X-Men '97 Spoiler-Free Reaction | Phase Zero
Does X-Men '97 do its original animated series justice?
X-Men '97 screened its first three episodes ahead of the two-episode premiere coming to Disney+ on March 20, with reactions hitting social media and the Phase Zero podcast on Wednesday night. Phase Zero's Jamie Jirak and Aaron Perine attended the Hollywood premiere of upcoming Marvel Animation title, heading straight back to share their thoughts on the live episode. Early reactions are generally praising the continuation of the X-Men series and the Phase Zero crew is no excepton.
"I'm really surprised. I'm really shocked. I made it known, I don't really trust my nostalgia for things," Perine said. "It really is better. They take advantage of this thing's ability to be on Disney+...It's better than it has any right to be. It's better than it has any right to be. I'm really, really shook. I was laughing about [the end of the year Phase Zero MCU rankings], possibly, off of three episodes. If it continues at the clip it is, everything is in danger." Perine went on to conclude, "If you really love X-Men: The Animated Series, you are in for a real freakin' treat. If you love the X-Men of any era of the comics, you are in for a real freakin' treat. It is really an accomplishment."
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