'X-Men '97' Episode 5 Takeaway: Trouble in paradise as Logan and Jean's steamy kiss fuels love triangle speculation
Contains spoilers for 'X-Men '97'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'X-Men '97' Episode 5 titled 'Remember It' debuted on Wednesday, April 10, on Disney+ sparking controversy.
Following 'X-Men '97' Episode 4's events, the X-Men integrate into society as they attend a United Nations Gala in Genosha. There, Magneto, Rogue, and Gambit encounter Nightcrawler from 'X-Men: The Animated Series'.
Meanwhile, at the X Mansion, Scott discusses his relationship with Jean in an interview, while the latter struggles to recover her lost memories. Logan aka Wolverine arrives to comfort Jean, leading to an unexpected kiss. This development raises questions about the future of Scott and Jean's relationship.
Why did they kiss each other? What could this mean for Scott and Jean? Let's find out.
Why did Logan aka Wolverine and Jean kiss?
While Jean tries to remember her past, Logan stumbles upon her while avoiding an interview. She confides in him, recalling memories mostly involving Scott.
Jean explains that Scott needs time to process his son Nathan's situation and Madelyne Pryor's exit. As they converse, Jean recalls a moment when she possesses the Phoenix Force and wants to leave Earth, but Scott's presence grounds her.
In an emotional moment, Logan urges Jean to leave the past behind to avoid its haunting grip. Offering comfort and attention, he contrasts himself with Scott, who hasn't been attentive since Jean's return.
Despite Jean's sarcastic remark about Logan's immortality, he assures her of his unwavering affection, referring to her as "red," alluding to her red hair. In a surprising turn, Jean kisses Logan passionately, signaling a shift in their relationship dynamic
How will Jean and Logan's kiss affect her relationship with Scott?
In various movies, TV shows, and comics, Jean, Scott, and Logan have been entangled in a love triangle, crucial to the X-Men Franchise.
In 'X-Men '97', Scott and Jean seem to be on a break due to complicated events like Scott having a child with Jean's clone and Jean struggling to regain her memories. This leads to Jean and Logan's temporary fling, with Logan possibly being a rebound.
This scenario echoes past occurrences in comics and movies like 'X-Men: The Last Stand', where Jean's indecision complicates her romantic choices. Sometimes, she ends up torn between both men. However, there might be a twist in 'X-Men '97' if Scott discovers Jean's affair with Logan.
This revelation could lead to two outcomes: a confrontation between Scott and Logan, fueled by Logan's longstanding jealousy, or Scott stepping back and allowing Jean and Logan to pursue a relationship. While the latter seems far-fetched, it would introduce a fresh narrative angle.
Until then, the only way to find out what happens is to watch the entirety of 'X-Men '97' Episode 5.
5 episodes of 'X-Men '97' are now streaming on Disney+