Episode 5 ‘Remember It’ is not just one of the best episodes of an animated show, it’s one of the greatest tv episodes ever.

@josevlog945

24 күн бұрын

I watched that early in the day before my college class and I was thinking about it all day. This is what I call QUALITY

@kdot89

24 күн бұрын

Some of y'all need to relax and/or watch better TV

@INRamos13

24 күн бұрын

​@@kdot89There's not as much good TV as this show now. Have you even watched it?

@marcusalexander4437

24 күн бұрын

As much as I grew up with X-Men 92 and X-Men 97 exceeded my expectations. I can't in good faith agree with this comment when there are shows like Attack on Titan

@chade6514

24 күн бұрын

​@@marcusalexander4437The show that straight up copied code geass's ending? Attack on Titan is good but nothing it did peaked like episode 5. Otherwise you'd be mentioning an attack on titan episode that was actually better lol

X-Men '97 is definitely the best onscreen representation of the X-Men ever

@Rico_Carny

24 күн бұрын

Disagree but sure.

@Marksman3434

24 күн бұрын

@@Rico_Carnywhat is the best on-screen adaptation, in your opinion?

@calebmauer1751

24 күн бұрын

@@Rico_Carny Just say disagree then, don't be a passive aggressive wimp.

@davidlee407

23 күн бұрын

😊

@forbiddencolor

22 күн бұрын

@@Marksman3434 Did you ever watch the original series? It's way better. Like literally the comic books brought to life.

“You never skip the X-men theme” Damn right. I’m still waiting for some super fan to pull out all the variations that showed up this season on KZread.

@Carlos-bz5oo

13 күн бұрын

I'm waiting for a hyper fan to do a Cupcakke remix

@EddieBloecher

13 күн бұрын

I'll download them all if that happens Brothers!

Bastion was a fantastic villain as well. Which is usually where so many of these superhero shows flounder.

@vanydakhiev3910

23 күн бұрын

Theo James’s voice was perfect for that role

I love how much depth was given to Magneto, he really did give xiavier's dream a try, multiple times this season. But at every single step of that process he was persecuted, his friends were attacked and his people were murdered and genocided. Even though his plan and execution of it might not be ethical, you can understand why he resorts to it. Having him at the forefront and as the leader of the X-men was a genius move in my opinion.

@chadthedad03

24 күн бұрын

I guess. He was a good guy maybe 3-4 episodes. 2nd episode, he was on trial. 3rd, he fought other mutants, Madeline and Sinister. 4th, nothing. 5th episode was Genosha massacre.

@emmanueldelmoral4771

24 күн бұрын

Magneto this seaon was based. I was hoping for a good rebutal from Charles in the final episode, but he really was reduced to begging him to stop

@Jodster223

24 күн бұрын

This series asks the question, what if Charles is wrong? It really was incredibly thought-provoking and subverted what you thought you knew. So well done. I can't wait for season 2.

@darkspaces5776

24 күн бұрын

​@@emmanueldelmoral4771 Didn't charles literally control magneto's mind to restore the magnetic field of earth?

@Yugioh_Turk

19 күн бұрын

@@darkspaces5776 Only because he completely failed to convince him. That's what happens when I fail the persuasion check and resort to brute force in Baldur's Gate 3.

My dude Cyclops finally got his badass skills showcased.

@jack_rabbit

24 күн бұрын

him doing his mvc2 super was dope

@ladymarianne9680

21 күн бұрын

That's one of the best things about this show, I love Cyke and now after so many years he's finally given the respect he deserves

I went in to X-Men ‘97 expecting just to enjoy some nostalgia hits (that theme song, what a piece of art), that it turned out to be a prime example of how to properly update and advance older properties and realize the massive potential the X-Men characters always have and rarely achieve was amazing to watch. Can’t wait to see if they keep it up!

My favorite side effect of this show is watching people who have totally written off Marvel Studios & the MCU as passé and superhero adaptations as “over” rave about this show. Though it is frustrating as someone that is still a fan of this stuff to see people twist themselves in knots to justify the idea that this show is an anomaly and that Marvel Studios has nothing to do with its creation or development. The man responsible for some of Disney+ MCU low points is also responsible for shepherding this series, along with the best of MCU tv shows. He deserves credit for both the losses and the wins.

@toons8744

21 күн бұрын

Its always been just hot gas. They're all gonna go watch Deadpool too. And what comes after.

you can tell that the people who made this show didn't do it because the studio told them, it was a show made by people who loved the x men and had something to say, you just can feel all the passion and love in this here, it truly prove the grifters wrong, also, love you dan, you're my favourite reviewer

@sahdirellis4901

24 күн бұрын

Welp, that's bc of Beau DeMayo who said he wanted people who were fans of the source material and not the OTHER type of writers who sneak in and do what they want to piss fans off.

@fernandodecarlosmalcher7977

24 күн бұрын

@@sahdirellis4901 having fans about the source material is always a good sign

There was a LOT of love and care put into this show and it's evident in every single second of this incredible first season.

Not only did this make me have respect for Cyclops, but also for Jubilee. I love how she grew over the season.

@wolfxxx9490

15 күн бұрын

Give Jubilee her flowers. She and Cyclops were my favorite characters this season.

@JonSmith-hk1bq

4 күн бұрын

Am I taking crazy pills? Jubilee was just a side character supporting the storyline of another minor character who never really went anywhere other than establishing that he has a lousy mom. How did she grow?

This is why the X-Men is a much more popular and relatable group compared to the Avengers or Justice League. This series surpassed everything I expected.

@FellaGuy2

24 күн бұрын

I agree, but good modern Justice League comics are really top tier these days as well. Dark Knights Metal is so so good. Not Death Metal though, never Death Metal lol.

@Quandris

22 күн бұрын

Right? It's like with the Avengers-MCU taking up all the bandwidth for the past 15 years, it's easy to forget why the X-Men DOMINATED the marvel comics universe for decades before the advent of the MCU. Until now!

@leonardobraynen1524

17 күн бұрын

​@@FellaGuy2death metal aint so bad

@FellaGuy2

17 күн бұрын

@@leonardobraynen1524 gosh idk, your opinion is just as valid as mine. I just didn't really like it.

@chrisblake4198

17 күн бұрын

@@Quandris It's hard to remember that the MCU started with the Avengers because they were canonically the least interesting IP in Marvel's stable, the one they couldn't sell off rights for when they needed money, and the only team they still had the rights to when they started making their own movies. Now that it's clear that when they get it right, they're light years better than Fox and on the whole more consistent, I look forward to what they'll do now that they have control over the 'good' IPs X-Men and FF again. MCU would probably even be responsible for the best Spider-Man, if Sony hadn''t been deadweight on their partnership, at the same time they got exceptionally lucky that someone made Spider-Verse for them.

Totally agree Dan, skipping the intro would be an absolute travesty. I grew up with the original animated series and loved this season. My kids did not watch the original, but now want to go back and watch it.

The only thing I feel like a lot of people don't talk about enough is the quality of the voice acting. Rogue's line at the end of episode 5 has me tearing up, Scott's rage filled screams when he goes all out and of course Bastion and Magneto waxing lyrical at any moment they get. It's Not easy making these lines work but they hit as hard as live action would have, if not, harder.

@kennethchia4194

24 күн бұрын

Everyone brought it, but to me Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Theo James as Bastion were just fantastic. And the original cast that returned didn't lose a step at all, but Lenore Zann as Rogue and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler ate up all the great lines they were given.

@matttale7918

2 күн бұрын

“I can’t touch you Remy! Your heart may beat for me, but I can’t feel it, you light up everything you touch, but never me” “There’s things deeper than just skin chere”

This could have been a boring nostalgia cash grab. Instead it was an emotional, thought provoking, and exciting series. The team working on this really did an amazing job. I loved this season. It was great!

From episode one, to ten. Every arc is connected, every character, and the journey contains so many feels. I absolutely love the writing, voice talents, and the music. They are all amazing

@Rico_Carny

24 күн бұрын

What? oh you definitely a casual.

@kadosho02

24 күн бұрын

@@Rico_Carny casual? I watched the original animated series as well. If you're some negative naysayer, or have issues with 97. Share those with the rest of the class. Whatever your gripes are. I don't agree with any. I enjoyed 97

@ethanirving1313

24 күн бұрын

​@@Rico_Carny Here you are again being a douche. You must be a little keyboard warrior. Pathetic in life so you have to try to bring other people down.. Peon

@ethanirving1313

24 күн бұрын

​@@kadosho02 This isn't the first time they attacked someone in this comment section. Just another lowlife on KZread. 🤷

X-Men '97 is one of the best television series in the last 20 years, period.

X-Men '97 🤝 Dan Top of their game

One of the best shows of the year

An X-traordinary review to a beloved animated series. X97 is a good impetus to restart the 1990's Marvel animated universe.

When the first two phases of the Infinity Saga were being criticized for mostly having unmemorable villains, I've always said that it's b/c other studios held the rights to X-Men, Spider-Man, & Fantastic Four. Between Magneto, Mister Sinister, Bastion, etc... this series really showcases those threats. There was even a time when Magneto was often voted as the greatest comic book villain ever above The Joker.

@hoshitetashimura

18 күн бұрын

I just want a good doctor doom

@chrisblake4198

17 күн бұрын

I've always maintained it's a matter of execution. MCU reliably blew it on villain execution in films, yet the fact that they hit it out of the park with Kingpin and Purple Man in the Netflix series shows that all it takes are writers who gets it, and actors who can deliver. It's not like Bastion was really top tier in the X-Men gallery, but this show nailed the execution with great writing and a top notch performance. MCU Ultron's plan was nearly identical but the movie blew it with crappy writing and bad CGI (Spader did the best he could with what he was given).

@jp3813

16 күн бұрын

@@chrisblake4198 Execution will always be a factor, but a couple of criticisms were that the villains were often just guys in business suits or have the same abilities as the heroes: Iron Monger, Abomination, Whiplash, Justin Hammer, Red Skull, Alexander Pierce, Yellowjacket, Kaecilius, etc... Even Killmonger falls into this category despite being written very well.

Marvel needs to do there movies just like this. Respect the material, and respect the audience who not only spent decades growing up with these comics but are also the ones who are going to spend $$$ on movie tickets.

I love how everyone had a moment to shine in this show.

Some might call this review, X-cessive hyperbole, but I agree that X-Men '97 is X-cellent!!

Just bought a xmen97 shirt! Big fan of this new season.

I loved the original XMen and totally agree that XMen 97 was even better - even tighter writing and gorgeous animation. Plus justice for Cyclops

@leonardobraynen1524

17 күн бұрын

As an XMen '92 alum, i wont disagree with you. And as a diehard Wolverine fan Wolverine taking a backseat in season 1 was a great call.

The charged up claws scene was dope

Thanks for pointing out how horny the show became. Because the character designs and animation is far less horny than the 90s show, which apparently had people up in arms when they showed the new designs. But hilariously the show ended up being so much hornier than the original.

Episode 5 had me choked up. When i finished it, I was full on crying. Absolutely excellent story writing. I’m re-watching it for sure

I don't really watch TV shows anymore, but I have seen the original show and based on your high praise...I think I'm gonna have to give this a shot.

@ZachBobBob

24 күн бұрын

You're in for a treat it's so so good

@84bucco

24 күн бұрын

Focus on the serialized shows some of the one offs are kind of week and animation can be subpar. Plenty if ranked lists can help you out

The animation in X-Men 97 is so good because it was animated by Studio Mir, who did My Adventures With Superman, Scorpion's Revenge, Legend of Korra, etc. The studio was founded by people who worked on Avatar: The Last Airbender and they'll be doing the animated Avatar: TLA movie. Also, I love all the different ways they used the show's theme. They made an epic orchestral version for the big action scenes, they made a melancholic piano version for a tragic scene, they made an ethereal operatic version for a big climactic scene, etc. And I love that they gave Storm an incredible theme song, I really hope it becomes her official theme like the how the show's theme has become the official X-Men theme.

@nikolaspapanagnou2723

20 күн бұрын

Also studio mir was involved in the Harley Quinn series from season 3 onwards.

This show reminded me that I like the X-Men in the first place. I had legit forgotten.

I also love the Marvel Animation lead-in. Nine seconds of perfect buildup to what you're about to get.

Drunk british guy, nerd dude, and thier entire toxic army get to eat crow. Doubt they will admit they were wrong but at least we can enjoy how amazing X-man 97 is.

@JohnGoetzGaming

23 күн бұрын

Lol they just had a whole segment praising it. Not sure why you'd think they wouldn't praise something good 🤷‍♂️. It's called not being biased

@dgm66

23 күн бұрын

Here here. I hope they’re all eating dog sh*t

@toons8744

21 күн бұрын

​@@JohnGoetzGamingthose clowns review stuff before it even comes out. They are CLEARLY biased.

@JohnGoetzGaming

21 күн бұрын

@@toons8744 They review trailers and give their thoughts based on past productions. Look at what they predicted for house of the dragon and how much they love it now. Perfectly willing to admit when their predictions are wrong

@toons8744

21 күн бұрын

@@JohnGoetzGaming their bias is what influences the predictions. Not past production.

This is the best version of the X-Men. FAR better than any X-Men movie ever came close to being. It was well written, well animated and a great continuation of the original show. This is the best X-Men content on a screen and the best Disney-Marvel content in long time (possibly ever).

I was watching with my yung nephews when Cyclops mentioned the "Black leather" quote, it was sad that I was the only one that laughed. Nobody got it. Im really getting old

Even Sunspot in this show had a greater character development than Cyclops in the movies.

Alright, that intro got my interest enough. I'll be back after I watch the series.

That one Nightcrawler and wolwerine scene is tremendous

I was ECSTATIC to see Charleys name all over this show! Her being responsible for the Motendo episode felt like kismet! So proud of someone I technically only know through the internet!? Such great work.

@BussinandDiscussin

24 күн бұрын

She/they is really pretty! I never remembered her from Movie Fights, you're lucky to know her.

“Da name is Gambit, Remember it!” Thank you X-Men ‘97 for doing my boy right.

@marvinlynch1305

13 күн бұрын

They did him dirty

X-men always ways super rich in its themes and very left-leaning. I'm glad the creators of X-men 97 understood the assignment, they clearly love the show and its message.

@JohnGoetzGaming

23 күн бұрын

Eh seems to be well liked by more right leaning KZreadrs so I'm happy they presented things more maturely and centrist so that everyone can enjoy it like TNG did.

@toons8744

21 күн бұрын

​@@JohnGoetzGaminglmfao. Nothing about this show is centrist. It goes beyond simple one or the other spectrums, but its message is clear: tolerance and unity is the better way than might makes right, or conformity.

@JohnGoetzGaming

21 күн бұрын

@@toons8744 sounds like a centrist message to me. The right doesn't like tolerance and unity?

@leonardobraynen1524

17 күн бұрын

​@@JohnGoetzGamingman who cares?? Its beloved by comic book fans- period!

@JohnGoetzGaming

17 күн бұрын

@@leonardobraynen1524 Exactly fans of all types! That's what I said how wonderful that is

What we need is a new Marvel vs. game by Capcom, lots of reference to the X-Men vs. Street Fighter series on this 😎🙏

While still not AS good as it should be, FINALLY there is an X-Men TEAM show. Not just the Wolverine, Erik, Charles and sundry female, show. This really is the best X-Men, non-comic, property we've gotten thus far. My faves, Rogue, Magneto, Jean and Scott finally got chances to really shine.

This series is honestly next level. I can’t stop recommending it. There were so many great moments

Fast-paced, bold action, lots of twists and lots of memorable dialogues. Apart from that, great dubbing and music. I'm truly amazed at how beautifully they blossomed almost every character, especially Jane Gray, Cyclops, Storm, and Morph. The minus - a few inaccuracies and major plot shortcuts (episodes are only 30 minutes long, but are packed with many threads). And Scott and Jane's baby made me laugh - he was born looking like he was about 8 months old. Apart from that, it's great - they really exceeded my expectations.

This show was full of perfect one liners. So good.

No one, who grew up in the 90s, dare to skip the intro of old X-Men series and this new X-Men 97.

This show had me in tears nearly every episode

The made Cyclops a MAN in this series.

4:00 as someone named joe cruz martinez after my grandfather Jose Cruz Hernandez. My parants named me Joe because we are fair skined and they didnt want my name to be a reason i didnt succed in america. A jose becomes a Joe because they were afraid of how the world would react to me and wished id rather be born a white American. This scene broke my heart for the position my parents were in back then.

x-men '97 was so great. I was glad they kept the soap opera style dialogue from the OG series.

This show made me realize that Magneto was right.

I shall never forget the phrase, "...inferior freak fluids." lol

I expected this to be good and fun - I did not expect it to be THIS good. It was an incredible use of the material.

Thanks, Dan. I had NO intention of giving this show a chance until I saw your episode 1 spoil free review. So glad I saw that video that convinced me to watch it

One of the best Marvel shows period, as imaginative as WandaVision and as satisfying as the ending of Loki with more action than The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Ep.4 Is not disposable. First it shows the growth of jubilee, then it furthers storm sub plot, and for people talking about how light the episode was, well considering the next episode, thank god

I believe it has set the bar for Marvel's adaptation of the X-Men. I love how it has matured and it's willingness to explore the dark aspects of character's storyline

One of my favorite reviews I've seen from you in recent memory. You made your points clearly and spoke well on X-Men 97's devotion to mature the show and characters along with the audience.

This might very well be the best legacy sequel to an existing property of all time, only rivaled by the likes of "Cobra Kai". Given how his animated series ended, seeing Christopher Daniel Barnes showing eagerness to continue, plus the appearances of Mary Jane and Peter Parker both in and out of costume on this show, makes me really want to see "Spider-Man '99".

@Kris_AB

20 күн бұрын

Blade Runner 2049 was an amazing legacy sequel.

@Kris_AB

20 күн бұрын

Seconding the call for more Spider-Man: TAS.

I still tear up at the remember it clips....damn that episode affected me!

What a thoughtful and thorough review. You articulated the best points and parts of this show. No adaptation is perfect, but I'm hard pressed to find big flaws in season 1 of X-Men 97. Here's hoping season 2 delivers or even surpasses s1.

I haven’t been this in love with a animated series since the dc animated universe with justice league unlimited

@Kris_AB

20 күн бұрын

This. 😁

I completely agree with you, this was such a joy for me as someone who grew up with the xmen cartoon

Could not have said it better. I went into this extremely skeptical, but after sitting down to attentively watching episode 1, I was hooked. Can’t wait for season 2. This is PEAK!!! For sure.

Wonderful video on a fantastic show, I loved X-Men 97. Especially hearing the theme tune again.

I bought an Xmen 97 thirst on Amazon and get tons of compliments every time

So good. I looked like a crazy woman sobbing in the airport when Gambit died.

We watched it on our Uncle’s projector, and it was the most hype thing I’ve ever seen. My uncle looked like a kid on Saturday morning!

Insanely good season 1! Very happy with what they did to my favorite superheroes. The writing and animation were just excellent!

This is the best commentary on what is the best Marvel project in a very long time. Thank you for your thoughts.

I absolutely love this continuation of the series, I hadn't seen the original series, and grew up with a bastardized version of it all, and yet the only character I didn't explicitly know about was Jubilee, it goes to show how accessible these characters are, before the show Eric was my character in the entire x men mythos, the show elevated my love for the character 10 fold.

I binged this whole season in 1 afternoon. I’ve been so excited to see your review

A wonderfully thoughtful review Dan, well done!

Before this show, on CapCom did the Xmen justice at showing off their powers on screen in motion.

97 was so 🔥

I absolutely loved X-Men '97 and it made me crave more X-Men so I'm gonna go re-watch Evolutions and Wolverine and the X-Men cause I really enjoy both of those as well!

@Kris_AB

20 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed much of Wolverine & The X-Men as well (what a tease that it got cancelled JUST as you could see they were about to tackle AoA in a second season), but I skipped Evolution when it came out. Is Evolution available legally anywhere?

@SammyRebbo

20 күн бұрын

@@Kris_AB Both of them are on Disney+. I dunno if it's region locked but if it is you can just use a VPN to watch it.

11:57 Magneto spitting facts.

Batman The Animated Series was objectively the most mature and well-made animated show from the '90's, but X-Men was the nearest second.

I agree with you especially with how their powers are showcased even better now. My favorite is Jean Grey’s upgrade. She uses her powers with better ease and no X-gasms lol. Her fainting left and right on the 90s version always made me throw my hands up😂

Great video Dan! Loved this season of X-men 97. So good and so much fun to watch.

I hope this leads to a big Marvel animated universe. I would like that lol.

Great breakdown, with only one VERY important missed point. The Jubilee focused first-half of episode 4 (Motendo) wasn't just a 'disposable' episode that was a throwback to the original show's 'adventures.' Jubilee originally existed as the viewer's surrogate - and in this episode she realizes that she has to grow up and face a harsh serious world as an adult. This show was quite literally the creators telling the audience (mostly now adults who watched this show as kids) that they too would need to 'grow up' and face the harsh reality that would welcome us in Episode 5 and beyond.

@PlaylistWatching1234

24 күн бұрын

It also featured the hand-off from the old jubilee voice actress to the new one.

Dan Murrell has the best take on the best animated show revival ever designed

Great editing on this one

I’m glad you made a video about this. I was really curious about your thoughts on the show.

This was a great review Dan!

THANK YOU for sharing the same LOVE I HAVE FOR THIS SHOW!!!!!!

Great review, Dan. Thanks.

This was a great review 🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥

100% agree with your review Dan. I absolutely loved this series, I was worried when it was first announced but it is one of the best marvel projects to date. Glad it has 2 more series ahead of it

Wow! X-men 97 is amazing! I wasn’t sure what to expect but they delivered. I loved and can’t wait for more

The show was IMMACULATE!! Cannot wait for next season

This was a great review! Made me want to rewatch the series again ASAP!

Only thing I disagree is on Nightcrawler…he’s a central character for the entire run of Xmen Evolution

Hey Dan, I’m completely on board with your new approach to conclude your reviews with a spoiler segment. I’m at a point where I’m decidedly getting more entertainment value from great movie reviews than the movies themselves. And that spoiler section you’ve been adding of late is the cherry on top - it’s like a great third act 👍👍

Yes!!! I've been waiting for this review.

The 'brightest jewel of them all,' I couldn't agree more! Great review.

Great video once again Dan, this show eas beyond amazing, i cant wait for season 2 and beyond. And come on we need spiderman 98 now.