TV REVIEW: X-Men (Season 5)
Tim MatassaAn old friendship helps the series stick the landing. Plus, the classic intro gets knocked off, the final multi-part arc is a dud, and Magneto makes everything better.
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TV REVIEW: X-Men (5.10) – Graduation Day
The series finale is here, and the fate of the world hinges on… Magneto! Plus, the Shi’ar’s advanced tech comes to the rescue again, Professor X says goodbye, and Duluth, Minnesota, is a hotbed of mutant resistance.
TV REVIEW: X-Men (5.8) – Hidden Agendas
A shady military operative turns a small Kentucky town against a 16-year-old mutant hero. Plus, Beast and the Professor are celebrities, and Rogue needs a vacation from Gambit.
TV REVIEW: X-Men (5.6) – Jubilee’s Fairytale Theatre
Jubilee gets left behind—AGAIN—so she can handle babysitting detail. Plus, Magnus the Malevolent, Logan the right-hand troll, and are these caves we’ve never mentioned next to the monorail we never mentioned?
TV REVIEW: X-Men (5.2) – The Phalanx Covenant – Part II
The Phalanx aim to “cleanse” the universe in favor of perfect sameness. Plus, an old adversary returns in a much different form, the rebels travel from Muir Island to the Arctic Circle to find allies, and Cyclops almost blows it.
TV REVIEW: X-Men (4.21) – Beyond Good and Evil – Part 4
Apocalypse’s deadly plan takes shape. Plus, Bishop defies the odds, Magneto takes a stand, and people get “blipped” out of existence.
TV REVIEW: X-Men (4.19) – Beyond Good and Evil – Part 2
Apocalypse’s plan begins to crystallize, which bodes poorly for Professor X. Plus, sparks fly between Archangel and Psylocke, the Shi’ar are attacked, and Magneto enters the fray—for a steep price.
TV REVIEW: X-Men (4.18) – Beyond Good & Evil – Part 1
Apocalypse questions his existence—and is more dangerous than ever. Plus, Bishop is caught out of time, Mister Sinister crashes a wedding, and Cable loses his favorite toy.
TV REVIEW: X-Men (4.17) – Have Yourself a Morlock Little X-Mas
It’s Christmas Eve at the X-Mansion, and Wolverine is feeling salty. Plus, Jubilee revels in holiday spirit, a Morlock child is dying, and Gambit doesn’t cook TV dinners.
TV REVIEW: X-Men (4.16) – Weapon X, Lies, and Video Tape
Delusions and nightmares force Wolverine to revisit his past. Plus, Sabretooth taunts, an old flame lives, and Beast tags along—and saves the day.