😢 I was not prepared for this episode at all!! I heard someone say way back that Marvel don't do "DARK" well. I tell you what, THIS episode DID. 💔 *EDIT* The Marvel doesn't do "Dark" well comment was in reference to their live action and animated movies. I heard the comics are though.

"Sugar... I.... I can't feel you..." - Rogue that voice acting is heart wrenching.

"how often must the scoundrel prove himself a hero before he believe it himself." Professor Xavier

When she finally touched him and said "I can't feel you" MY HEART WAS SHREDDED TO PIECES 😭

The voice actor said her niece passed weeks before she did this episode and use that to channel that emotion at the end.😢

Gambit just showed the world why he's one of the best. He puts on an act but deep down he's a true Gentleman and selfless Hero.

It's ok girl. I'm a 46 Year old man....I cried too😢!!! It was heart wrenching!!!

Gambit and Rogue have been my favorites since the 90's. I am not okay.

CABLE is Cyclops and Madelyne's son that bishop brought to the future to be cured.

Magneto was such an amazing leader to the X-Men. He remained stoic and protected his X-Men no matter what. His best friend Charles would be proud.

This might be the best episode of TV ever, and I'm not exaggerating! The attention to detail is crazy. You can literally hear Gambit's staff hit the ground. That lines and fade out was cinematic.10/10

Be ready, the director said ep 5 was only the warm-up, 8-10 is the big one.

Honestly, Jean and Wolverine deserve each other, both for the streets.

Man I feel the worst for Gambit! The last things he saw of Rogue were her dancing w/ Magneto and her trying to die to avenge him but he loves her too much to let that happen and gave his life to save everyone. What a gent! But that last line from Rogue damn shattered my heart.

but yeah, the show is getting an Emmy for sure... the moment you started crying i started getting teary-eyed again, yeah you can't hold that back

This show is getting better and better. That ending caught me off guard. Very sad for Rouge, Gambit didn't even know she chose him in the end

"What leader do this?" Only Cyclops. Charles would have used his power to make sure questions about clones and destructive cosmic entities weren't brought up, that just stokes fears. Old Magneto would have killed her for the same questions. New Magneto would end the conversation with some quip that let everyone in the room know he's God and they're ants. Cyclops was right. Never forget.

Cyclops is the leader the X-Men need. Professor X is an idealist, Magneto is a Cynic, but Cyclops is a pragmatist. Which is why he will be a better leader than Charles ever could Scott sees the reality and the reality is mutants are not treated equally and the X-Men shouldn’t have stomach human hate and intolerance just to prove there worth, it’s unfair and kinda irrational.

These were ALL things that we got hinted at in the beginning TOO in Madelyn's vision!! Millions of graves, the song that plays during the attack, Cable's voice saying "I'm so sorry mom", Master Mold being the cause behind it all.

the episode events on Genosha massacre happened in the comics and I believe the death toll was like 15 million mutants killed. Don’t know if it will be the same in the show, but just imagine hearing about 15 million people in a night being wiped out.

This is basically the red wedding. Someone realized the music is weird during the celebration, then next thing you know. Massacre time.

Gambit had his “ I am Iron Man” moment.

The Watcher: this is pretty hardcore

Cyclops grief, his love triangle w/ Jean and her clone, Jean and wolverine, Rouge’s love triangle w/Magneto and Gambit. Losing both of the men that loved her. Gambit saving her and then sacrificing himself.. Amazing reaction Allona.

Even though I knew the Genosha storyline wasn't gonna end well based on the comic history, I didn't see this coming, and it was just as devastating. I, too, was a sobbing mess, especially after realizing Gambit didn't get to know Rogue had chosen him. If you rewatch episode one, that vision Madelyne had was of the attack, even right down to the haunting music. The way Cable said not again to Madelyne, means he's been trying to stop that attack from happening and / or save Madelyne too. We might get a redo, hopefully.

You saying “bloody balls” scared me!! 😂😂😂 Great reaction! Can’t wait for next week

Something to understand about Cyclops is he's one of the few mutants that physically cannot control his powers without the specially made visor/glasses. He's kind of an allegory for a disabled person, there's a reliance on a foreign object to faciliate his daily living. He's also an abandoned kid, his Dad just straight up noped out of his life- so he sort of makes up for that trauma by trying to be as in control as possible at all times. And I think he's a really important highlight on how men are expected to always be strong and not vulnerable and to shoulder all their pain silently. Now, does Jean have a right to feel upset? Absolutely. But she's also CHOOSING to not talk to Scott. It's a two way street. They're both wildly traumatized. They just lost Charles, who was a father figure to them, but especially to Scott. Who has now lost 2 fathers, Sinister did something truly horrific to Jean and in doing that sort of set in to motion what could be a sexual assault on both Scott AND Madelyne as neither of them consented to being together as neither knew the reality of the situation. THEN they have a child, who Sinister also harms, only to have to send him to the future where neither know he survives. And the craziest part is that up until now, Madelyne WAS Jean. Scott didn't just fall in love with some other person (looking at you Jean and Wolverine) he literally fell in love with his wife! Twice! That's how much he truly loves Jean Grey. And while I think Scott crossed a line by psychically talking with Maddie, she's also the mother of his child and should be able to talk with her and they should be allowed to grieve together. So while I understand Jean's perspective and 100% sympathize with her, I also understand Scott's and 100% sympathize with him. They've both lost a lot within their lifetime, but Logan was right. Jean Grey and Scott Summers is the rule. They are truly one of the most iconic comics couples for a reason. There's a great balance between their differing personalities with enough in common that makes them really work.

Gambit see yo bet... AND RAISE IT! Most heroic line ever.

Lady, those tears are warranted and true. No one expected to lose both Mags and Gambit in the same sitting and to then have Rogue hold Gambit tightly and weep that she can't feel him. I don't think any of us have seen or expected writing of this level for the X-Men. I tuned in thinking it'd be a nice does of nostalgia. How wrong I was. This production team is no holds barred and using every ounce of the comic material to a stellar level.

X-Men 97 DESERVES an Emmy AND a Golden Globe right now.

Your reaction was so sweet and genuine that I subscribed lol. That episode made me cry too 😭

I love how invested you are in the show. I was going through the exact same thing while watching it.

the best reaction video about this episode. She was genuine and emotional. I love how he resists crying, but I couldn't make it in the end.

“Bout every-damn-body whatchu mean?!” Line of the reactionsphere 😂

Nice reaction! Your upset sass was hilarious! “About every damned body, what you mean!”

1 million mutants died in Genosha. Check the comic book.

14:06 Cable is Madelyne Prior and Cyclops son Nathan Charles Summers who Bishop sent into the future from episode 3.

Wolverine is the best but you gotta respect Cyclops! Guy is a true leader!

The dress she's wearing is very similar to one she wears in the comics on her and Gambit's first date. And Cable is voiced by the guy who voiced Gambit in the original, Chris Potter.

This episode is worth seeing peoples reaction to. First time catching your channel.

For those who watched Marvel What If…that version of the watcher is in this episode. When I saw him I knew something bad was about to happen.

I'm so relieved I wasn't the only one who cried. 😂

You should feel more upset about Gambit more than Rouge. The man truly loved her, watched her feel in love with someone else, sneaked around with Magneto, showed that publicly not only to him but everyone on the dance floor, only for her to come to the realization that Gambit was right, then her sorry behind came back just for the poor fellas to sacrifice himself for her in the end

oh, they can do dark.. just not usually in animation... the reason why they did it is because X-Men 97 is for fans of the show original and those people are much older. Now they need some adult themes and boy did it delivered.... even the 9/11 easter egg ... when they were all watching TV at the end and beast says oh my.. that helpless feeling is how we all felt while watching everything go down on 9/11 on TV.. what's even crazier I caught that Easter egg because of how I felt but also they visually did it if you watch the smoke pile there are two of them on tv it's shaped like the twin towers. RIP I noticed that one on the re-watch ,, even breakdowns for the video didn't get it. but yeah, younger crowd that was just a very very small percentage of how we felt that day on 911 that helplessness.

this episode was great watch, it was like 20 minutes of soap opera then boom last 10 minutes Game of thrones type of show. so good! Gambit MVP!

Here in my country we say: "tadinha" to comfort a girl crying like this lady watching this show. But there's nothing to ashamed of, I cried myself too.

I couldn’t believe what I saw in this episode yesterday. I finally got to see the mutant nation of Genosha that they mentioned so much about. Everything about it was beautiful. All of them, regardless of their gender or backgrounds, are one because it was their genetic powers that made them feel rejected by their homes in the human world. To be in a place where everyone you see before your eyes are just like you, it’s a real blessing because they’re all victims of extreme prejudice and persecution that found a sanctuary where they could be free to just be themselves and no one will blindly hate you ever again. To see the statues of both the Professor and Magneto, it demonstrates how these two changed the world for their kind; one with the dream of coexistence while the other has the vision of freedom for them. When they were under attack, it reminded Erik of his younger years when the Nazis were rounding up the Jewish community and slaughtering them like cattle. We can’t even imagine to be in his shoes; one where he already lost one people and therefore, he’d be dammed to lose another. Besides Fassbender’s Magneto, this is the one time that I was worried for his well-being when he was cornered and shocked when he was killed along with the Morlocks. When Gambit was lost, I was totally devastated because I feel that I was just beginning to know him and see why he is such a fan favorite, but before that, he eliminated the Sentinel threat by going out with a bang, literally. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. Bonne nuit, Remy Lebeau. 👑♠♥♦♣💜

Actually Cable (Madelyn Pryor son) came from the future to warn them of the Godzilla 🐲 Sentinels coming from his timeline. Those machines are much more advanced at killing mutants in the future. As you can see , Cable was too late to warn everyone. Those Sentinels are from the future.

The X-Men can really have some of the most emotional and heartbreaking stories in comic books.

Gambit is the real hero Gambit is kyle Reese From Terminators 👍

I keep watching these skipping to Gambit and crying with you guys, but you got me laughing and crying at the same time lol

This was a great episode. It was a very insane, intense, and dark episode. The writers are killing it with these episodes. It is nice to see Nightcrawler again as well his bond with adoptive Rogue and Gambit. Talk about so many emotions. Gambit wants a relationship with Rogue but can't because of Rogue powers to not be able to touch. Cyclops dealing with giving up his son. The media is all in the X-Men business. Jean is not trusting her memories. Because she can't tell if it actually her or Madelyne Pryor. But wow, she actually kissed Wolverine. And man, her being pissed off a Scott for having a psychic connection with Madelyne Pryor. Rogue is caught in a love triangle with Gambit and Magneto. I'm happy that the show gave us a backstory into Rogue pasted relationship with Magneto before joining the X-Men. We get to see Cable as an adult. The Sentinel attacking the mutants of Genosha was insane with so many mutants getting killed. It seems that were the images Madelyne Pryor had seen when she used her powers to get into Henry Gyrich mind for information in episode 1. Man Magneto and Gambit sacrificed themselves to save the mutants as well. When Rogue was holding Gambit and she said sugar... I can't feel you line my thoughts was oh f*ck that line hurts bad. RIP Gambit Great job to the voice actress of Rogue Lenore Zann did a fantastic job with that line. This may be the best episode so far. I can't wait for episode 6 next Wednesday. But anyway I hope you have a wonderful day. Stay safe, take care and stay amazing Allona.

Cable came in and said “not again” so that lets me know he has been trying to stop this from happening on more than one occasion. So basically this entire episode will be rewritten when Cable gets whatever is going wrong with his time traveling fixed.

As a man I did near cry at the awesomeness of this animation. Amazing I liked the part Where Scott said "I love you both" But, Jean Grey was too selfish to not let him have them both

Girl I was crying with you. 😢

1:15 Hi everyone! Just your friendly info dump here in case you truly wish to know details. “Girl with all the arms” I’m assuming we are referring to Spiral. I haven’t rewatched so I’m only assuming. But Spiral does have a lot of arms and is an assistant to MoJo, so to speak. The furry thing wrapping Storm in their arms is “The Adversary” Enjoy having your world crushed with this episode. Byyyyye

I haven't heard Ace of Bases since the 90s....brought me back

"How did it get there?" You are asking the right questions.

"What's that's girl's name. Shit!" Classic! 🙂

I was in the train during rush hour...I did NOT EXPECT THIS AT ALLLLL. I teared the fck up

Probably the best episode thus farr. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥🔥

Omg girl I know. Hits you right in the feels. I was balling. Both those men that love Rogue died, just went out like badasses!!! Cable better be able to come back just a bit earlier to prevent this. I'm just saying!!!

Absolutely outstanding reaction.

She is a true X-FAN! Greetings from Brazil!

I lost it when Magneto told Leech to not be afraid.

In regards to Scott, I think you're seeing that he's obviously a flawed man in his personal life. However in the field, he is the greatest tactician the Xmen ever had. Jean is flawed as well, both characters have been trained since they were teenagers to fight against a world that hates them. Now they're sort of rebelling against that ideal since they don't have their mentor around. In the comics Xavier wasn't exactly a good person either, there's a bunch of morally reprehensible stuff that he's done as well. Just saying everyone has character flaws.

Awww don't cry "Chère" ....Gambit is going to be alright....They haven't display Gambit's true powers yet....Gambit can self-heal and disable touch-based abilities...like Rogue. So, Rogue is just going to find out that she could touch Gambit.

At the very beginning of the festival when the fireworks are going off you can briefly see the Watcher.

I don't understand why people could be mad at Scott after everything he been through. Is he supposed to be a rock to be a leader? Chill out haha And man Magneto brake my heart everytime... The guy is always living in fear after the Holocaust and this was everything all over again. "Never again".

To answer your question, Cyclops is the leader because he was the main guy during the original Jack Kirby comics.

Cable is her son Nathan and killings was a story Marvel did back in the 90's called Mutant extinction...

I have never seen such beautiful eyes in my life. They fascinated me.

I did not want to write this haha, but I will anyway, thanks for your reaction first I had fun watching you, and as you said in other comments we Cyclops fans are really passionate about the character, so here I go, something really interesting that Claremont did when he gave more importance to Storm in the comics is that he gave us a really complex and nuanced character among those things was putting Storm in the leadership position instead of Cyclops ( this was in the 80s talk about inclusion and they have done this since then) which in turn lead to Cyclops and Madelyne Pryor to leave the X Men and raise their son Nathan, eventually he came back to take the position back again and they competed for the leadership of the team which was interesting for the comic, what I am trying to say is I love both characters they are really interesting, in the case of Cyclops if you understand his mutation, he cannot control it he depends on his visor to be able to live his life, so Charles gave him the leadership position because what he saw was an introverted kid from an orphanage who was that way because he was afraid of his mutation, and taught him acceptance of his condition by teaching him about control through his leader skills (as an introverted kid myself I identified a lot with him), Storm is always in control of herself and she can be motherly and sweet but very objective as well so she is a great leader when she holds that position, but when the mutants are in danger to the brink of extinction (like in this episode), in the comics who has demonstrate that he would go any length to defend his people is Cyclops, he has challenged the entire world to protect mutants even the Avengers and the Fantastic Four if necessary, something even Storm has said she could not go that far when certain moral issues present themselves, If you don´t like Cyke, is fine not everyone likes the same, but at least try to understand that he is a really powerful, complex, and a nuanced character just as Storm is, and what is coming for her next week , Geez I can´t wait to see it this series is sooooo good!

Yeah this episode did a number on the feelings here like damn. But there was a reason why we saw the Watcher in the night sky let alone Cable showing up so I figure he's gonna play a big role in this chaos of an episode later on but this was a great but sad episode too. Genuine reaction as always Allona I'm actually not surprised that you cried. Can't wait to see your next reaction to this awesome series

The best episode I've ever seen!

I just subbed, such a fun review! Great job can’t wait to watch more of your videos.

I watched this episode late last night. I saw your recap and reactions today and it had me laughing. Near the end of the episode when things went sideways, I was right there with you. Mind blown and heart broken. Something I really like about Magneto's character development is that Beau DeMayo gave him eloquent and poignant vernacular (just like in the Comics). If you haven't read God Loves Man Kills (X-Men Graphic Novel) check it out!

Yea, it hurt..

Not a fan of cyclops ? Lol he turning into the new magneto…Scott really a cool character if they go with him being the antihero/villain hope they go that route

I'm gonna need Cable to get on this right away because I can't see my girl Rogue like this 😭💔 RIP Magneto and Gambit 😭💔

Congratulations you just earned a new subscriber. The really sad thing is Leeches power is to negate other mutant powers so when he was hugging Magneto he was also draining his powers while he was trying to save the morlocks an Gambit and Rogue.

I cried again watching your reaction 💔

A big event always seems to happen when you notice the Watcher in the sky. 20.42. Truly a sad day for the X-Men😢

This episode completely broke me. It was so well done, but the abrupt twist and absolute emotional damage was devastating.

This was some of the best writing in a marvel series in a while

Comics says this event took out MILLIONS. An by way things was kookin, woulda been more but GAMBIT killed it !......... REMEMBER IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I literally was you watching it the first time . And then I cried again watching your reaction. I feel you lol

Ugh!! Gambit died before he knew Rouge chose him….🥺🥺🥺😭

I cried sugar two times, watching the first time this episode and wanting you. thanks for this video, it represents a lot of people.

Yeah that was heart breaking and rogue never got to tell gambit she chooses him

Beast had to cross his legs because he didn't want Trish catching an eyeful of the third leg lol

16.5 million thats how many

Dont worry!! Cable will fix things : )

Loved your reaction

Cable is the baby Bishop took to the future in Ep3

Gambit and rogue actually get married also, end up having a son and daughter who inherited rogue powers in the comics

Don’t worry homie .. I cried too

Damn good episode, anime is now much better than major motion pictures!!

Cable is the who the son Scott and Jean gave up, grew up to be.

The writers did everything to pull at the heart strings, but at Remy LeBeau got his flowers in an epic way