X-Men '97 Season 2 Episode 5 Shines a Light on Logan and Morph, But Rushes Major Lore
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IGN South Africa reviews X-Men '97 Season 2, Episode 5, praising its '80s action homages and Morph's character arc while criticizing its rushed handling of major comic lore like the Brood.
We are halfway through the second season of X-Men '97, and the writers room has finally delivered a dedicated Wolverine episode. As detailed in IGN South Africa's latest review by Jesse Schedeen, Episode 5, titled "Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs," brings Cal Dodd's Logan back into the spotlight as he deals with the fallout of his adamantium loss from Season 1. The episode plays out as a clear homage to classic 1980s action cinema like Predator and Aliens, bringing back heavy hitters like Sabretooth, Lady Deathstrike, and Maverick for a high stakes infiltration of a new Weapon X facility.
Beyond the retro action tropes, the episode carves out essential screen time for Morph. J.P. Karliak's character finally gets the narrative depth they deserve, exploring a complex dynamic with Logan that blurs the line between deep friendship and unrequited love. It is a standout emotional anchor for an installment that leans heavily into fan service and classic comic book callbacks.
However, the episode also highlights the series' most persistent flaw, which is its tendency to blaze through major source material at breakneck speed. The iconic alien threat the Brood is introduced here only to be sidelined as a quick plot device to force Logan back into a bonding tank, rather than serving as a massive threat worthy of the entire team. You can check out the full review over at IGN South Africa for a deeper breakdown of how this pacing impacts the broader season arc.
Tags: X-Men 97, Marvel, IGN, Animation, Television
Original article: IGN South Africa