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'X-Men '97' Episode 7: Rogue's dark scene takes Internet by storm, fans gush over 'best superhero content'

Fans double down on their stance that 'X-Men '97' embodies superhero storytelling at its finest

Contains spoilers for 'X-Men '97'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'X-Men '97' Episode 7 titled, 'Bright Eyes' just premiered on Disney+ on Wednesday, April 24. Fans are showing lots of love for the show, enjoying it more with each new episode. The series airs weekly, and fans are eagerly anticipating each installment.

This episode features special appearances from Captain America and Quicksilver (Morph in disguise). As the plot unfolds, several hidden truths are revealed, leading to a dramatic and surprising conclusion. Viewers can expect plenty of unexpected cameos and shocking plot twists, such as the revelation that Magneto is still alive.

Fans have also been enjoying the new animated series for over a month now, partying in the mix of old memories and new drama, and as the season heads towards its climax, the drama only gets more intense.

'X-Men '97' receives massive praise for its consistent top-quality entertainment

Many fans flocked to X to double down on their stance with 'X-Men '97' being the greatest Marvel show of all time, with one saying, "X-Men 97 is the best Marvel content since Endgame," while another wrote, "X-Men ‘97 is legitimately some of the best superhero content ever made. I can’t believe this is possible in 2024."

One fan commented, "Enough time has passed to officially declare X-Men 97 the best of Marvel and the MCU." "Another Wednesday, another amazing X-Men ‘97 episode," wrote an excited fan.

Comparing 'X-Men '97' with 'X-Men: The Animated Series', a fan said, "X-Men ‘97 really ate up the original run with ease." One thrilled fan wrote, "Just watched the latest episode of X-Men 97 - this show is faultless!"

Rogue's bold scene in 'X-Men '97' leaves Internet gasping for breath

In Episode 7, there's a crucial scene where Rogue causes Bolivar Trask to fall from a skyscraper, resulting in his death. Fans argue that this moment embodies superhero storytelling at its finest, with one saying, "This scene has me SHOOK! Finally a Marvel show daring enough to show a hero driven so far to their breaking point that they aren’t delivering heroic speeches, nah son she DROPPED HIS A*S!"

Speaking about the dark moment in Episode 7 one fan commented, "Rogue going absolutely rogue here made my jaw (just like Bolivar Trask here) hit the floor... This ain't a kids show anymore, it grew up with its audience... X-Men 97 is hands down one of the best shows of the year," while another fan wrote, "I swear you can't process anything in x-men 97 cuz everything be going 1 to 100 so fast. where has this writing been the last 5 years?"

Most of the fans praised the writing in 'X-Men '97, with one saying, "The writing and acting in X-Men ‘97 is the best of anything created by the MCU. They’re giving us stakes, deep emotion, social commentary, haunting images, and they called Captain America a cop! Give me a million seasons." "I just saw X-Men 97 episode 7. The writers are continuing to kill it with these episodes. I'm looking forward to episode 8," wrote another fan.

'X-Men '97' trailer

7 episodes of 'X-Men '97' are exclusively streaming on Disney+