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It’s a doubleshot of reviews today with the series premiere of X-Men ’97 and the latest episode of The Bad Batch.
1:15 – X-Men ’97 Premiere
You can find the full review here. But this went the extra mile to feel like it was still a 1990s creation. Though there were a few deviations in dialog and things that definitely would NOT be used on an animated broadcast network series.
Speaking of Jean…
What’s with the two Jean Greys anyway?
This may be tricky to explain concisely. The Dark Phoenix Saga was adapted in the original TV series. But there is history in the comics, namely Madelyne Pryor and the Inferno storyline, that can be adapted into this season. Assuming this isn’t some sort of new time-travel story since Bishop is involved.
12:05 – Bad Batch Season 3 Episode 8
The original written review can be found here.
This was the season’s weakest episode because it felt like a side quest you’d take in an RPG game that has little impact on the main story. That said, it was still enjoyable. Seeing another swamp planet that felt like “Space Louisiana”. So much so I could hear the classic Jerry Reed song “Amos Moses” playing in my head.
Who could Fennic be talking to in the last scene? There are other options, but one makes the most sense…