X-Men '97 Season 2: Wolverine Gets His Claws Back - Episode 5 Review - The Critics Collective

X-Men 97 just took a brutal detour into the dark history of Weapon X. We are breaking down why this Wolverine and Morph standalone episode is a visceral look at Logan’s past and what it means for the future of the series. 🧬 The Critics Collective returns to dissect Season 2 Episode 5, Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs. While some viewers might find this episode a bit of a departure from the main Genosha plot, we argue it is a necessary character study that brings the violence to a whole new level. We tackle the controversial decision to return Wolverine’s adamantium so early and whether the urgency of the mission felt earned. ⚔️ This discussion covers the deep-cut comic references to Uncanny X-Men 234 and the emotional weight of Morph’s shapeshifting abilities. We dive into the reunion of Team X, featuring Sabretooth, Lady Deathstrike, and Maverick. Manny and Brandon debate the pacing of the season and why the showrunners are choosing to bench Wolverine in favor of other leaders like Cyclops. 🛡️ We also speculate on the fate of Magneto and how Rogue will handle the massive losses she has suffered. With theories about Apocalypse turning Gambit or Omega Red into Horsemen, there is plenty to unpack before the final stretch of the season. If you are looking for a deep dive into the lore and the looming threat of the Brood, this is the breakdown for you. 📺 Creator: Beau DeMayo Director: Chase Conley & Emmett Yonemura Writers: JB Ballard; Bailey Moore; Antony Sellitti; Brian Ford Sullivan; Mariah Wilson; and original series head writer Beau DeMayo Stars: Cal Dodd; Ross Marquand; Ray Chase; George Buza; Matthew Waterson; Chris Potter; Adetokumboh M'Cormack Release Date: July 1, 2026 Rated: TV-14 Number Of Episodes: 5 Run Time: 30 mins per Distributed By: Marvel Animation / Disney+ This is a direct continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series (1992–1997). The show is primarily adapted from the legendary run of Marvel Comics from the 1980s and 1990s Chapters 🎬 0:00 Intro and Initial Thoughts 3:45 Wolverine and Morph Dynamic 7:20 Weapon X Easter Eggs and References 11:15 The Adamantium Debate 15:00 Increased Violence and Gore 18:30 Team X Reunion and Sabretooth 22:50 Omega Red and Comic History 27:10 Four Horsemen Theories 31:00 Magneto and Rogue Predictions 34:00 Final Verdict and Outro Tell us in the comments if you think Magneto was killed or simply teleported. Make sure to subscribe for our weekly X-Men 97 reviews and deep dives. 🔔 #xmen97 #wolverine #marvel #apocalypse #morph #marvelanimation #xmen97season2 #weaponx #omegared #sabertooth #marvelcomics #xmen #4horsemen Want to build a creator setup like ours? I use Keychron. Hit the link to support the channel. https://www.keychron.com/?ref=TheDadP... 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? StreamYard makes it easy! https://streamyard.com/?fpr=thecritic... The Critics Collective... Iris, Ron "The Dad Panther", Mayte, Brandon V. Fletcher, Lolo, Big J, Cory Marcus, Keenan 2 Much, The Not So Super Fan & Legacy Lingo #thecriticscollective #CriticsCollective #moviereview #moviereviews #filmcriticisms #jointhecollective #letterboxd Subscribe | Thumbs up | Enable ALL push notifications 🔔 Grab your drinks, snacks and popcorn and follow ... Iris /   / iris_criticscollective   Mayte /   / mayt0sis   Brandon /   / branflake30   Cory / ⁨  / corymarcusfilms   ⁩ Keenan 2 Much   / keenan2much   The Not So Super Fan /   / manno_bluemarvel   The Dad Panther /   / thedadpanther   Legacy Lingo / ⁨  / legacy_lingo   1K+ Episodes Available on The Critics Collective    • GOAT (2026): The Animated Sports Film You ...      • Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin I - Blue-Ey...      • Scream 7 (2026): The Worst Writing In The ...      • Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026): Bla...      • Heated Rivalry (2025): Why This Is 2026’s ...      • 100 Meters (2025): Netflix's Must-Watch An...      • The RIP (2026): Why The Rip Left Critics D...   Outro Song: Elastic Vibe by Ziv Moran Creator Pro License Number 5g5C96 to Eddie Lingo Jr granted by Artlist Ltd. (hereinafter: "Artlist") artlist.io #CinematicTrends #FilmTVNews #PopCulture #StreamingServices #FilmHistory #FilmLovers #MovieBuffs #Cinephiles #MovieCommunity #ViewerQuestions #MovieNews #CinematicDiscussions #MediaCommentary #FilmRecommendations #Movies #FilmReviews #ClassicMovies #Nostalgia #FilmAnalysis #wrestling #wwe #aew #tna #TheCriticsCollective #CriticsCollective #thedadpanther #movielingo #uk #canada #southafrica #india #mexico