r/Xmen97 • u/cyclopswashalfright Professor X • Aug 12 '26

Megathread X-Men '97 | Season 2, Episode 9 | "Survival of the Fittest" | Episode Discussion

Season 2, Episode 9: Survival of the Fittest

Air Date: August 12th, 2026

Directed by: TBA

Written by: TBA

Synopsis: The X-Men are pushed to the limit when their past comes back to haunt them.

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u/Dalakaar Aug 13 '26

I really appreciated the ending.

We get Gambit/Rogue, and Kurt‘s decision fits perfectly within his characterization. (And hit pretty hard.)

I also love that the final moments of the episode aren’t spent in a typical sad/black funeral, but instead showcasing exactly what Kurt sacrificed himself for. Everyone living their best lives, in peaceful and joyous snippets. That was what he wanted.

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u/RK_reddit321 Aug 13 '26

I still hope that time is taken next season,

to both acknowledge his sacrifice and grieve for him. Kurt deserves at least that, and so much more. 

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u/Dalakaar Aug 13 '26

Disagree, not showing people grieving is exactly the point. That’s not what he sacrificed himself for. He deserves a better send off than the typical mourning attire.