while teasing enough details for Season 2, which has already been greenlit (yay). This reboot of X Men The animated series, which aired from 1992 to 1997, is produced by the animation wing of Marvel Studios. The show, with its half-hour episodes, recalls the thrill and joy of watching animation while lying on the couch on a Sunday afternoon.

That doesn’t mean this Beau DeMayo creation plays entirely on warm fuzzy retro vibes, although the animation makes it scream in fiery joy. The stories are irresistible, the action is eye-popping, the villains descend into the depths of immorality and the love stories are heart-breaking. There’s also satirical humor, Shakespeare, and delightful cameos.

X-Men ’97 Picks up one year after the events of X-Men: The Animated Series, An assassination attempt on Professor Charles Xavier (Ross Marquand) forces him to leave Earth to seek recovery from the Shi’ar, an advanced and highly idiotic species.

Leading the X-Men is another one for Cyclops (Ray Chase), as he and Jean Gray (Jennifer Hale) prepare to welcome a baby into their lives. Cyclops and the X-Men aren’t sure how they’ll feel about Xavier giving up control of the

A scene from ‘X-Men ’97’

Storm (Alison Seeley-Smith) is upset because she can’t decide whether losing her powers is a good or bad thing. Wolverine (Cal Dodd) is still angry and in love with Jean, while the Beast (George Buzza) lords it over the lab, quoting Hamlet.

Rogue (Lenore Zane) is torn between loyalty to Magneto, with whom she is revealed to be having an affair, and Gambit (AJ Locascio), with whom she is now in a relationship. Jubilee, (Holly Chow), the youngest of the X-Men, is the only one who can reach the recently rescued Roberto (Guy Agostini). Morph (JP Karliak) is as transformative as ever and Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough) has fun teleporting.

The evil, including Dr. Bolivar Trask (Gavin Hammon), the Master Mold supercomputer (Eric Bauza) and Mister Sinister (Christopher Britton), are thriving at the center of their particular brand of devastation. Amidst the world-destroying hi-jinks of evil, there are quiet times where questions of identity, love, fear, and self-worth are discussed. Forge’s (Gil Birmingham) treatment of Storm, Nathan’s (Chris Potter) confusion about his parents and grief over abandonment, and Xavier’s difficult choices between desire and duty are poignant. Even Bastian’s (Theo James) attacks on all and sundry stem from his feeling of being cast out.

Destruction of Genosha and Motendo video game to celebrate 18th anniversary^th Birthdays are just two examples of excellent visual scale. X-Men ’97, A fair number of the voice actors reprise their roles from the earlier animated series while there are also some new cast members. The best part is that you can enter the world of X-Men ’97, completely ignorant of the mythology and backstory and thoroughly enjoys the show. However, bonus points are always available for those in the know. X-Men ’97 Serves as the perfect springboard/continuation into this amazing struggle for power and acceptance between mutants and humans.

X-Men ’97 is currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar