X-Men97 1x5 Reaction | Remember It

[@Ravenpoe121]

The creators of this show really said "Y'all are adults now, time for trauma."

[@KingSaintClair]

They cant out trauma my trauma

[@Pepsolman]

Gambit sees your bet and raise it!

[@thrasherfoo]

@@KingSaintClair who tickled ur booty

[@o-wolf]

Then they fired him for it 💀

[@Ravenpoe121]

@@o-wolf yeah I don't know why they fired him, if it wasn't for something terrible then... Can we maybe get him back? Please?

[@dkfrito]

I love that Magneto's last words to Leech were in German. "Do not be afraid" was almost certainty something said to him as a child in the Holocaust, and Magneto went out trying to keep a promise to a scared child. That's really the core of his character.

[@Mercurial_Phantom]

The last thing hid dad said was "Do not show them that you are afraid" or something similar. Before his parents were gunned down in front of him

[@cedric13]

He also told Leech back in episode 2 that he wouldn't have to fear anything anymore.

[@vicjr74]

I can't feel you. 😭

[@Pit_Wizard]

I took German in college, even though my German really isn't good at all I understood that line perfectly. Oof...

[@solblackguy]

Leech is also German too

[@monkeyhook6856]

“Not many other nations allow a terrorist to be their leader.” “Yet so many allow their leaders to be terrorists.”🗣️🗣️🗣️🎤🎤🎤

[@sorabove]

MESSAGE!!!!!

[@rachelespiritu4215]

Everyone cried at this episode, but most reactors cut forward to after they're done. Only our Angela cuts forward to her still crying.

[@Matisaro]

Can we take a moment and realize the pure fucking artistry of having a holocaust survivor fight genocide with a fucking train. This whole episode was art.

[@VoidR]

I was going to bring that up. When I first watched the episode and he was having the flashbacks I immediately thought of the train cars, and then he freakin' throws some at the thing that came to kill them. Visual poetry.

[@byronabrahams871]

Amen!

[@Matisaro]

@@VoidR I honestly am a mid 40's adult and I lose it every time when he comforts leech in german. Gambit was my favorite so when this dropped I had to take a day or two to continue. I swear through the OG cartoon and the movies I was firmly in Team Professor X with a heaping helping of forgiveness for Magneto but a belief he was wrong. Absolutely not anymore.

[@CasualObserver68]

@@VoidR using a train... as a WHIP!

[@solblackguy]

Yo! I never even realized that reference!

[@sable-king2066]

Extra heartbreaking is the fact that Gambit died not knowing that Rogue chose him over Magneto.

[@Matisaro]

I made a downfall caption about that but it wont let me link a URL LOL

[@MrRiddler6]

That didn't hit me till now. Yah, Rogue chose him and never found out.

[@Seek1878]

@@MrRiddler6 Oh, he'll find out.

[@MrRiddler6]

@@Seek1878 can't wait for season 2

[@genghisgalahad8465]

I'm relatively late to the party about Rogue and Magneto and thought that was only An Age of Apocalypse thing!

[@reconsoldier135]

"Gambit see your bet, and RAISE IT!" My favorite line of the season

[@shootingreal5945]

God I love that line from Gambit.

[@assasainalexgaming]

@@reconsoldier135 same

[@thesentinel5543]

Gambit has Always been my favorite. When he raised it, he knew he was going all in. Also, this episode (and by extension X-Men '97) has been nominated for an Emmy.

[@loco_logic]

The actor's delivery was sooo good on that part! Everyone brought their A-game this episode.

[@Sephiroth144]

@@thesentinel5543 Really hope it win; damn well deserved it.

[@Heru3005]

Episode 5 was the point where this show went from "oh, this is way better then expected!" to "This is gonna win a truck load of awards"

[@Sephiroth144]

Or not; pick up pitchfork when you get the chance, just in case.

[@cubdumpster5422]

A lot of minorities that the xmen represent had their own Genosha massacre. Holocaust. Any genocide. Tulsa, OK. Even Pulse night club. And countless others that many lost in history. It's important. Magneto was right.

[@acwolf92]

"How often must the scoundrel prove himself a hero, before he believes it himself."

[@grubinthe1st549]

I started this show thinking, "Oh man, just a casual fun time!" Then this episode BROKE me

[@MarvelReader]

This episode was just nominated for an Emmy last week. Beau Demayo (head writer) said that this episode was the key point in his pitch to Marvel. It's the turning point in the series where we transition from nostalgic fun to real danger. The show just ramps up from here.

[@Meko5]

It was also an analogy to the 9/11, like the blissfullness of being a kid in the 90s to the harsh times that after that event.

[@blackyvertigo]

@@Meko5this event happened in the comics in a few different versions depending on when you read them, but it was always intended to depict the horrors of ethnic genocide.

[@AngelWolf12]

The death of Gambit is one of those trick cards writers can pull for instant tears. It's so unfair how lovable and fun that Cajun card shark is. In Episode 1 when you mentioned how much you loved Gambit, I flinched 'cause I remember it. Great work gal!

[@byronabrahams871]

Same.

[@StopReadingMyNameOrElse]

@@neptunusrex5195 Nah you are actually goofy for watching a reaction video to a show you've never seen before. Y'all need to get a grip and stop crying about SpOiLeRs when you yourself are the ones searching these things out. The internet doesn't bend to your will.

[@neptunusrex5195]

I wasn’t blaming anybody, I was just saying that it was unfortunate 😂

[@rygarzayt]

I instantly thought of the little monkey shouting “oh… oh nooo” when she said that on episode one. It never gets easier hearing rogue say those last words. Such powerful writing!

[@Sephiroth144]

@@rygarzayt And its when I decided to start rolling out the Happy Nation lyrics in the comments without context...

[@Saphthings]

The voice actress for Rogue said that for that final line, she channeled the moment she learned her niece had passed away, and the pain from that. So that's what the line is directed at in order to evoke that much emotion.

[@CrowTRobot]

Broke me when I learned that. I’ll admit that I was one of the people that thought Wolverine and Rogue’s VAs sounded “off” but I completely take it back. And her acting chops MADE this episode what it is. She shines a few more times later on too. Incredible job.

[@loco_logic]

​@@CrowTRobot Same here. I wasn't quite sold on the older actors' performances at first, but MY GOD, now i can't imagine anyone else in the roles. They absolutely understood the assignment!

[@Fairburne69]

@@CrowTRobot In my opinion the voice acting for Rogue is really good. I'm personally not a fan of the southern accent and some of the terminology rogue uses. But I know that many LOVE it and that's who this character is. But the end of this episode broke me as much as any TV show episode has done this year.

[@ieyke]

​@@Fairburne69 Lenore is Canadian. She was even a member of the Canadian Parliament until a couple years ago. And she's lived in Australia, Sweden, England, LA, and New York. lol Basically everywhere BUT the South. So yea, her Southern Accent is INSANELY good.

[@TaffyCinnamon]

Gambit sacrificing himself after a heartbreak was so gut wrenching. And that cool line he gave before he went out. Such a giga chad.

[@loftyguy11]

Before Cable said "I'm sorry mom," he said "No, not again!" Seems like maybe that wasn't the first time he'd time traveled to try and change that moment.

[@deighton13601]

28:00 literally everyone

[@michaelacker4493]

“I adore Gambit and I want better for him”. Oh no….

[@mando8469]

Someone give that poor woman a hug.......I knew this episode would be tough on you.

[@benitodee3274]

The adventure in the Alps is a callback to an episode where Rogue, Gambit, and Wolverine met Kurt at a monestary.

[@cje499]

Yep the good old S4 opener

[@cedric13]

And the old town folks with pitchforks and torches

[@auric180]

I never knew where they were when i watched that episode back then. Probably wouldn’t have noticed Kurt mentioning it here if I didn’t played the game Murder at the Alps. 🙇🏻‍♂️

[@blueroninstudios]

All the hugs for the Gambit fans.

[@Soladorn3117]

Gambit has been my favorite X-Man for over 30 years. Everyone's lovable cajun was finally given his due respect this episode, and then he was quickly taken from us... It's been months since this episode came out, and I still cry every time.

[@theycallmek3v]

This is arguably the best episode on television to air this year. It was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program and I believe it’ll win that award easily. This episode is everything you want in storytelling, animation and art. Even though it’s devastating, it’s still perfect.

[@ZackaryBiagi]

They better. But knowing award shows, they'll undoubtedly give it to blue eyed samurai

[@loftyguy11]

I was *SOBBING* at the end of this episode. Been a long time since a TV show did that to me. "Remember it."

[@elliotkingaby5312]

Gambit is and always will be my favourite mutant. This episode hits hard no matter how many times u see it.

[@drumancole]

Gambit has always been my favorite X-Men and one of my favorite characters of all time. When I watched this episode, I was in just as serious tears as you. Watching your heart break because of the loss of Gambit broke mine all over again. I really enjoyed your reaction.

[@jstalk1]

"Oh God Gambit what are you going to do?" Go out like an absolute boss. Remember it.

[@adamcarlson2192]

This is the drama and trauma episode. I can make myself cry just thinking about this one.

[@darkur13]

“This is like an animated soap opera” - That is one of the biggest strengths of the X-men line in general, specifically from the success of the Chris Claremont era, is all the soap opera vibes. The X-men have always been just as much a dysfunctional family as they are a super hero team.

[@patrickwaldeck6681]

On this episode of "Which of Angela's favorite, beloved characters dies today..."

[@rachelespiritu4215]

Good thing there's only... *checks notes*... five more weeks of pain!

[@shanecampbell7423]

Arguably the single greatest episode of animated television I've ever seen.

[@rockwellknuckles9425]

You’re reaction to this episode has made me subscribe. That was a genuine connection. Appreciated.

[@MrVCampbell]

Gambit was the bad boy. He played his role even when trying to rid his “swamp rat” image. His last party he dressed to nines and still made to feel like a swamp rat. But my dude went out a hero. The names Gambit REMEMBER IT!!!

[@rookie1178]

Remy running full tilt towards that gigantic death machine is my favourite scene. He had to know, and he did it anyway. RIP Remy LeBeau

[@julietharp2306]

@@rookie1178 He's the one that said "you go at it, you wind up dead" 😭

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

A perfectly written heroic death- his sacrifice had meaning and saved others while taking out an overwhelming enemy force. Pour one out for the Cajun. He earned it.

[@nygma619]

He also did it AFTER 1 of his lowest points. When he believed rogue rejected him. But despite all that he saved ALOT of people on that horrific day.

[@scottredding7357]

The sound in this episode is so good. Ace of Base. The operatic battle music. The rev of Gambit's motorcycle when he's about to knock Rogue out of the way. The lasers from the Sentinel hitting the ground in front of Gambit.

[@oggyloco84]

I'm one of the sickos that came here to see you cry. I knew this episode was gonna tear you apart lol. Still my favorite episode.

[@notoriouslybratty]

I had a crush on Gambit growing up and was obsessed with Gambit and Rogue. This episode crushed me.

[@IamEpic95]

"Okaayyy, how does one move on from a 30-year-old crush??" Lmao that cracked me up, and yeah Gambit's death came to a shock to all of us, I can't believe he's gone.

[@XeonAlpha]

“We shall not live our days wondering if we could have saved more…” I think this is a callback to “Schindler’s List” when he says “I could have gotten more…” Erik was a child of the Holocaust…. Damn those words hurt.

[@blackshard641]

That was my thought too. That was the line in Schindler's List when all of the emotion came pouring out and I just began to weep. Everything up to then was just stunned silence. But that moment is seared into my memory.

[@cje499]

Not gonna lie, never thought they'd ever adapt "E for Extinction" storyline

[@WyattoonsComics]

As soon as they started mentioning Genosha I was like oh… oh god please no… (but in a good way)

[@Smokey1419]

​@@WyattoonsComics Once i saw Uatu, within 3 seconds i went from Oh cool, the Watcher! To oh damn, The Watcher?

[@loneassassin1015]

⁠@@Smokey1419I went in with no spoilers and when I saw Uatu I realized they were doing E for Extinction.

[@WyattoonsComics]

@@Smokey1419that too! Don’t get me wrong I like seeing him as a full character in What If, but it’s nice to see him used as an omen like he is in the comics. When dude pops up in the background, you know things are about to go bad.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

And some Uncanny X-Men imagery in there! And what i thought was only a thing in Age of Apocalypse! and all those reveals, man, all distilled kinto this one episode! Cable, the Morlocks, the bubble n bones guy....

[@champcpr]

I’ve always been a Cyclops stan, but that damn Gambit went out like a MFing gangsta!!!✊🏾

[@EddieDexterStewart]

The episode that earned X-Men 97 an Emmy nomination. Good luck, my X-Men.

[@scottredding7357]

To me, my Emmy nomination.

[@solblackguy]

It's also the episode Beau DeMayo pitched to get the job

[@jbearclowater]

"I will not cry during this episode this time" And other lies I tell myself

[@Ebon_Sean]

The dialogue in this episode is 12/10

[@solblackguy]

This would've been a hell of the episode without the genocide. So much Emmy level drama

[@greentechgiraffe]

Last weeks video had me thinking, oh boy she’s not ready for episode 5… and watching you brought me back to my first watch.. its such a gut punch after seeing all the happiness! Glad you shared your emotions with us and the facts you know at the time! Keep being you!

[@hank1972]

"Oh Gambit what are you going to do?" He is going die a hero with a funny line protecting his girl. THAT'S WHAT HE DID!

[@R3troZone]

"I love Gambit so much." Oh sweety I have bad news

[@ShockArcl1te]

I was waiting for this one. It hits so hard on so many levels.

[@garrettwhite5943]

His name was Gambit. He was a hero. He was a Mutant. He was an X-Man. And we will remember it. So much pain. So much... Death.

[@zbennalley]

Gambit was always my favorite character, and they did him justice. I'm not scared to admit I cried for a solid hour at 2am in the morning when the episode dropped.

[@Cinemabu11]

What always gets me is how since Gambit is dead, Rogue can touch him and nothing will happen. This is easily a 10/10 episode, and it breaks me every time.

[@Colin1486]

Love the credit music for this episode. Hits hard

[@monkeyhook6856]

Kurt Wagner being a devout Catholic and a member of the council as the head of outreach to Genoshas varied groups of Faith is just Chefs kiss and so on brand for him

[@kennethmorgan8795]

honestly sad modern Nightcrawler lost the whole "Dad is a literal demon" backstory...

[@Melkac]

@@kennethmorgan8795 Nothing sad about that, it just proves that the townspeople were RIGHT to be scared of him, he was a literal demon. Thank god that was retconned.

[@blackyvertigo]

This had to be on screen. Like this. Those that only knew the x-men from the movies could never understand how badly Fox botched the depiction of this franchise and how Stan Lee used the team as a way to explore some of our worst social issues, especially racism. There is a good reason why this is the most watched series on Disney plus, even more watched than any of the Star Wars series.

[@ZacharyLoeser]

This episode immediately became an all time classic. 12/10.

[@rachelespiritu4215]

One thing about the X-Men universe, you have a lot of real characters, not just generic extras, but people with names and stories all their own. RIP Gambit, Magneto, Madelyne, Dazzler, Moira, Banshee, Sebastian Shaw, Callisto, Leech, Tommy, Ape, Marrow, Squid-Boy…

[@nolifealan9746]

Isn't shaw still alive ? I could have sworn he was mentioned being alive

[@dm_dude]

No, he was among the dead bodies. They probably did that so that Emma Frost can have her arc next season.

[@nolifealan9746]

@@dm_dude oh yeah true must have missed it dam I like shaw lol

[@Ghostlyking-tc3vu]

I hope death is cheap is at play for some of these characters

[@kingunda5013]

Simply the best animation episode I ever seen in my entire life.

[@Cybershroom]

The writing in this show is god tier, just 10/10. Why can't we have more stuff like this? Edit: I cried too.

[@Cjohnson725]

Seriously one of the best emotional episodes of any Televison show wow!

[@fredbFU]

Gambit is an omega level mutant is can charge and detonate anything. In the Comics Gambits power scared him and he had Mr. Sinister nerf his powers down to an alpha level…. But gambit is still OP

[@Gabrielnobre]

And he will return as a Apocalipse's Knights (death)...this limitation that Mr. Sinister put in him will vanish.

[@LucasxDucas]

An animated show has no business being this good. Big franchises, animated or live action, should leverage this season as a benchmark for future endeavors.

[@supreme84x]

What a great way to go out... "...Remember it."

[@thedoubletake8648]

It hurts every time. I watched it the night it came out, I rewatched it the next day, I’ve watched all the usual reactors watch it, and it still hurts every time.

[@Clarence_Oddbody]

@@thedoubletake8648 Same here.

[@jwfl84]

You made me ugly cry at work!! Lol good thing I work alone. Thanks for a great genuine reaction.❤

[@Trikeboy2]

The ending is based on the comic book story E is for Extinction. Over 16 million mutants died in just a few minutes.

[@SleepySlann]

That is an insane number. 😧 In comparison the holocaust caused 6 million deaths.

[@seanwilliams7655]

Regarding stronger mutants, one thing to consider is that most mutants aren't that strong. The vast majority have very low level powers. Something like just enhanced senses. Only a small number, maybe a few thousand, have combat capable powers, and only about a hundred are on the level of Magneto.

[@jbearclowater]

Today's episode of X-Men 97 is brought to you by the letter E! For Extinction.

[@DukeMachiavelli]

Its nice to see someone who appreciates drama in animation to such a degree. Bravo.

[@SGC51]

We all cried at this episode...I still tear up 😢

[@notoriouslybratty]

I now even cry more on rewatch

[@juneangel7221]

OK now I'm all in, I have to get back to this show, I started watching then I stopped thanks for this . X MEN IM COMING BACK!😮

[@Drewlp85]

I’ve never cried so much for an animation cartoon like i did with this episode

[@alejandroricardez4447]

This one hit hard I’ve seen this episode over 100 times and yet watching your review still got me to tear up . Such a gut punch of an episode

[@Hoodiejesse]

"reminded me of Wanda and vison" that's exactly what i thought u crying had me crying more i cant stop

[@LABdk]

❤ Such an amazing journey.

[@ticozayas6430]

Also just a heads up in case you didn't remember it (unintended pun)... in the original series Gambit had a couple catch phrases one of which was "The name is Gambit, remember it."

[@TheShardFenix]

Oh I've been waiting for this one. It's like the Red Wedding of X-Men

[@G3NX3SiS]

Gambit has been my favourite X-Man since i was a kid and the team being back on screen felt like old friends coming back so to lose one I was devasted and cried so hard after 😭 this.

[@spiderlantern82]

Fun update: this episode just got nominated for an Emmy.

[@ericbarnes1121]

Aw, girl... long time reader of the comics (since '75) Your reaction really hit home. But know this from an old head: X- men always find a way back...!

[@askani21]

Best episode of television of all times

[@jasonl8681]

all the well earned praise to the writers and voice actors for delivering such an episode that tore our collective hearts out. Especially Rogue's VA Lenore Zann, she brings so much anguish, pain and rage to the table this episode and it hurts every time.

[@Ricky07070909]

We all cried during that moment I'm sure. I can't even remember a show in the past that was to this level.

[@Paladinesunidos]

I love your reaction, pretty emotional 😢❤, like me.

[@GenghisDon1970]

Episode one, Master Mold "you underestimate us" Like all of us, you reveled in seeing the peak X-men trash the half junk sentinels, but unlike most of us, you vocalized several times how you were worried the sentinels were still dangerous Episode five shows just how terrifying & deadly the Sentinels actually are...

[@Fairburne69]

This episode was my favorite episode of TV this year hands down. It hit us all hard. My brother (56) and myself (51) were both in tears at the end of the episode.

[@MegaP12im3]

Hi Moldy mold here..lol Erick with a CK actually. What I love about your channel is that you actual not only recap your last episode but you give you thoughts as well and no need to apologize for you not getting yourself together very professional of you but emotions are emotions. I'm glad we are here with you a hug as definitely needed

[@MrSynn69]

One of the best episodes of television in recent times. A Rollercoaster ride of the highest order.

[@dmanorozco]

Gambit death hit me like Wash's death in Serenity. Just heart-wrenching. This series is so good.

[@Julini89]

I have been dreading this episode for you. I rarely get emotional at movies and series, but this episode completely broke me it was soulcrushing to say the least :D

[@marvolomethod]

Clicking on this , I knew it would wreck you , I just cried my ass off watching again and I knew that last line would just crush you hun ,,,,

[@indade]

when i was young my favorite character was Gambit and everyone trashed him. when did everyone become such big fans? where were y'all back in the 90s?

[@coreyschleder8418]

Oh, man. I was waiting for this, but knew it was going to be a rough one. Such amazing writing though.

[@M__C__M]

One of the best episodes of animated television that I’ve seen in the last two decades, and there has been some amazing animation from around the world in that time. Thank you for allowing me to relieve the the shock of this episode with you.

[@X21XXI]

The fact that the visuals for the genosha “attacks” was based on found footage of 9/11 and Orlando shoetings really invokes the claustrophobic sense of dread, panic and fear. It felt so hopeless yet the instinct to survive is on full alert with hope.

[@Hudson316]

Also Beau DeMayo used to party at the Pulse nightclub, and lost friends in the attack, so the grief and such everyone goes through over it is based on him and his friends reactions to that attack

[@cgulde1]

Stumbled onto your video and wow.... Thank you for making this and sharing your emotions! I teared up watching you watch it.

[@jordanshannon8830]

Gambit went out protecting the one he loved he went out the best way you could go

[@TheGundamsword]

This episode was absolutely incredible. It's easily the best Marvel content in decades, if not ever. It was emotionally charged, tragic, and beautiful.

[@ThatGuyChey]

Your Empathy runs so deep and i appreciate it so much!! 💜

[@flipxd]

thanks for such an honest reaction. I love these characters like childhood friends, it's comforting to know others feel the same.

[@sakisaotome6753]

Cable remembers Maddie because of the telepathic message she gave him before she sent him away. also cable is himself a telepath like him mother. so that helps. some have already said that he states not again as in he has tried to prevent that tragedy already. she was seemingly caught in the first blast that we see from the Wild Sentinel, which seems extremely lethal. if this is similar to the comic it manages to wipe out 16 MILLION people in minutes. and while there are some who could probably do something to help most are not trained to fight and are unable to rally from the surprise of the attack.