In this episode of Challenge Accepted, Frank and Thomas dive into the highly anticipated finale of X-Men 97. They share their immediate reactions, discuss key character arcs and plot twists, and analyze the emotional moments that made the episode memorable. The hosts also highlight various cameos, speculate on future storylines, and provide their final thoughts and ratings for the season. Tune in for a comprehensive breakdown of the X-Men 97 finale and join the conversation on what made this series a standout. Episode Highlights 00:00 - Introduction Introduction by Frank and Thomas. Excitement about discussing the finale of X-Men 97. 00:12 - Immediate Reactions Thomas gives the episode a 10/10, comparing it to a flawless Olympic performance. Frank highlights minor nitpicks like Jubilee breathing in space. 00:52 - Character Arcs and Plot Twists Discussion on Cyclops' surprising decision to embrace Professor X’s strategy. Thomas shares his love for the subversion of expectations in the storyline. 02:00 - Episode Breakdown Recap of key scenes and character cameos, including Iron Man, Captain America, Daredevil, and Doctor Strange. Sinister's fate and rapid aging. Cyclops’ memorable moment with Wolverine. 04:24 - Phoenix Force and Battle Highlights Debate on whether the Phoenix Force was a cheat. Discussion on the climactic battle scenes at the beach and on Asteroid M. Nightcrawler and Jubilee’s team-up praised for its creativity. 06:30 - Emotional Moments Frank and Thomas discuss the touching diner scene between Cyclops, Jean, and Nathan. Morph's heartfelt moment with Wolverine. 08:00 - Magneto and Professor X Relationship Analysis of the deep bond and philosophical differences between Magneto and Professor X. The emotional rescue scene and the bar conversation flashback. 10:16 - Cameos and Easter Eggs Breakdown of various cameos, including Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, and Psylocke. Discussion on the significance of the mid-credits scene with Apocalypse. 12:00 - Season Predictions and Future Storylines Speculation on possible storylines for Season 2, including potential appearances by Rachel Summers and Nathan Summers. Hopes for extended story arcs like Age of Apocalypse and Onslaught. 13:45 - Final Thoughts and Ratings Frank rates the season 9/10 for its storytelling and character development. Thomas gives it a perfect 10/10 for its emotional impact and nostalgic value. 15:00 - Community Engagement Shout-out to the vibrant community discussions on social media. Encouragement for listeners to share their thoughts and favorite moments from the series. 15:30 - Closing Remarks Announcement of upcoming episodes on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and new shows in June. Call to action for listeners to follow on social media and leave reviews. Key Quotes "The puns are serious today guys. We have the finale to X-Men 97 today. Immediate reactions on this. What do you think?" - Frank "Flawless. This is a ten out of ten for me." - Thomas "Cyclops’ decision to embrace Professor X’s strategy subverted all our expectations." - Frank "Seeing Rogue bust out Gambit lines was beautifully done." - Thomas Social Media and Contact Follow Us: Twitter Instagram Facebook Threads Email: [email protected] Support Us: Patreon Leave a Review Join the Discussion: Use #ChallengeAcceptedPodcast on social media to share your thoughts on this episode! SEO Tags X-Men 97, X-Men 97 Finale, X-Men 97 Review, X-Men Animated Series, Marvel Comics, Cyclops, Phoenix Force, Magneto, Professor X, Marvel Easter Eggs, Marvel Cameos, Challenge Accepted Podcast, TV Show Review Podcast, Superhero TV Shows, 90s Cartoons, Comic Book Adaptations