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Warning : Major spoilers forX - human race ' 97episode " commemorate It " ahead .

I’m not sure if you’ve been watching Marvel’sX-Men ‘97,but it’s beingheralded as a true nostalgic masterpiece, and a return to form for the MCU.

The writing on#XMen97is so on compass point . The author understand the characters , the audience & have me more dialed in than most picture show have in the preceding few years . Y’all even got me care Cyclops . THIS is how you evidence X - Men stories.pic.twitter.com/npdasWNawE

Since the show has a near-perfect score onRotten Tomatoes, many fans were confused when formerX-Men ‘97showrunner Beau DeMayovacatedhis job days before the premiere.

ecstasy - Men ‘ 97 Almighty Beau DeMayo has been fired from Marvel Studios . The show is determine to premier next week.pic.twitter.com/SwmxaVcP66

This week’s episode, titled “Remember It,” was a masterclass in storytelling, and reminded the world why the X-Men (sorryAvengers) are Marvel’s best superhero team.

“Remember It” is being called “Marvel’s Red Wedding” by fans, a stark (like what I did there?) comparison to one ofGame of Thrones’ most traumatizing episodes.

It ’s giving Red Weddinghttps://t.co/Cn4u7rFBcj

“Remember It” follows half the team as they head to Genosha, a mutant-populated island of safety and refuge. Genosha is being accepted into the UN, and Magneto is expected to become the leader of the nation.

Things don’t go according to plan (of course), and we see the island being attacked by a three-headed sentinel after Madelyne Pryor receives a warning from a future Cable.

A full circle moment, proving the writing is just next level.

Gambit saving the Morlocks is more than just an iconic minute , it ’s also a redemption one and the ultimate reference for , in comics , Gambit was the one responsible for giving Sinister ’s Marauders accession to the Morlocks burrow , causing the Mutant Massacre#XMen97#XSpoilerspic.twitter.com / DkBslA67fE

I’m not crying, you’re crying!

" Habe keine angst " or " have no fear " , A nice contact is that it ’s in German , as most multilingual folks will default on to their first speech communication under stress / weariness . A bang-up episode all around!https://t.co / Kg6HKXaqC2

Did Beau really put himself in this episode? ‘Cause I swear that’s him!

Ca n’t even fathom what Beau DeMayo must have done to get fired because this man ’s writing is 🤌🏽He could have taken over the MCU.pic.twitter.com/I2itXQ9THA

Me after finishing this episode:

XMen97creator Beau DeMayo says Episode 5 was just “ our warm - up” . “Episode 8 - 10 is my big one ;) ” pic.twitter.com/yjbf7OIrk6

PEAK fiction.

XMen97Episode 5Logan reject Jean 💔 Jean finds out about Scott & Maddy ’s astral ' affair’Genocide in GenoshaRogue going rough on Magneto"I ca n’t feel you , Sugar " - Rogue to Gambit"I’m sorry mom … " - Cable to JeanIt ’s a damn rollercoaster 💔 pic.twitter.com/hKtzCZP9Wepic.twitter.com/c1tV5KY3mV

I ’m from Orlando . I had friends die there . Pulse was definitely on my mind when write this .

Beau also touched on the strife in Jean and Scott’s relationship. “Don’t forget, Jean, who now faces the memory disassociation and identity crisis that many survivors of sexual assault face,” he explained, “Sinister’s ‘your mind, your body, you have no choice’ was deliberate. His violation of, not saying when they’re switched, has turned her mind against itself.”

Do n’t forget , Jean , who now faces the memory board dissociation and identity crisis that many survivor of intimate assault face . Sinister ’s “ your nous , your torso , you have no choice ” was deliberate . His violation of , not tell when they ’re switched , has turn her mind against itself

Beau continued to answer fans on X, giving more insight into his thought process for “Remember It.”

Yeah , I want to take them to a bit of a unlike place that is still emotionally in crease with the comic strip but leans into how defection and trauma impede intimacy

Happy to have made you glad . This was made for the fan

Nope

Animated X-Men characters in action poses, including Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Beast

give thanks you . I was very rosy to lead an awe-inspiring team of insanely talented partner in crime to make literal this vision . Be trusted to spread that thanks around .

We all have sadly

😈

Animated X-Men characters, with Magneto at the forefront, and others like Rogue, Cyclops, and Beast in the background

Same . Everyone ’s invited but grownup will get a superimposed narrative

Thank ya

Beau DeMayo replying to the#XMen97tweetspic.twitter.com / A6ZlAdSVeg

Screenshot from "X-Men '97"

X-Men ‘97is probably the best thing from the MCU sinceSpider-Man: No Way HomeorBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.So why did Beau vacate his position as showrunner right before it premiered? Nobody is entirely sure, and Brad Winderbaum’s (the head of streaming, television, and animation at Marvel Studios)responsedidn’t really clarify things.

X-Men ‘97is now streaming on Disney+.

Closeup of Beau DeMayo

Screenshot from "X-Men '97"

Animated characters from X-Men, with Magneto in the foreground and teammates behind him

I’m not sure if you’ve been watching Marvel’sX-Men ‘97,but it’s beingheralded as a true nostalgic masterpiece, and a return to form for the MCU.#

Since the show has a near-perfect score onRotten Tomatoes, many fans were confused when formerX-Men ‘97showrunner Beau DeMayovacatedhis job days before the premiere.#

This week’s episode, titled “Remember It,” was a masterclass in storytelling, and reminded the world why the X-Men (sorryAvengers) are Marvel’s best superhero team.#

“Remember It” is being called “Marvel’s Red Wedding” by fans, a stark (like what I did there?) comparison to one ofGame of Thrones’ most traumatizing episodes.#

“Remember It” follows half the team as they head to Genosha, a mutant-populated island of safety and refuge. Genosha is being accepted into the UN, and Magneto is expected to become the leader of the nation.#

Things don’t go according to plan (of course), and we see the island being attacked by a three-headed sentinel after Madelyne Pryor receives a warning from a future Cable.#

A full circle moment, proving the writing is just next level.#

I’m not crying, you’re crying!#

Did Beau really put himself in this episode? ‘Cause I swear that’s him!#

Me after finishing this episode:#

XMen97creator Beau DeMayo says Episode 5 was just “ our warm - up” . “Episode 8 - 10 is my big one ;) ” pic.twitter.com/yjbf7OIrk6#

PEAK fiction.#

After fans rushed to share their reactions, former showrunner Beau took to X to break down why they decided to create such a gut-wrenching episode.#

Beau continued to answer fans on X, giving more insight into his thought process for “Remember It.”#

X-Men ‘97is now streaming on Disney+.#