X-Men '97 season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a world grappling with the aftermath of mutant leader Charles Xavier's assassination, the X-Men face escalating tensions. When young mutant Roberto da Costa is captured by humans using advanced Sentinel technology, the X-Men's intervention sets off a chain of events leading them to confront former ally Henry Gyrich and the sinister Bolivar Trask in the Sahara. Amid battles that test their unity and resolve, Cyclops and Jean Grey contemplate leaving the team for a new beginning, only to have their world upended by Magneto's revelation that Xavier's will grants him everything Xavier built. The episode navigates themes of legacy, belonging, and the ongoing struggle for coexistence.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who assassinated Professor Charles Xavier?
Henry Gyrich.
What do Mullet and Denti plan to do with the mutants they capture?
Sell them for target practice.
Who demands Roberto's release from the bounty hunters?
Storm.
What technology are humans using against mutants?
Retrofitted Sentinel weaponry.
Who is Roberto da Costa?
A young mutant and heir to the Da Costa fortune.
What facility do the X-Men operate?
A school for mutants.
What major life decision are Cyclops and Jean Grey contemplating?
Leaving the team to raise their child.
Who did the X-Men confront in prison for information on Sentinel technology?
Henry Gyrich.
Where do the X-Men locate Bolivar Trask and engage in battle?
The Sahara Desert.
What does Jean Grey use to penetrate Gyrich's mind?
Cerebro.
What is Master Mold?
A factory capable of producing Sentinels.
What decision does Roberto da Costa make regarding his future?
He considers embracing his identity and potentially joining the X-Men.
Who reveals themselves to have been granted ownership of the school according to Xavier's last will?
Magneto.