For anyone watching the highly acclaimed animated series X-Men ‘97, viewers know that episode 5 has proven to be one of the show’s most daring and emotionally devastating episodes, even more so than some of the original X-Men: The Animated Series’s most shocking storylines. Before getting into the spoiler-filled plot points that showcase the show’s depth and high-stakes action that the show waded into, it is crucial to remember the world that X-Men ‘97 inhabits, with the new Marvel and Disney+ show taking viewers into the aftermath of the original series.