X-MEN 97 Episode 4 BREAKDOWN - Ending Explained + Every Marvel EASTER EGG You Missed! (2024)

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You forgot to point out a small but noticeable detail. When Forge told Storm to get inside the machine she looked a bit panicked and nervous. Then right before she stepped in she gave out a huge breath before inhaling, when she stepped inside she began to nearly hyperventilate before the scene cut. It briefly yet subtly showed us her claustrophobia.

It really heartwarming to see jubilee shine in this episode, and showcase her powers as well given how she was shelved ,and in the xmen movie so happy to see her getting the recognition she deserves.

I just want to say I appreciate that instead of rushing your content out to be the first to recap, you took the time to really cover everything in the episode. Well done!

You completely forgot to mention how we see a different Jean in the opening. Until last week we saw Jean with her hair down. When the real Jean came, not only did she put her hair into a ponytail, but the Jean the intro now has her hair in a ponytail.... I was actually expecting this to happen in the intro and it totally did.

I felt that Abcissa's speech (VA: Alyson Court) was a reminder/message to us older fans.

Who @ 5:38 thought there WiFi messed up

the artwork on the game cartridge in the Motendo in Jubilee's room is actually a mash-up of the art from the Sega Genesis X-Men game and X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse for the Super Nintendo

X-Men 97 should have been 18 episodes instead of only 10

I miss that X- men game i used to play on the sega genesis it bring back alot memories, and nostalgia see the throwback this episode was so prefect.

They should’ve waited until this episode to have Storm change her hair to the mohawk. It would’ve made more sense.

I loved how they gave us amped up Jubilee

Was hoping to hear magneto say his infamous catch phrase from the video game. “Welcome to die!!!!”

You can see the adversary in its owl form watching her from the shadows when she eats Forge’s chilli

Maybe the whole "Don't ask" about Dazzler being busy was a low key Easter egg to her rumored appearance in Deadpool 3

“Mojo finally doesn’t blink”
*immediately cuts to a scene of him blinking* 11:16

The studio that did TMNT Shredder's Revenge need to do the same for X-men and this time give us more characters.

Forge going right for the " i love you" after how long exactly ? Classic schmosby.

Even though the system looks like Sega, I thought the cartridge looks a lot more like SNES’s X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse.

Doug tell Ryan he accidentally said Jean on the wanted poster next to quicksilver but it’s Wanda 🥹❤🫶🏽

I loved it when Storm slapped Forge. Like, don't tell me you love me after knowing me for two days!

It was 1000% clear that the demon has the same voice actress as Storm. Like, I thought that was the part of the plot. I haven't read those comics so I just presumed that it was some kind of Storm's dark side she needs to prevail.

Jubilee is such an energiser bunny.

This was another great episode! I loved seeing the beginning of the "LifeDeath" story for Strom, and I can't wait for part 2 of this mini-arc! I can already tell this emotional character exploration of Storm is going to be one of my favorite mini arcs in the entire X-Men animated series franchise by the time part 2 completes the story. The "Motendo" stuff was also super fun and creative! Revisiting some of the greatest highlights from this iteration of the X-Men in 16-Bit from like an old X-Men arcade game spotlighting their greatest moments was super cool and fun! I also loved having a Jubilee episode because she's one of my personal favorite members of the X-Men! Having it be her birthday was also a really nice way to explore how far she's come since episode 1 of the original series! I'm also really starting to warm up to Roberto. It's been nice to see the world of the X-Men through his eyes as a newcomer to this family. 👀🎆 Overall, X-Men 97 continues to be my favorite thing Marvel has made on Disney Plus! 8/10 episode this week! 🙌🏽🌟✨️

Also in opening credits Jean Grey goes back to having her hair tied back like in the original. Up til now in this X-men series she has been shown in the opening credits with her hair down as her clone wore it

I have a feeling they wont go the comic book route with the Adversary cause that would be too much, Im expecting a similar approach to what they did with the Goblin Queen, its gonna be adapted but on a much smaller and contained scale to fit the show

I think you might have missed when Jubilee and Abscissa made their final attack move is a reference to Naruto doing the rasen shuriken with his clone. 14:16

The Owl is in the rafters in one shot during dinner, but then missing/gone in the next. Very sneaky

Did you notice the sound effects were from the X-Men arcade game?

Jubilee finally showing her Omega Level powers

5:39 couldn’t agree more

Dazzler in Dark Phoenix not in X-men Apocalypse

Ryan really gets cooking at about 10:45 🔥🔥

I had immediately guessed they would use the original Jubilee voice. It just made way too much sense here. That said Jubilee's new voice actor is actually really good also. I'm glad the original got to feature in some way though.

"GET OUT OF MY HOME, YOU DAMN DEMON!" 😂😂😂

That was crazy to get an Xmen the last stand quote in there with " you of all people knows how fast the weather can change.

It’s not Jean (on the picture) but it’s the scarlet witch.

Did anybody notice that in the intro, Jean's hair switched back to the classic ponytail since the original Jean is back?

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Nandos pitch for a Mojo centric Deadpool 3 was so damn good. Definitely worth a watch

This episode was wild. From the homages to the Genesis, SNES and the OG Arcade X-men games, the crazy 16-bit video game-inspired soundtrack, and one of the most deranged versions of Mojo ever. Plus so many easter eggs from the intro to the show itself. So many easter eggs, I loved it. The only thing missing was "Welcome to Die!" from Magneto. On top of that we got the start of Lifedeath, which includes the Adversary and leads into the somewhat forgotten "Fall of the Mutants" storyline where everyone would believe the X-men were dead. I've also heard Marvel has already green-lit a third season. X-Men 97 continues to be one of the best things Marvel has produced in years.

So, X-Men Arcade is getting a re-release?

We need that exact X-Men beat em up game ASAP

Thanks for the breakdown ❤

Love all of your content. Keep it up. After I watch many episodes of different things I come here for the Easter eggs. Love this channel.

7:40 Struck me as the joke of Batman always saying "My Parent's Are DEAD!!" moment 😂

Wow, I’m amazed twice with Xmen 97, once while watching it and second watching your (deep cut) breakdowns! Amazing!!!

You missed something I noticed that was delightful! Motendo Magneto follows the same pattern in this as he does in the Genesis game. He flies and throws junk at you, and he’s invincible when he’s flying. As soon as he lands, he’s vulnerable for a moment as his electro-shield comes down. This the pattern referenced by Jubilee, and the junk he throws around looks the same too!

Also X men did sort of have secondary segment or multiple storyline. This concept was ventured in the savage land saga as episodes that season featured scenes of xavier and magneto brought the savage land and find themselves on the run from Mr. sinister's mutates.

Man, all I know is that this season has had absolutely BANGING art, especially in all the reality-manipulation scenes. The haunted mansion, Jean/Madelyne meeting of the minds, this Adversary stuff…there’s been a handful of “holy sh*t” moments.

Another great episode, I'm hyped for next week's episode.

What dod you think of the episode?

This episode just gave you complete nostalgia and i love it.

Thought it odd they didn’t make more of Storm’s Claustrophobia when in Forge’s machine. But they did have her take a deep breath before going in

Morph is quickly becoming known as the "out of pocket friend" in the group.

That was Shadow king

The Adversary is real. Rewatch Forges eyes when Storm points out the owl. He looks away in shame.

thank you for being fast :D

The “spiral” on Forge’s board also could’ve been a reference to Spiral, Mojo’s associate, also seen in this episode.

Dazzler was also one if the characters in the 1992 X-men arcade game.

Bless his heart. He doesn't know what A Different World is.

Dial-up 56k modem baby!!! they only to jack into the internet back in 97....we've come a long way, baby.

Wait, was that a Power Rangers sheet in Jubilee's room lol

Thanks for showing all the marc silvestri x-men art. Man. Biweekly releases. Those were the days. Old bald and arthritic me is smiling. Thanks screencrush.

Love NORTHSTAAARRR reference i hope we get him eventually.

That Sega Genesis game had a really awesome Mojo World level with a unique win requirement that took me way too long as a kid to figure out.

Loved this episode, the Xmen 97 is simply perfect. What an amazing animation and continuing the best animation of the 90's. 10 out of 10 !!

I am gonna admit the 2nd story in the show was Amazing ❤😊

WOW dude, your work is impressive, also massive findings per your easter eggs looking at that pic of forge and adler and more, wow.

I love the X-Men Night Hawks!

THANKS for this, Doug and Ryan!!!! Clarification: the posters were in the back of Wolverine *and Kate Pryde.*

14:20 also to advance in the Sega Game in the Mojoworld level, you had to physically reboot the Console with the Reset (white) button to win the level

We didn't even acknowledge the throw away line about "Magneto was right"
Wow that's really deep and meta. The implications are vast

The Bastion connection is SO key!!!

A couple of Easter eggs you don't mention:
- Thunderbird shows up on the Genosha scene.
- The hand that grabs Jubilee and Sunspot looks a lot like final-boss Apocalypse's hand in X-Men vs Street Fighter
- The Motendo is more like a mix between a Genesis and a SNES (look at the controller ports)
- The extra life "X" simbol reminded me on the extra HP you get from Wasp and Quicksilver on Data East's Captain America and the Avengers. They also found it after breaking furniture, that makes it hilarious.
The Bastion picture I thought it was actual Black Tom, a villian that "protected" Moira in Muir island and we see way back along Juggernaut in the original series (I think?).
thank you for your videos! great work!

I'm 12 mins in, but I think the Dazzler call back is because of her place in the arcade game. She was a character that most of us kids hadn't ever seen before but she always seemed like a stand in for Jubilee who we all knew. It was something that many of us would talk about as kids, "OH the Jubilee one!" Since she mostly shot energy projectiles out during the game.
It was a great callback.

Ryan's hair is on point this episode

When Storm and Forge talk in the cabin, sometimes behind Storm you can see the 2 glowing eyes of an owl

This was such a fun , keep your eyes on it or you will miss it tyoe of episode. Love how they gave her shine and then switched to storm and forge for a total energy but to something so important

5:53 it is gambit who is now in the place of magneto from that comic

‏‪5:55‬‏ that is not Jean, thats the Scarlet Witch

This was the best episode so far.

When Magneto appeared in the video game, I really hoped he was going to say “I am Magneto, master of magnet!” I also was waiting for him to call Jubilee an “X-chicken” like in the arcade game.

Something I've noticed is that Black Panther exists in this universe and Forge is the second man to confess love to Storm. I'm just wondering if we'll ever see T'Challa in this series since the original showrunner promised cameos.

¥o this recap makes me want to read the comics all over again! that was some amazing writing from the Chris Claremont days

I get Roberto not using his powers around NYC, but the instant he knows he's not there the fact that he's so hesitant to use them even to save his own life is annoying and completely illogical.

Sorry if it's been pointed out but the modem sound at 9:30 also is heard when starting the X-men Genesis game

I remember so much of the comic book art.

A lot of these are a stretch to say they are an intentional reference to anything. The spiral drawing on Forge's wall is just some random technobabble artwork. If anything, it's a radial graph and that's all.

If no one else mentioned it, at 19:03 you can see the owl watching them at dinner then it’s gone the next scene. Was pointed out by another TH-camr and had to go back. Missed it first time

At 5:54, is that not Wanda Maximoff between Quicksilver and Wolverine on the Days of Future Past wanted poster?

Did I miss a joke about Forge's Daisy Dukes? Are we just skipping low hanging fruit now?

It was my least favorite episode so far but it was still good. Best marvel TV show so far

8:50 did Ryan say Geonosian Mutants? 😂

MISSED EASTER EGG when Forge says “I’m not building you a faster horse” it’s a nod to Henry Ford from when he built the model T. He said if he asked his customers what they were looking for in a car they would’ve told him they wanted a faster horse. It’s also part of the reason how the Mustang got its name.

10:33 You forgot to mention the appearance of John Proudstar, a.k.a. Thunderbird, at that moment. We briefly see him pushing a wheelbarrow shortly on that wide shot of Jubilee and Roberto on the bridge.

When storm mentions the owl always comes in from the East, it seems like it could be like a glitch in the matrix, like the dejavu cat.

Australian Outback X-Men are my are my definitive X-Men.

XTINCION AGENDA IS MY FAVOURITE SAGA FROM THE TIME I USED TO READ COMICS, 90'S

Love it

Jubilee saying “Magneto was right “ was funny and it was the deep cut easter egg they put for videos like this lol