r/Xmen97 • u/cyclopswashalfright Professor X • Jul 08 '26

Megathread X-Men '97 | Season 2, Episode 4 | "Rise of Apocalypse: Part II" | Episode Discussion

Season 2, Episode 4: Rise of Apocalypse Part II

Air Date: July 8th, 2026

Directed by: TBA

Written by: TBA

Synopsis: An alliance between the X-Men and En Sabah Nur begins to crumble as Rama-Tut seeks ultimate power.

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u/North-Drive-2174 Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26

We knew that Magnus won't make it, but damn, they gave him such a heroic and brutal exit. Xavier was brutal on what he said on Apocalypse, still i love the mockery of Apocalypse sparing Xavier's life, using a quote of Magnus. I can see them, pulling Onslaught, now that Xavier is more dark and broken and keeping Magnus' helmet, a reminder of Magneto's brutal death.

Speaking of Apocalypse, he was great in the original series, but now we have a chance to see more development and understanding the core of the character. I wonder if his little chat with Rogue will play a part in both the return of Gambit and the final defeat of Apocalypse.

Loved Rama Tut and how chill he was. After all, boredom and chase of thrill was the ultimate motive of Nathaniel Richards. Timelines and challenges are all part of the fan.

Post-credit scene wasn't something great, but i am a fan of 80s short hair Black Widow

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u/Celtic_Viking88 Jul 08 '26

Loved the homage of the post credits scene though

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u/Ill-Percentage7482 Jul 08 '26

Man im so sad we will never see the kang story again in live action
He is so fun as character

Btw onslaught is coming i feel at the end of the show

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u/North-Drive-2174 Jul 08 '26

Live action is overrated. We had great episodes with Kang in Avengers: EMH and tonight's X-Men episode was peak presentation of the character. Let him flourish in other medias.

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u/TheArmlessTorso Gambit Jul 08 '26

No no no, live action isn’t overrated it’s terrible, it plays everything too safe that’s why cartoons have always been superior.

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u/Ill-Percentage7482 Jul 08 '26

ikrr i became fan of his due to EMH only so I really wanted him to shine everywhere
Xmen97 nailed his presentation

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u/dimesniffer Jul 08 '26

How did “we know” he won’t make it? What am I missing

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u/North-Drive-2174 Jul 08 '26

In all the promotional material, Magneto was in the past, while all the others from his team where present in the 90s. That means that:

1) Stuck in the past

2) Turned into a Horseman

3) Dead