X-Men ’97 will go down as one of the biggest surprise hits of modern times. As an older gentleman who watched the original X-Men Animated Series when it first aired back in the 90s, the show is the sweetest love letter to us original fans, but accessible enough for the newer generations. Episode 5 showed that Marvel isn’t pulling punches with this show, and whoever is behind the overall arcs of this season, you can tell they’re a super fan of the content, allowing them to weave in multiple comic plotlines and still make it feel effortless. Bravo Marvel. Let’s build off of this success and put out more great streamin shows.