TV REVIEW: X-Men (Season 5)
An 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.
An 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.
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.
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.
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.
Nightcrawler delivers an incredible Rookie of the Year performance in Season 4. Plus, Magneto’s transformation continues, Apocalypse tries to destroy time, and the X-Men celebrate Christmas in the sewer.
Apocalypse’s deadly plan takes shape. Plus, Bishop defies the odds, Magneto takes a stand, and people get “blipped” out of existence.
Cable acts uncharacteristically foolish thanks to his obsession with Apocalypse. Plus, Beast muses about good, evil, and the fabric of existence, and everyone thinks Sabretooth is stupid.
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.
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.
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.