'X-Men '97' Episode 3 Takeaway: Goblin Queen wreaks havoc under the influence of Mister Sinister

'X-Men '97' brings viewers 10 episodes, offering an adventure that centers on the X-Men's experiences after the loss of their leader, Professor X
A screengrab from Episode 3 of 'X-Men '97' (@Disney+)
A screengrab from Episode 3 of 'X-Men '97' (@Disney+)

Contains major spoilers for 'X-Men '97' on Disney+

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'X-Men '97' released its third episode on Disney+ on Wednesday, March 27, sparking excitement among fans.

'X-Men '97' consists of 10 thrilling episodes, delivering a dynamic animated adventure that focuses on the X-Men's journey following the tragic loss of their leader, Professor Xavier.

In Episode 3, viewers discover that Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale), who has been with the X-Men all along, is the clone created by Mister Sinister (Chris Britton).

What plans does Mister Sinister have for the cloned Jean and her child? 

The Golbin Queen raises hell on the X-Men 

The Goblin Queen in a screengrab from episode 3 of 'X-Men' '97' (@Disney+)
A screengrab from episode 3 of 'X-Men' '97' (@Disney+)

Mister Sinister commands the cloned Jean Grey to take her child and return to him, but she refuses. In response, he asserts his dominance, claiming ownership of every cell in her body and asserting control over her mind.

Eventually, she succumbs to Mister Sinister's mind control and transforms into The Goblin Queen under his influence. Subsequently, she proceeds to morph the entire X-Men mansion into a depiction of hell, reminiscent of Dante's Inferno.

Here, each X-Men confronts their nightmares and fights against their inner demons.

The real Jean Grey drops in to rescue the X-Men 

Jean Grey uses her powers to save the X-Men from The Goblin Queen in episode 3 of 'X-Men '97' (@Disney+)
Jean Grey uses her powers to save the X-Men from The Goblin Queen in episode 3 of 'X-Men '97' (@Disney+)

While the X-Men battle demonic creatures and sinister demons from hell, a colossal skeleton-like monster emerges from underground, poised to eradicate the X-Men once and for all.

The real Jean Grey, despite her injuries and partial recovery, manages to suppress the assault unleashed by The Goblin Queen, showcasing her greater power and resilience compared to her clone.

As she expends her final reserves of energy to repel all the demons back underground and restore the mansion to its original state, she becomes exhausted and collapses into Scott's arms.

The Goblin Queen issues a warning to the X-Men that her powers are only beginning to emerge, and those who oppose her will meet a similar fate.

She then departs with her newborn son, Nathan, leaving a foreboding message for the X-Men.

What is Mister Sinister going to do with her and the child? You will have to watch the entire episode to find out.

The first 3 episodes of X-Men '97' are now streaming on Disney+

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