X-Men '97' Season 2 Wins Praise Ahead of July 1 Return as 4 Reviewed Episodes Deepen Apocalypse Arc
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Updated · tvline.com · Jun 13
X-Men '97' Season 2 Wins Praise Ahead of July 1 Return as 4 Reviewed Episodes Deepen Apocalypse Arc
3 articles · Updated · tvline.com · Jun 13
Summary
Four previewed episodes of “X-Men ’97” Season 2 earned strong praise from TVLine, which called the Disney+ revival’s next chapter emotional, action-packed and on par with Season 1.
July 1 marks the season’s return, with the story unfolding across three connected timelines and centering on a deeper, more humanized exploration of Apocalypse’s origins and motives.
New mutant additions include Siryn, Wolfsbane, Havok and Polaris, while Archangel gets a larger role and returning characters drive major emotional beats, especially Jean, Scott and Magneto.
TVLine said the dense, fast-moving season leaves little hand-holding for viewers, recommending a Season 1 rewatch or recap before diving into the 10-episode run.